ABOUT US

Functional and lasting
spaces with timeless
aesthetics and innovative
solutions.

Founded in 1992 as a partnership, Bakırküre Architects has continued its journey independently under the leadership of Gurhan Bakırküre since 2014.

With its headquarters in Istanbul and affiliated companies established in Montenegro and Dubai, Bakırküre Architects operates on an international scale, delivering projects across diverse geographies and typologies.

Over the years, the firm has earned recognition through numerous architectural competitions and awards, building a strong reputation both nationally and internationally. It has provided architectural services to many leading corporate clients — from banks and energy companies to technology giants and global brands. In parallel, Bakırküre Architects has also designed and realized private residences, luxury villas, hotels, restaurants, and boutique hospitality projects.

Guided by the principle of “creating functional and enduring spaces through timeless aesthetics and innovative solutions,” Bakırküre Architects has developed a particular expertise in workplace and office architecture, becoming a trusted reference in this field.

Today, Bakırküre Architects continues to design meaningful environments by blending function, aesthetics, structure, and context into a holistic architectural vision, delivering distinctive spaces for both institutions and individuals.

We add value to your living spaces.

Specializing primarily in working and living spaces, Bakırküre Architecture operates in a wide range of areas, from urban projects to object design. Using the materials and technologies it utilizes, it aims to overcome existing or potential problems with the right solutions. In this process, it responds to complex programs through the professional collaboration it creates. It believes that high-quality production is possible through an interactive dialogue with the client, as well as through the continuity of the process.

It embraces this approach as the most important tool in providing the user with a quality spatial experience. Aiming to breathe new life into the architectural landscape with its energy, Bakırküre Architecture transforms the many layers of design, from concept design to project management, into reality for you.

GÜRHAN BAKIRKÜRE

We transform spaces,
we design the future.

Gürhan Bakırküre

Founder - Master Architect

Bakırküre graduated from Istanbul Italian High School in 1985 and graduated from the Department of Architecture at Mimar Sinan University in 1989. He began working as a research assistant at the Department of Architecture at Mimar Sinan University in 1990. He completed his master's degree at Mimar Sinan University in 1992 with a thesis titled "Examination of the Concept of Museum Architecture and Museology in the Context of Contemporary Culture and Architecture."

Bakırküre, who has been working professionally since 1989, has exhibited national and international projects in countries such as Russia, Greece, the United States, Germany, and Italy, and has won awards in various architectural design competitions. He also speaks at various events such as panels and conferences and serves as a jury member in architectural design competitions. He taught Architectural Design courses at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University's Department of Architecture until 2013.

In addition to his architectural design and implementation activities at Bakırküre Architecture, a company he founded in Istanbul, he continues to offer turnkey office solutions for interior design projects. Bakırküre's recent projects include the Turkish offices of global companies such as BAT, Deloitte, ING Bank, Inteltek, and Roche.
A member of the Istanbul Association of Freelance Architects and the Chamber of Architects, Bakırküre speaks English and Italian. In addition to various sports, he continues to train in Taekwondo with a black belt. He also plays drums and works as an amateur DJ.

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WORKFLOW DIAGRAM

Correct Location &
Space Analysis

The location and venue selection process takes into consideration a variety of factors, including traffic, noise, safety, neighborhood branding, building design, and the time employees will spend commuting. We'll work with you to identify the most suitable locations for your needs, schedule, and staff, ensuring you get off to a good start with your new project.

WORKFLOW DIAGRAM

Corporate Special
Needs Program

For each organization, we begin designing your new office by analyzing your specific work style. We evaluate your layout, scope, and capacity to create a list of requirements.

WORKFLOW DIAGRAM

Happy Employee Workshop

Through our workshops, we learn what makes you happy and unhappy in your current projects and understand your expectations for the new project. Involving the users of that space in the process will not only increase their sense of belonging and loyalty to the organization, but also help us create workspaces where they feel happy to be there. Happy users mean happy offices, which translates to productivity for you.

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Working Style Analysis

Whether it's a motion-based system or enclosed spaces that require privacy, we develop an efficient and functional analysis based on the operating method most suited to your corporate identity. We’ll deliver the most suitable system solution for your needs while staying within your budget.

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A Life Based on Movement!

We believe there are four key spaces essential to every solution. We create a balanced distribution of spaces where you can focus, collaborate, communicate, and socialize, and we incorporate this into your project. The resulting office is built on movement, leaving you feeling both happier and more productive!

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Layout Plan

We design new spatial configurations based on the defined needs program to create a layout that maximizes your efficiency.

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CONSULTANCY

We review every aspect of each project, liaising with the necessary support teams, ensuring it's implemented on a case-by-case basis. We work with expert teams on all these components, including LEED, technology, acoustics, automation, audiovisual systems, fire safety, graphic and communication design, security, landscaping, furniture, and move-in management, keeping you informed every step of the way.

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The Most Enjoyable Part: Design

We bring together all available data and roll up our sleeves to create new and fulfilling spaces. We understand that communication with clients throughout the design process is essential for good design, and we finalize the design with your and your users' feedback, without increasing your workload.

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Material Selections

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A Realistic Budget

A new project, if not planned well, can be the most expensive your company has ever undertaken. We consider all costs, from design to relocation, and begin launching your project with a realistic budget and schedule.

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Implementation Project

We design your approved concept project down to the smallest detail and make it ready for implementation, in cooperation and coordination with all units within our organization such as electrical, mechanical and purchasing departments, to ensure that it can be built without any problems.