Think like an architect.
Build like one.
Mentorship, workshops and real strategies for architecture students. In English, Arabic and Turkish.
4,000+community members across our platforms
3languages, one studio culture
60+sessions and resources shared
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Who we are
Built by architects, for future architects.
We bridge what school teaches and what the field actually demands.
ASAAS means foundation.
That is what we build: your thinking, your skills, your confidence. A community of mentorship, workshops and honest guidance that keeps growing.
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Who we help
We help architecture students who feel this:
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You entered architecture school without knowing what it really demands.
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You fight the software instead of designing with it.
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Studio culture overwhelms you. The passion is still there.
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You want honest feedback without fear of being judged.
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You believe in your potential. You need the right structure and mentorship.
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You keep saying: I wish someone had prepared me for this.
If that sounds like you, ASAAS was built for you.
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How we help
Layer by layer
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Mentorship
Honest guidance shaped around your actual struggles.
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Workshops
Hands-on sessions on design skills and software.
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Design thinking
Design logic, visual communication and studio confidence.
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Portfolio and critique
Reviews that prepare you for juries and job applications.
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Community
A safe space to ask, learn and grow.
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Tools and methods
Clear frameworks to think, design and present.
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ArchiPacks
Pick your track
Three ArchiPacks this season. Take a full pack for the biggest discount, or pick only the sessions you need.
Base ArchiPack
Technical Drawing 2D AutoCAD Workshop
3D Modeling 101 (Rhino / Revit)
Choose Rhino or Revit, depending on what you need.
Understanding the Architectural Poster Seminar
The full Base pack
All four sessions together, from 05 Aug to 24 Sep 2026. The discounted price applies when you take the whole pack.
Concept ArchiPack
Concept Making & Urban Intervention
From site reading to a concept you can defend: analysis, idea generation and clear design moves.
3D Modeling (Rhino / Revit)
Build confident digital models: tools, workflow and the habits that keep your files clean.
Architectural Diagram & Visualization Workshop
Make your ideas legible: diagrams and visuals that explain the project at a glance.
The full Concept pack
All three workshops together. Only need one or two? Write to us. The discount changes, but you still save.
Graduation ArchiPack
Graduate Toolkit Program
Practical Understanding of Restoration & Adaptive Reuse Program
Rendering with D5 + Post Production Program
Adaptive Reuse Seminar
An introduction to adaptive reuse thinking. Free when you take the full pack.
Academic & Professional Life After Graduation Seminar
What comes after the diploma: academic paths and professional life after graduation. Free when you take the full pack.
The full Graduation pack
All three programs plus both seminars, live on Zoom and recorded. The discounted price applies when you take the whole pack.
Flagship event
Beyond Architecture
Our in person event in Istanbul, where architecture meets creative careers: talks, juries and guests from cinema, design and more.
Reserve your seat
Seats are limited so every student gets real attention.
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Team
The people behind ASAAS
A small team of architects and creatives who remember exactly what first year felt like.
Rotaj Jamal
Founder
Architect and Mentor
@rotaj.arch
Zainab Shalabne
Co-founder
Architect
@archi.zai
Jawan Khalaila
Co-founder
Architect
@jawan__architectureButhayna Altillawi
Project Manager
Architect
@buthayna_altillawiSara Shalabne
Social Media Manager
Content and community
@wonder.w.sara
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Feedback
What students say
What we hear after sessions, critiques and workshops:
I finally understood how to move from an idea to a concept. Nobody had ever explained the process this clearly before.
The critique session was honest but kind. I left knowing exactly what to fix in my portfolio.
It feels like having older siblings inside architecture school. You can ask anything without feeling judged.
The workshop was the first time software felt like a design tool, not an obstacle.
After one mentoring call I knew exactly what my next three steps were.
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Questions
Questions we hear a lot
Short answers before you write to us:
Who can join ASAAS?
Architecture students and recent graduates, from any school and any country. Sessions run in English, Arabic and Turkish, so you can learn in the language you think in.
Where do sessions happen?
Some packs run online and some meet in person in Istanbul. Every announcement says which, so check the pack details before you register.
How much does an ArchiPack cost?
Each pack is priced on its own and announced together with the pack. Write to us and we will send you what is coming up, with dates and fees.
Do I need to be good at the software already?
No. Workshops meet you at your level and build from there. What matters is showing up ready to learn.
I am nervous about showing my work. Is critique harsh?
Honest, not harsh. Critique at ASAAS exists to move your project forward, never to embarrass you in front of anyone.
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Contact
Build with us
Questions, mentorship, collaborations or the next ArchiPack. We answer in English, Arabic and Turkish.
- Email asaas.arch@gmail.com
- Phone and WhatsApp +90 552 537 22 96
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