Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Architects in Sustainable Design and Urban Innovation
Avci Architects is a globally recognized architectural practice founded in 1987, renowned for integrating sustainability, storytelling, and design excellence across diverse geographies. Our work spans urban design, interior architecture, and exhibition spaces, emphasizing environmental intelligence and cultural narratives. With studios in Istanbul, London, and Ljubljana, we deliver projects that harmonize functionality with artistic vision, supported by a team with decades of collective experience.Our approach prioritizes contextual sensitivity, innovative material use, and human-centric spaces, evidenced by awards and recognitions including LEED Platinum certification. We collaborate closely with clients to transform visions into enduring architectural solutions, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Urban Design
Interior Design
Exhibition Design
Residential Projects
Civic Spaces
Master Planning
Adaptive Reuse
Hospitality Design
Mixed-Use Development
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in sustainable architectural design.
- Our team holds LEED Platinum certification for energy-efficient buildings.
- We integrate cultural storytelling into every architectural project.
- Global expertise with localized design sensitivity across three continents.
- Award-winning approach combining innovation and environmental responsibility.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Sustainable Architecture
We create energy-efficient buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing functionality. Our approach integrates passive design strategies, renewable materials, and lifecycle analysis to achieve certifications like LEED Platinum. Projects such as Turkey's first LEED Platinum headquarters demonstrate our commitment to ecological responsibility without compromising aesthetic quality.
Urban Design
We shape cities through holistic master plans that balance density, green spaces, and cultural heritage. Our work on Istanbul's Oyakkent Masterplan and Prague's Zizkov development showcases our ability to create walkable, sustainable urban environments that respect historical contexts while addressing future needs.
Interior Design
We craft interiors that enhance user experience through spatial fluidity and material coherence. From corporate offices like SUMMA HQ to residential spaces such as the Hanegraaf House, our designs prioritize natural light, acoustic comfort, and adaptable layouts that evolve with occupants' changing needs.
Exhibition Design
We transform cultural narratives into immersive spatial experiences. Projects like the Slovene Banking Museum and Eurasia Tunnel Museum demonstrate our expertise in combining storytelling with architectural form to create engaging, educational environments that connect visitors with historical and technological themes.
Adaptive Reuse
We breathe new life into existing structures through innovative repurposing solutions. Our work on Istanbul's Summa HQ and Etiler RSD Residence 7 preserves architectural heritage while introducing modern functionality, reducing waste, and maintaining cultural continuity within urban landscapes.
People
Seluk Avci
Founder & Lead Architect
Seluk founded Avci Architects in London in 1998 after studying at the AA and working with Arup Associates. He pioneered sustainable design approaches in Turkey and continues to lead major urban projects across Europe and Africa.
Sanja Jurca
Co-Founder & Exhibition Designer
Sanja co-founded the practice in 1989, bringing expertise in theatrical scenography to architectural design. She has won the Valvasor Award and specializes in museum projects like the Eurasia Tunnel Museum and Slovene Banking Museum.
Arda Can Buze
Technical Director & Partner
Arda joined in 2015 as Technical Director and became a partner in 2022. He oversees hospitality and residential projects across multiple regions, applying his contextual design philosophy to developments in Turkey, Africa, and Europe.
Questions
What architectural services does Avci Architects Architects specialize in?
We specialize in sustainable architecture, urban design, interior design, and exhibition spaces across residential, commercial, and civic sectors.
How does Avci Architects Architects incorporate sustainability into projects?
We prioritize energy efficiency, material reuse, and environmental integration, exemplified by Turkey's first LEED Platinum-certified building.
In which regions does Avci Architects Architects operate?
We work across Turkey, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East with studios in Istanbul, London, and Ljubljana.
What distinguishes Avci Architects Architects' design approach?
Our work combines cultural storytelling, contextual sensitivity, and innovative spatial solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements.
Can Avci Architects Architects handle large-scale urban development projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in master planning and mixed-use developments like the Balance Gneli project in Istanbul.
