I am architect who has a passion for photography. Last year I opened my own office in Copenhagen. Others would define me as a globetrotter, a curious soul, interested in people, arts, someone who loves networking, meeting people, gain friends around the world and a trustworthy person, who has a strong relation to my family and friends.
I am 31, I have a boyfriend but I live in a collective with 5 other people. I love living in Copenhagen but I wish we had more sun <3
I cannot wait to travel and meet new people and get inspired! People are my biggest inspiration !
You can get a sense of my life by checking out my profile on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zuhalkocan/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting people across the world since people are my biggest inspiration in my work as a photographer and architect. I love getting completely lost in a city and meet random people and talk with them about life. Deep talks about life is my favorite occupation (after photography:P) <3
I look for openheartet people who are interested in meeting people the same way as I do. In this way we can dissolve borders <3

Interests

I am an architect who spends lots of my time working as a photographer as well. I love what I do, I meet people all the time and I love it. In Copenhagen I live with 5 other people, and it feels pretty much like a family. I also take photos of concerts, go a lot to enjoy music and live performances. I love walking around museums and galleries and meet creative people. I have a huge network in Copenhagen and Istanbul, the two of my favorite cities in the world.
I listen a lot to music, watch arthouse movies and classics. I collect architectural coffee table books even if they're pretty heavy to sit with and read. Who reads a coffee table book anyway? :)
Lately I have been digging much more into classic and modern literature than before, since my boyfriend is working in a famous bookstore in Copenhagen.
I love travelling - I have been to; India, China, Japan, Australia, - Soon I will go to Vietnam. Of course European cities as well. I invited my mom to Rome recently.
I have a thing with Istanbul - My parents are from the beautiful city, and I have been living there for 1,5 years and speak fluently Turkish. I love Istanbul so much. Cannot wait to travel more and meet new people!

• arts
• literature
• architecture
• photography
• concerts
• festivals
• cooking
• electronic music
• techno
• classic music

Music, Movies, and Books

Nils Frahm, Massive Attack, Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, Beak>, Bach, Bauhaus, Radiohead, Blonde Redhead, Courtney Barnett, Yo La Tengo, John Maus, Ben Clock, Amelie Lens, PJ Harvey, Junun, Soft Moon, Thom Yorke

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've seriously achieved 3 photo prizes within 1,5 years. Its crazy!
I am also proud of my thesis project as an architect; I designed a school for Syrian Refugees in Istanbul.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a great company, if I have to say it myself. First of all I am curious and openheartet by nature. I never isolate myself but I have a huge understanding for people who likes alone-time

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Turkey