February UNFOLD: How Can Participatory Urban Strategies Benefit Citizens and Promote a Culture of Safety?

February UNFOLD: How Can Participatory Urban Strategies Benefit Citizens and Promote a Culture of Safety?

22.02.2023

We had a thought-provoking discussion with Tülin Hadi, the president of the Istanbul Citizens’ Assembly and the founding partner of TeCe Architecture, on participatory urban strategies and how they can benefit us all. From fostering a sense of community to promoting safety culture, we explored the many ways that involving citizens in decision-making can make our cities better places to live during the discussion moderated by Güray Oskay, Director of ATÖLYE Architecture.

With the recent earthquakes in the Maraş region and the potential one in İstanbul, we discussed the importance of having a tightly-knit community and involving citizens in urban planning and decision-making processes to create safer cities during emergencies.

Insights Podcast Ep. 2

Insights Podcast Ep. 2

01.11.2023

In the second episode of our ATÖLYE Insights podcast series, our Architecture Director ⁠Güray Oskay⁠ hosts ⁠Tim Porter⁠, Director of Ideation and Design at Yosh Development, and ⁠Jeff Risom⁠, Chief Innovation Officer at Gehl.

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Tête-à-Terra at DDW 2023

Tête-à-Terra at DDW 2023

01.11.2023

Tête-à-Terra is a collaborative, community-powered effort that originated from shared ambitions and a series of conversations amongst three partners, ATÖLYE Architecture, Mono Earth, an earth architecture studio in Cappadocia, and Kalebodur, Turkey’s leader in the ceramic industry.

 

The project explores how the existing connection between architecture and natural surroundings reflects our shared past, and conveys the urgent need to reevaluate priorities around sustainability and fairness from a global and local lens.

 

The pavilion, made of two walls, utilizes handcrafted, environment-friendly earth bricks made from a mix of various soils and ceramic waste fragments from industrial production to create a transit point, inviting individuals to pause and reflect, and to engage with the space and others within it in conversation and ideation. Tête-à-Terra is an exploration of themes of collective memory, celebrating diversity and abundance, and emphasizes the concept of creation from soil, symbolizing human and earth’s potential and the importance of sustainability.

 

This year, it was featured in Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, amidst several projects highlighting the importance and relevance of sustainability practices and the power and potential of regenerative design.

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Unfold is back!

Unfold is back!

01.11.2023

What an exciting season it has been! From exploring how AI is reshaping design processes to understanding the profound impact of strong community ties during challenging times, and even shedding light on the shortcomings of conventional architectural education while exploring progressive approaches, Unfold has been a space for us to contemplate the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for the world of architecture.We’ve had the privilege of hosting some of the brightest minds in architecture and design in both Istanbul and Dubai

That said, we’re thrilled to announce that Unfold is returning after a well-deserved summer break. Stay tuned for our upcoming gatherings. We can’t wait to see you again soon in the next weeks!

Unfold: Innovation

Unfold: Innovation

01.11.2023

This past May, the ATÖLYE Unfold Series made its debut in the vibrant city of Dubai.We engaged in a captivating exchange with Riyad Joucka, Lead Architect and Founder of MEAN* about emergent technologies and innovative design solutions to advance the future of our built environment.

With our Director of Architecture, Güray Oskay, they decode how innovative design technologies, tech in space/construction, robotics, 3D printing, research, and built work act as interconnected streams within the design process.

Unfold, hosted by ATÖLYE Architecture, aims to showcase the transformative potential of design and architecture to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

UNFOLD 3 | Educations

UNFOLD 3 | Educations

14.04.2023

In this third installment of Unfold, we’re diving into the need for diversity in architectural education, and the ways different programs can and should be combined for a more interdisciplinary approach with Nevzat Sayın (NSMH), Prof. Dr. Tansel Korkmaz Bilgin (İstanbul Kent University) and Sinan İzgi (AURA).

Join us for a discussion on different modes and approaches to architectural education with our three renowned guest scholars. Hear from leading educators about the impact of their vision on how we learn and practice architecture.

The event will be held on Wednesday, 26 April at 7 PM at ATÖLYE.

Note: This event will be held in Turkish, and in person.

Click here to register for the event.

Interview with VBenzeri About Architectural Design Approach of ATÖLYE Architecture

Interview with VBenzeri About Architectural Design Approach of ATÖLYE Architecture

22.02.2023

VBenzeri interviewed Begüm Ural and Güray Oskay from ATÖLYE Architecture team about their architectural projects, design approach and work at ATÖLYE.

You can reach the interview from this link.

Güray Oskay Joins Jury Panel of Frame Awards 2023

Güray Oskay Joins Jury Panel of Frame Awards 2023

22.02.2023

The Frame Awards are the first and only global interior and product design awards with a truly holistic approach.

The Awards identify and honour the world’s best interior and product projects, but also the people behind them. The work is judged by all industry stakeholders: interior designers, architects, retail brands, hospitality providers, cultural institutions, and educators.
Güray will contribute to the decision process guided by over two decades of experience in interior design, masterplans, hospitality, workspaces, retail and residential, and exhibition design.

The jury team that will take on the second month of FRAME Awards 2023 has global expertise in spatial design. Get to know all 15 jury members via this link.

New Event Series: UNFOLD

New Event Series: UNFOLD

22.02.2023

UNFOLD is a new bi-monthly event series hosted by ATÖLYE Architecture and XXI. Throughout the series, we will explore the process and power of design and architecture at our Istanbul Hub. The event series will be an opportunity to share and listen to inspiring stories as well as explore exciting innovations. It will also be an opportunity to engage and participate in meaningful dialogues and activities with a diverse group of people.

The first guests of UNFOLD are Assistant Professor, Instructor, and Member Derya Karadağ and Lecturer Betül Ozar, both from Işık University’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture.

In the first session of UNFOLD we will try to answer the question: “How is AI changing the course of design?”