Tuğba Ertural, born in Istanbul, graduated from Kartal Anatolian Imam Hatip High School. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Joint Architecture & Interior Architecture Program at Maltepe University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, earning the title of Interior Architect. Following her graduation, she worked on various architectural and interior design projects in the private sector, gaining significant experience, including her involvement in the Beylerbeyi Palace Restoration Project. In 2025, she founded Balcon Architecture, through which she continues her professional endeavors.