SNP Zeytinburnu is a mixed-use project, consisting of both a residential & commercial component. Initially, three solutions were developed for the project- an ‘organic’ proposal, a ‘shifting’ proposal, and a ‘cracking’ proposal. The organic scheme …

In collaboration with Dara Kirmizitoprak

As a contrast to the ‘typical tower building’, an alternate proposal was suggested in order to optimize views and spatial relationships. The building skin was adjusted in response to this approach. …

Cecil Balmond is  Director of the Advanced Geometry Unit (AGU), which he founded in 2000. AGU is a research-focused design group at Arup where Cecil now focuses his work with architects, scientists and engineers.
Recently completed …

GAD(lab)_Volume Manipulation from GADarchitecture on Vimeo.
One & Ortakoy is a mixed use complex currently under construction in the Istanbul neighborhood of Ortakoy.  The project consists of two buildings; one building is residential and the second is commercial.  …

The intent of the project is twofold; one was to create modern and beautiful living spaces and   second was to challenge the typical modernist housing blocks that consume most the suburban landscape of Istanbul. Consequently, …

AGL Residence is a affordable housing complex in Istanbul, currently in schematic design.
AGL is part of GADlab, a new research and development unit. Projects are currently under development, the lab will focus on various advanced …