SPACE June 2025 (No. 691)
DDRLP Architecture & Design
Istinye Saloon & Yuno (Istinye Park Performance & Children Centre) / ©Egemen Karakaya
Ofisvesaire
IzQ Innovation Center / ©ZM Yasa Architectural Photography
Architecture for All Association
Çekmece Comunity Centre / ©Herkes İçin Mimarlık Archive
Shifting Environments, Diversifying Questions
Interview DDRLP Architecture & Design, Ofisvesaire, Architecture for All Association × Youn Yaelim, Lee Sowoon
Contemporary architecture in Türkiye is not governed by a single trend. While large architectural firms are breaking Western and non-Western conventions and gaining international recognition, there are also voluntary practices that organise sites in person when faced with community crises. Furthermore, there is an increasing number of small architectural groups exploring alternative models that diverge from existing office structures.
What is certain is that Turkish architecture, within the currents of contemporary architecture, is also exploring collaborative and caring approaches that go beyond that performed by traditional design-oriented architectural practices. SPECTRUM showcases representative projects by six selected Turkish architectural groups that challenge existing architectural norms, and features discussions with three of these groups about the current state of architecture in Türkiye and beyond.
Within the cultural context of Türkiye, what architectural identity does your office aim to pursue? How do you translate cultural and urban conditions into an architectural language?
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