Marija Gonopolskaja-Turner studied at the Architectural Association, School of Architecture in London, where she also received her diploma.
She worked in various renowned offices in London and Cologne. She has gained over 15 years of professional experience on a variety of projects and in a wide variety of disciplines. These included residential buildings, administrative buildings and mixed-use buildings. Her specialization also lay in the planning of large-scale sports and event-related projects.