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ALPER GÜRBÜZ consultant // architect
EXPERIENCE
2023
Ernst & Young
Sustainability Consultant
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Dec. 2024 - Present
Enexion Group
Climate Change & Strategy Consultant
Nov. 2023 - Dec. 2024
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Nesko Const. & Project Management
Architectural Intern
Aug. 2022 - Sep. 2022
I undertook my internship on the construction
TUBITAK Research Project
Academic Intern
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2022
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EDUCATION
2023
Istanbul Technical University
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
GPA: 3.00/4.00 2018-2023
SKILLS
AutoCad | Sketchup | Rhino & Grasshopper Unreal Engine 5 | D5 Render | Lumion | Enscape Photoshop | Indesign | Illustrator | Premiere Excel | PowerPoint | Word
Freelance Graphic & Logo Design
Taşkışla Sahnesi [Theater Club] Ortabahçe Fanzine [Writer, Designer]
CONTENT
[06-17]
DYNAMO PARK
learning center, social
[18-23]
HERITAGE HUB
visitor center, exhibition
[24-29]
METROPOLITAN
residential, commercial
ARTS & CRAFTS
architecture school, educational [30-35]
DYNAMO PARK
an an adaptive reuse project
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Istanbul Technical University
Graduation Project
2022 Spring Beykoz/Istanbul
Pelin Dursun Cebi, M.Emin Salgamcioglu
Beykoz district, which hosted the hunting lodges of the sultans and pashas during the Ottoman period, has managed to attract attention with its nature faor a long time. In the following process, Beykoz was functioned as an organized industrial zone thanks to initiatives such as the paper factory established in Beykoz with the reform and industrialization movements, and the leather and shoe factories established with the expansion of this factory.
With the architectural proposal, the idle industrial facility is revitalized through adaptive reuse and transformed into a public center. The public units, which include exhibitions, fairs and various events, additionally host mini workshops & ateliers where production and learning are united with the public. The decaying old factory buildings and silos are integrated with minimal interventions and necessary new elements to become one of the attractive areas of the Bosphorus silhouette.
ANALYSIS
The
Petroleum
Facility, established in the mid-20th century as a staterun industrial site, has been largely abandoned due to a shift from industrial activities to luxury development over the past two decades. The facility, once expanded in the 1970s to increase capacity, is now a relic of this transformation, with its operations ceased and its buildings left idle.
The current project aims to repurpose this abandoned facility into an industrial park with minimal alteration to the existing structures. The plan involves reusing the 11 high-ceilinged industrial buildings, multiple silos, and an administration building. Additionally, the project includes reorganizing the ferry port, enhancing the coastline, and integrating the Çubuklu Stream into the design. A passenger ferry connection to Aşiyan is also planned for the medium term by the local municipality.
Beykoz Petrol Ofisi
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The proposal aims to transform an abandoned industrial site into a vibrant industrial park while preserving the essence of its existing structures. With a focus on minimal intervention, the proposal facilitates the adaptive reuse of 11 high-ceiling industrial buildings, silos, and an old administrative office block, honoring the site’s industrial heritage and showcasing its potential for sustainable transformation. Three new buildings are thoughtfully placed along the traces of demolished structures of the plant, creating a harmonious and evocative connection between the old and the new.
Beyond the architectural transformation, the project revitalizes the surrounding landscape. The design improves connectivity by reorganizing the ferry dock and enhancing the shoreline, while integrating the Çubuklu Stream as a natural element that enriches the ecological and social fabric of the site. Additionally, a future passenger ferry connection to Aşiyan, envisioned by the municipality, reinforces the site’s role as a hub for industrial heritage and cultural activities.
The existing buildings have been revitalized with mezzanine additions and subtle façade enhancements, ensuring the industrial identity is preserved while introducing modern elements that enrich the site’s character. This sensitive approach maintains the historical integrity of the area while setting the stage for a dynamic industrial park.
At the heart of the proposal lies a focus on education and production, with spaces dedicated to workshops, classrooms, seminar rooms, and accommodation units. Multifunctional halls and exhibition spaces are incorporated to host events and foster social interaction, promoting a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere for the local community and visitors alike.
In homage to the site’s industrial heritage, the most central and deteriorated building has been transformed into an open-air museum by stripping its ruined façades and retaining only its structural framework, revealing the region’s historical layers. Meanwhile, the repurposed silos accommodate new functions, raising awareness of recycling and sustainability. The project also revitalizes the Beykoz shoreline, establishing a lively and inclusive public space where history and innovation converge seamlessly.
The newly added buildings reflect the industrial character of the site with exposed structures, steel frameworks, and sawtooth roofs, blending seamlessly with the existing architecture and the Bosphorus skyline. A semi-open structure creates a connection with the centrally located open-air museum, anchored by the preserved framework of a historic building.
Social spaces are located along the shoreline to merge with pedestrian activity, while workshops and production facilities are positioned further inland near vehicular access points. Transitional spaces like libraries and cafeterias connect these zones, ensuring a smooth spatial interaction and flow.
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HERITAGE HUB an archaeology visitor center
Istanbul Technical University
Design Project VII
2022 fall
Didim/Aydın
Cem Okan Erözü
Didim and the Menderes delta, which is home to Miletus, Priene, Apollon and many other Hellenistic settlements, was once one of the trade centers of the Aegean civilization, but due to the alluvium carried by Menderes, the sea was filled and the civilizations in the region lost their neighborhood to the sea and their chance of maritime trade. The temple of Apollo, which also had a religious value in Hellenistic times, was abandoned and left idle along with all the port cities in the region.
Especially from Miletus, the journey to the temple using the sacred road has been the subject of stories, but has been forgotten along with the architectural heritage. Although excavation and exhibition processes are slowly progressing today, they are insufficient for the immense heritage that lies beneath. Therefore, inspired by the rituals of the ancient period, a visitor center project with the necessary functions has been designed in the region.
Library and seminar areas, followed by the exhibition building with main entrance and conference hall.
Today, there is a tourist route that starts from the town adjacent to the project area, passing through the ruins of the sacred road to reach the Temple of Apollo, aiming to keep the ancient ritual alive. In this context, the location of the land is significant. The site chosen for the project is an idle area of dry grass among olive groves, which is planned to be revitalized through this initiative. During the mass settlement, the aim was to utilize the topography and sea vistas.
It was shaped in harmony with the basin, curving along the natural terrain, such as the surrounding Menderes River. In the cross-section, the exhibition building, which serves the main function, rises on columns, distinguishing itself from other buildings that are designed to blend in. The journey, culminating at the Temple of Apollo, is intended to commence from the exhibition space, which modestly contains its dynamic essence.
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Metropolitan aims to transform two building blocks which fall within urban transformation zones in Ortabayır, where slums and the metropolis converge. In undertaking this architectural transformation, the project places a strong emphasis on the concepts of public spaces and squares, addressing some of the most significant deficiencies in the neighborhood caused by gentrification.
an urban square & its periphery
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Design Project VI 2021 spring Ortabayir/Istanbul
Dr. Suat Apak
The project, most of the function of which consists of affordable housing, aims to maintain its connection with the neighboring facades and axes while the mass placement is made, and accommodates the urban square, which is its main function, within this periphery. The surrounding mosque complex and the bazaar built around it are home to many local small tradesmen. The compound completes the network of shops along the main street, Talatpaşa Avenue, turning the entrance level into an open bazaar. Within the complex, intended to restore the area’s distorted morphology, there are workshop and vocational training facilities designed to promote a circular economy and ensure equal access to education, which is an important issue for the local community.
Affordable housing units are on the upper floors in line with urban morphology, while educational spaces integrated with social areas are on the lower levels. Alongside the shops surrounding the square on the ground floor, parking and technical areas are below ground.
In addition to a culinary school integrated with a restaurant designed to provide affordable meals while creating job opportunities for locals, the project includes exhibition and recreation areas that highlight and promote the crafts produced in the workshops. By forming an enclave in the midst of chaos and disorder, it aims to meet the needs of the city’s original inhabitants while also fulfilling the expectations of an urban square.
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Design Project V
2021 fall
Kadikoy/Istanbul
Assoc. Dr. Meltem Aksoy
ARTS & CRAFTS
a tailored architectural school
The project aims to critique the traditional architectural education and proposes a new educational approach. In this vision, architecture schools are reimagined as distinct units, each focusing on one of three core orientations: design, theory, and structure. Each unit draws inspiration from its surroundings and offers diverse opportunities tailored to students’ individual interests and career aspirations. Unlike the conventional comprehensive approach in architectural education, which attempts to cover all aspects simultaneously, this proposal advocates for a decentralized system. Students would pursue specialized tracks within dedicated campuses, allowing them to immerse themselves deeply in areas that resonate with their passions and intellectual goals.
The design-focused unit, situated in Moda, leverages its vibrant environment by collaborating with local collectives, workshops, artisans, and craftsmen. This creates a dynamic setting for hands-on learning and practical application. By decentralizing architectural education into specialized units, the project seeks to enhance both efficiency and effectiveness, empowering students to develop expertise and build their futures with confidence.
1-library/cafeteria
5-commons 6 & 7-restrooms
The design-focused unit is strategically located in Moda, one of Istanbul’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its intersection of street art and contemporary exhibitions. Beyond its artistic dynamism, Moda also preserves its historical essence and local character, making it a uniquely layered context for architectural education.
Moda Park once stretched seamlessly along the coastline, forming an uninterrupted green corridor from west to east. However, the later construction of a large-scale parking lot, adjacent to the iconic Moda Deniz Kulübü—a preserved architectural landmark—disrupted this continuity, fragmenting the shoreline into disconnected spaces. While the club continues to serve as a vital cultural asset, the parking lot has since fallen into disuse, leaving a significant portion of the area underutilized.
To reintegrate Moda’s coastal green spaces and bridge the disconnection between upper and lower urban layers, the underused parking area has been reimagined as a pedestrian-friendly zone. The project introduces a dynamic sloping pathway, seamlessly connecting the city’s different elevations. This intervention not only aims to restore continuity along the shoreline but also establishes a new focal point for community interaction, fostering design education and cultural exchange.
Far from being solely an architecture school, this architectural hub integrates seamlessly with the urban fabric, connecting the city’s upper and lower levels. Providing an inspiring environment for students, it also extends the experience of architecture to the public. Exhibitions and public spaces foster an inclusive atmosphere where academy and creativity are accessible to all, engaging the community with arts and crafts. The building rises and curves in harmony with the park’s contours, contributing to its vertical and horizontal permeability while respecting the architectural presence of the historic Deniz Kulübü, an emblem of early Republican architecture. Its design complements the landmark’s elegant simplicity with contemporary dynamics, maintaining a balanced and thoughtful dialogue between past and present.
