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 …

In collaboration with Zeynep Akgoze

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 …

ZRL Pasaport is a competition proposal for a mixed-use residential tower in Izmir, Turkey. Izmir is located on the southern coast of Turkey, and is a city defined by the arid Mediterranean climate that is …

The intention of the studio is to view Paris through the lens of “the urban fabric as physical arena”. In depth analysis and research revealed unique perspectives on how Parisians use their city for physical …