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Elif Karakaya

Architecture Lead, Mukherji Architects Milano

Elif Ecmel Karakaya co-leads the architecture team alongside Shaunak Mukherji and Jui Halvadia across hospitality, residential and commercial projects. Her work spans projects ranging from large-scale masterplans to detailed architectural and interior planning, overseeing project development from concept design through coordination and project delivery while responding to local regulations, international brand standards and client requirements.

She extends the studio's philosophy of architecture as a system, applying strict geometric discipline to create strong architectural form, with close attention to visual detail and aesthetic sensitivity.

She uses AI throughout the design process to accelerate research, analyse regulations, explore design options and improve project coordination.

Her background in architecture brings an international design perspective. She holds a master's degree in Architecture from Politecnico di Milano.