Overview
Aysenur Kilic is a PhD student at the Welsh School of Architecture (WSA), Cardiff University and an architect. Her primary research interests include architectural design for persons with vision impairment, as well as architectural well-being and environmental and behavioural research.
Previously, she completed her Master of Architecture (MArch) with first-class honours from Bursa Uludag University and a bachelor's degree in architecture with a success-based full scholarship from Istanbul Kultur University.
Research
Research Interests:
- Architectural Design for Persons with Vision Impairment
- Architectural Well-being and Psychology
- Environmental and Behaviour Research
Publication:
Kilic, A., 2024. ‘’Rethinking Wayfinding Strategies for Older Vision Impaired People to Enhance Accessible Outdoor Public Realms’’. Presented at 28th International Conference Association People – Environment Studies, Barcelona, Spain.
Kilic, A., 2023. "A Questioning The Architectural Interior Design Parameters Aiming to Support The Visual Perceptions of Vision Impaired People in Terms of Each Type of Visual Disability" poster presented at 'Research in Crisis' AHRA Student Symposium 2023, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Kilic A., Sahin B. E., 2019. The Assesment of the Physical Quality of Environment in Kindergarten Design for Visually Impaired Children, Online Journal of Art and Design, 7(1):148-170 - DAAI Index (Design and Applied Arts)
Thesis
Co-Creating Age-Friendly Public Realm for Vision-Impaired People: Learning from Their Wayfinding Experiences in The Cardiff City Centre
Supervisors
Sam Clark
Reader, Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Jennifer Acton
Senior Lecturer & Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Juliet Davis
Head of the Welsh School of Architecture