Alara
Salih.

I am a final-year architecture student with a strong interest in adaptive reuse, contextual design, and architecture that works thoughtfully with what already exists. My projects are often shaped through narrative, site conditions, and the social character of a place, with a focus on creating spaces that feel both purposeful and emotionally grounded.

Alongside conceptual design, I have a particular strength in visual communication and design development; using drawings, diagrams, and atmospheric representation as tools to test, communicate, and refine ideas. I enjoy balancing creative exploration with technical understanding, and I am especially interested in how architecture can respond sensitively to heritage, materiality, and contemporary patterns of living.

Growing up around construction and property through family experience has given me an early understanding of the built environment beyond the studio, while my academic journey has strengthened my ambition to contribute meaningfully to the profession. I approach design with curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn quickly in unfamiliar situations.

Recently selected as one of three students from my year to present work at a RIBA East networking event, I am now seeking a Part 1 opportunity within a collaborative, design-conscious practice where I can continue developing both creatively and technically.