Gonca Arik Caliskan studied architecture at Istanbul Technical University. She also received her Master's degree and continues her Ph.D. studies in architectural design still at the same institution. She joined Tabanlioglu Architects as researcher and has been exhibitions coordinator since 2015. One of the installation projects she executed, HousEmotion; exhibited at Fuorisalone, London Design Biennale and Dubai Design Week, was shortlisted in the Small Building of the Year category in World Architecture Festival in 2018. Apart from her responsibilities at TA_, she is a part-time lecturer at Istanbul Kultur University. She is also a woodcarver, designer and founder of WoodRing Istanbul.