Raha Ashrafi was featured in an interview with Prof. Dr. Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu and doctoral candidate Farivash Ghanadi from Akdeniz University, discussing the firm’s design approach through the lenses of space, identity, materials, and conservation.

Raha Ashrafi elaborates on how projects begin with a deep reading of place — not only as a physical context, but as an intertwining of geography, memory, culture, and human experience — and how this understanding affects spatial identity and design strategy. This approach emphasizes a dynamic dialogue between form, technique, and materials, as well as the creative potential found in working within constraints and using local resources innovatively. The interview also reflects on the balance between traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology in architectural production, and the role of design in fostering stronger cultural identity and community engagement.