Clever Solutions for Spatial Problems
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 …
2022, Eskişehir – The house, located in Odunpazarı district, was placed on a natural slope and respects the environment in which it is located. The house, which has a simple design, has been thought together with a large and private backyard where the family can …
2021, Demirciköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul – The ground floor of a villa is fully redesigned. Unnecessary walls and doors are removed to create a unique open space where entrance, kitchen, dining room and living room are spatially and visually interconnected. Modern lines on the furniture and …
2021, Bayramiç, Çanakkale – New construction of a stone house for a cosmopolitan family. Designed as the living center of an apple farm, natural stone and wood have been used for the materialization. TEAM Project Team: Jose Manuel García Torres, Doruk Karagöz, İkbal …
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, …
2021, Kartal – The project of transforming a six story building in Istanbul into a new corporate office. As the vertical circulation was not continuous between the acquired independent spaces in the building, a vertical circulation steel construction core was formed according to the new …
2020, Içmeler – This project has been developed as the headquarters of an international Turkish company and during the design phase of the building, its contemporaneity was specially emphasized. Içmeler, Istanbul TEAM Project Team: Doruk Karagöz, Jose Manuel García Torres, Hasan Korkut Gökçe …
2020, Ssese Island (Victoria Lake) Uganda – Bwera executive villas are located right on the lake shore, this touristic houses are designed based on vernacular architectural solutions including all the commodities of modern life style. Ssese Island (Victoria Lake) Uganda Plot: 1000 m², construction 180 …
2021, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Housing, parking lot, commercial areas and social areas project. Construction project with residential, commercial and social areas designed on a 2000 m² land in one of the new residential areas of Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The ground floor, 1st, 2nd, …
2020, Antalya – The building, located in Manavgat municipality, aimed to be found in nature and greenery, respecting its environment and without destroying it. The house, which was designed simply, was conceived as a house where the family can breathe, with a large and beautiful …
2020, Odunpazarı, Eskişehir – Designing and preparing application projects for the shop located on Hasan Polatkan Boulevard in Eskişehir Odunpazarı to serve as a waffle – donut cafe. In the design, the bar part of the cafe was created by considering the front facade and …
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 …
2019, Tuzla, Istanbul – Education Building. Kindergarten located on an area of 2629 square meters in the Postane Quarter, a private school with a capacity of 576 students, with 24 classrooms for 24 students in total for primary and high school students. Students can work, …
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 …
2020, Eskişehir 117 m² Eskişehir http://www.smartbanyo.com TEAM Project Team: Meydan Architecture (Doruk Karagoz, Jose Manuel García Torres) Photographs: Meydan Architecture Furniture: Meydan Architecture Alüminyum: utkanstar
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 …
2019, A modular, flexible and sustainable exhibition stand application was made on the 117m² area rented for 1 week for the Bathroom Furniture Fair in Istanbul – CNR Fair Stand. The most important criterion for design was that it allows the products made for this …
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 …
2019, Başakşehir, Istanbul – One of the software, innovation and technology centers, which has become a necessity with the developing technology, is the Mahalle Academy located in Başakşehir, Istanbul. Situated on the same campus as many technical and vocational high schools, Mahalle Academy creates awareness …
2018, CNR Istanbul – Fair stand project. Fair stand design and application project with an area of 50 m² for children’s clothing and textile fair. Fast installation and dismantling, the same materials can be used again for later fairs after disassembly; Sustainability, lightweight portable materials, …
2016, Istanbul – Vineyard and summer house next to Okan University Orhanlı Campus, with a wide view among the pine trees across the Formula 1 track. Villa with three independent entrances for three brothers. In addition to the independent residential areas for the building located …
2017, Şifa Mahallesi, Istanbul – Public, Education Building. A private school design with a capacity of 408 students, consisting of a total of 17 classrooms for 24 students for kindergarten, primary and high school students located on an area of 1270 m² in Şifa District. …
2017, Mercan (Tuzla) İstanbul – 451 m², 430 m² Client: Yıldız Family TEAM Design: Doruk Karagöz, Jose Manuel García Torres Client: Yılmaz İnşaat
2017, İstanbul – Four villas in Mercan district Mercan, Tuzla, İstanbul 2350 m², 2800 m² Client: Yıldız Ailesi TEAM Doruk Karagöz, Jose Manuel García Torres
2017, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Mass housing concept project. Ethiopia is a developing country and the quality of life is increasing day by day. Construction of new buildings moves lifestyle from barracks to apartments. This concept is based in different types of apartments with three …
2017, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Housing, parking lot, offices, commercial and public terrace project designed on 500 m² corner area in the center of Ethiopia capital Addis Ababa. There are 6 different plan offices on each floor, which is considered as a room, a living …
2016, Istanbul – Kilyos. Reconstruction of the roof floor of a 4-storey villa located among the greenery with forest views, designing and implementing the bedroom, bathroom, mechanical room, warehouse and balcony areas. After removing the roof of the space, the section of the iron profiles, …
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, Croatia – CEMGRA is a program designed for land owners, offering house design and construction of family houses with maximum pleasure and comfort. Three different alternatives of houses according to the needs of the customers. CX10: The house adapts to the different topographical situations …
2014, Istanbul – A modular, flexible and unique furniture concept is specially produce for this space, a vinyl store and sound system shop called Analog Kültür, in Serdar-ı Ekrem street, Istanbul. The modular and easy moving system allows to move them out for live performance, …
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 …
2014, Croatia – Twin villas with landscape views Solin, Split (Croatia) 390 m² Client: Cemex Hrvatska d.d. TEAM: Project Team: Jose Manuel García Torres, Marko Lipovac, Jasna Bajlo
2013, Istanbul – We created a dismountable terrace project which can be installed on desired season. Our goal was a light, modular and dismountable solution. We chose galvanized iron profiles as load bearing system and wood for the floor. Üsküdar (İstanbul) 21 m² Seasonal Terrace …
2013, Istanbul – An empty flat had to be furnished within a couple of weeks. The user’s basic needs for living includes furniture, couches, tables, chairs, curtains, carpets, beds and so on. The design process looks forward to create a cozy atmosphere based on a …
2013, Istanbul – The penthouse is designed for cover all life needs of a temporarily located client in the center of a business neighborhood: Maslak. Placed in the Mashattan Residence, this minimalist and modular furniture is produced according to the speed and changes of modern …
2013, Istanbul – Interior, facade and landscape According to the Corporate Identity, client need and client values, a creative, modular and useful office space –both interior and exterior has been created. Our basic design goal was to build a flexible, modular office, in order to …
2012, Istanbul – Following the clients wishes for their house in Istanbul Galata furniture with extraordinary materials and shapes was designed, with criterias such as flexibility, modular design, portability and modifiability. Colorscheme and clever solutions for optimal space utilization reflect the owners character. With the …
2012, Istanbul – Basically we created a Studio Flat which has an open kitchen, a surprise/ multipurpose storage area and a living space. The flat is located in Kasımpaşa neighborhood and has a nice Haliç (Golden horn) and Galata Tower views. The Studio surrounded by …
2012, Istanbul – On the top floor of a villa with a 40 squaremeter, due to developing current needs we designed a bright,spacious new space. This space uses daylight effective, since the main goal was bringing more daylight into the new places. Bedroom, bathroom, wc …
2012, Istanbul – The concept of ‘Dolmuş Hotel’ is a response to Istanbul’s very own culture and the vibrant cultural and city tourism. It is entirely inspired by the distinctive dolmus (typical share taxis in Istanbul) and its image. For that the dolmuş is reduced …
2012, Istanbul – BTS&Partners are operating as an interdisciplinary law firm in a contemporary environment.They are located on the 1st,2nd and 3rd floor of a historical building in Beyoğlu, Mesrutiyet Street. The design concept of the space is developed in view of the relation between …
2011, Eskişehir – Our design strategy was to develop a new approach to the planning of public spaces, a common problem in contemporary architecture, by combining active and dynamic squares and terraces with opportunities to shop in a residential building. Architectural focus has been on …
2011, Istanbul – The rented villa is located in Dragos, Maltepe. The design concept is developed with the idea of creating modular, convertible and flexible lighting and furniture solutions. When the client needs to move house he can take the furniture apart and built it …
2011, Istanbul – This small studio apartment is designed for a young couple. With the focus on creating wider spaces non-load-bearing walls and non-funcional furniture are removed and replaced by sleek and simple units made of high quality materials. By applying the same flooring material …
2011, Çeşme (Izmir) – The space is going to serve as a seasonal beach club that is inspired by the geography of the town. The beach club integrates and emphasizes the nature with its beaches, green areas and the sea which surrounds the place. A …
2011, Hvar (Croatia) – The former parking lot in the city center of Stari Grad, Croatia, is transformed to a citizen friendly town square. In view of new functions for the space the center of the square has been left open. The empty space is …
2011, Istanbul – Piworks is a developing technology company,which has been growing and developing rapidly so far. Anticipating a future move to a bigger location a modular, flexible and dynamic office space has been designed, responding to clients and employees needs. Based on the existing …
2010, Istanbul – Markum.net is a company that serves web hosting, domains, and server solutions with 20 employees. The design concept is focused on communication, transparency, experience, comfort and convenience, considering the potential of existing structural elements. Translucent panels have the benefit to either allow …
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, …
2009, Split (Croatia) – The International Competition for the new Split’s Fine Arts Faculty took place in 2009. The proposal of this “Supersonic” project was to create a solid building elevated from the ground level by strong columns that leaves the maximum open public space …
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 …
