Name: Ibrahim ZIVRALI
Course: MA Architecture & Adaptive Reuse

I earned my Civil Engineering degree at Kırıkkale University, Turkey, followed by a master's in Structural Engineering. For 18 years, I worked on the restoration and conservation of historic buildings, applying engineering expertise to sustainable heritage preservation.

Now, I am pursuing a second master's in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse at the Manchester School of Architecture. This allows me to merge my structural strengthening and restoration experience with adaptive reuse strategies, exploring efficient building transformations.

My interests include material reuse, structural adaptation, and the sustainable repurposing of historic buildings. By integrating engineering and architectural perspectives, I develop a comprehensive approach to adaptive reuse.

I chose this group for its potential to enhance the urban and social dimensions of historic building reuse. I continue to explore adaptive reuse's role in cultural and social sustainability.

Meet Lucy – our emotional support superstar! 🐾💖

Lucy may not have a title, but she’s the real MVP of our group! As an emotional support dog, she’s always there with a wagging tail and a warm heart to brighten everyone’s day. Whether it’s a stressful meeting or a tough day, Lucy knows how to make us smile. 😊

Here’s a little glimpse of her in action, bringing comfort and joy wherever she goes. 📸