Neşe (Neshé)

Neşe Altıntaş is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture with honors. Her architectural journey, shaped by a profound understanding of how space impacts mental and physical well-being, drives her to design environments that promote and foster healing. Currently, Neşe works as an Architectural Designer at Wold Architects and Engineers, focusing on K-12 renovation and expansion projects while pursuing licensure to advance her career. In 2022, as a NOMA Future Faces Fellow, Neşe interned with Quinn Evans Architects in Washington, D.C., contributing to notable projects such as the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum renovation. Following her graduation in 2023, she served as an Internship Coordinator at Landon Bone Baker Architects (LBBA), where she mentored high school students through design-build projects and post-occupancy evaluations. Active in AIA, AIAS, NOMA, ACE Mentorship, and Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA), Neşe is dedicated to supporting the next generation of designers and emerging professionals. She is grateful for the Sho-Ping Chin WLS Grant and looks forward to connecting with inspiring women leaders in the profession.