Dr Aylin Orbaşlı

Qualifications

BArch, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (1989)

DPhil in Architecture, Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, University of York.  Thesis: "Historic Towns: Tourism, Conservation and Development  with particular reference to Turkish Towns" (1994)

Current and past appointments

Independent Consultant (1998 - )

Reader (part time), Department of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University (2008 - ); Senior lecturer (2000-08)

Visiting Lecturer in Heritage Management, MA World Heritage Studies, Brandenburg Technical University, Cottbus, Germany (1999-2006)

Project coordinator, The Conservation Practice Architects, London, England (1995-1998)

Research Fellow, Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, University of York, England (1991-1995)

Site Architect, German Archaeological Institute, Restoration of the Temple of Trajan, Pergamon, Turkey (Summers 1989 - 1993)

Membership

Expert Member ▫ ICOMOS International Training and International Cultural Tourism Committees

Committee Member ▫ ICOMOS-UK Executive, Cultural Tourism Committee and Education & Training Committee (chair 2000-07)

International Committee Member ▫ Advanced International Programme for Heritage Quality (Italy)

Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)

Member of the Tourism Society

Trustee ▫ International Monuments Fund

Languages

Fluent in English, Turkish and German.

Associates

Through an established network of specialist consultants we can bring together a team to respond to the particular requirements of an assignment. 

Areas of expertise include : Interpretation Planning and Design ▫ Archaeology ▫ Business Planning for the Cultural Sector ▫ Historic Landscapes ▫ Audience Development ▫ Community Participation ▫ Historic Structures ▫ Tourism Marketing