about

oguzhan cetinkaya studio is an architecture and design practice that approaches architecture not merely as the production of space, but as an intellectual, cultural, and social act. Based in İzmir, the studio develops projects across scales, including architecture, interior design, urban interventions, and research-driven works.

Each project is conceived in response to the physical characteristics, socio-cultural fabric, climatic conditions, and historical context of its location.

 

Designs shaped by these factors offer coherent, functional, and aesthetically balanced solutions in terms of materiality, detailing, and spatial organization. The studio defines design as a process of thinking through material, negotiating with space, and building a dialogue with its users.

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At the core of oguzhan cetinkaya studio lies a process-oriented approach. From concept development to execution, every step considers user experience, construction techniques, and principles of sustainability. Within this layered process, collaboration across disciplines and transparent communication enhance the quality of design outcomes.

While exploring the potentials of contemporary architecture, the studio also values continuity and belonging in its relationship with place. Architecture is perceived not only as a visual practice but as an experiential, sensory, and evolving field of interaction. Its designs emphasize permanence, contextual harmony, and integration with daily life.

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Supporting collective production and cultivating a research-based, critical architectural language are among the studio’s core values. oguzhan cetinkaya studio believes that meaningful spaces are the result of strong ideas, well-considered processes, and rigorous design thinking.