Clever Solutions for Spatial Problems
2025, Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul – The project involves the restoration and adaptive reuse of the service areas of St. Peter’s Church in Galata, located within the first two floors of the historic Sen Piyer Apartment. The intervention replaced the former deteriorated and inefficient layout with …
An Applied Restoration Experience in Ferizler Village 2025, In Ferizler Village of Bergama, an applied restoration project was carried out on a parcel where layers of buildings from different periods coexist, using traditional construction techniques. The project was not only a physical repair, but also …
2024, Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul – This historical apartment has been restored to be adapted to the needs of modern life. The huge entrance of the apartment is converted in a new kitchen-bar that serves to all the rooms. The old little kitchen is transformed into …
2021, Beyoğlu, Istanbul – Renovating the monastery with its inspiring history has been a challenging task full of responsibility. In this context, it is aimed to exhibit the historical value of the building as well as its artistic value without invading its structure. The building, …
2019, Xanthi, Greece – The old brick masonry building in the old city area of Xanthi city has been restored to serve as a restaurant without interfering with the urban texture. The roof of the building was reinforced with steel construction and the space was …
2018, Bergama, İzmir – The old tobacco warehouse, consisting of masonry walls and wooden floors, needs a structural renewal, infrastructure and security solutions in order to function as a social and cultural center. The renovated spaces in the project are aimed to be multi-functional. In …
2018, Izmir – Bergama. Haci Riza house dates from the end of the XIX century. With similar characteristics of Greek houses from that period, it was built as residence, shop and warehouse. It remained empty for a certain period and suffered degradation due to neglect. …
2017, located in İzmir – Bergama district and registered as 2nd group cultural property that needs to be protected; this restoration project is designed in line with the new functions of the spaces and user needs. In line with the user request, the building is …
2012, Stari Grad Plain, Hvar (Croatia) – Stari Grad Plain on the Adriatic island of Hvar is a cultural landscape that has remained practically intact since it was first colonized by Ionian Greeks from Paros in the 4th century BC. Inscribed in the UNESCO World …
2012, Taksim, Istanbul – Located in the last floor of an historical building, this studio flat has been designed with an open kitchen designed as an linear and compact furniture piece and serves to the users needs and interests. The flat has also been reinforced …
2015, Split (Hırvatistan) – Historical house restoration 52 m² Client: Seva Iroshnikov TEAM: Project Team: Jose Manuel García Torres, Marko Lipovac, Nino Bozic Engineering: Boženko Jelić
2015, Koşuyolu (Kadıköy) İstanbul – Cafe & Bookstore 210 m² www.mutlufil.com.tr TEAM Design: Doruk Karagöz, Jose Manuel García Torres Application: Doruk Karagöz, Jose Manuel García Torres Construction Chief: Orhan Karaca Client: Mutlu Fil Yayınevi
2014, Istanbul – Interior, facade and landscape And historical apartment designed in 1950 by Sedad Hakkı Eldem was restored to be used for a contemporary corporative office, taking care to not affect the original architectural quality of the space. The original salon is divided in …
2009, Vis (Crotia) – The island Vis is famous for its traditional viniculture since the early history of Croatia. Today, the people of the island are trying to emphasize the importance of viniculture to newer generations and revive this old tradition. Based on that idea, …
2008, Croatia – The owners of this one story house with garden needed to develop their house further and add another level including a new roof complying with planning rules and obtaining planning permission. During the project the following aspects have been considered: the owners …
2007, Hvar (Croatia) – A city library in a historical building has been designed focusing a user friendliness. Respecting existing structures strong, simple and solid materials are used. Merely two types of materials are chosen – metal and wood. This emphasizes the history of the …