Tabanlioglu Architects

Tabanlıoğlu Architects has a long family tradition and is the culmination of over 60 years of architectural experience whose work today comprises a wide range of building types from housing, offices, mixed-use, public and cultural buildings to industrial projects and high-rises. Demonstrating professionalism based on rigor and know-how, the practice currently has offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Dubai, Doha and Londonand operates mainly in Turkey, MENA and CIS Countries. The firm has more than 200 architects; approximately 60% of the team are women. Tabanlioğlu Architects postulates that one of the big issues inherent in urban development is to create city spaces that are interactive to allow citizens to truly mingle; that in order to make better cities, buildings should be multifunctional and take inspiration from both ceremonial and informal public spaces. The practice strives for new efficiencies in terms of global and environmental needs, incorporating new technologies into their work. Their most recent awards include: WAF Future Office Project Award and MIPIM 2015 Best Office Award. In 2014, ESAS Aeropark received LEAF Award and International Property Award. In 2015, The Plan Awards selected three Tabanlıoğlu projects as the winners; Dakar Congress Center, Bodrum International Airport and Astana Train Station. RIBA International Awards for Loft Gardens and Bodrum International Airport projects in 2011 and 2013 respectively.