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About

Yurdaer Architecture was founded in 2010 as a design-build architectural firm in İstanbul. Since then, we have completed projects across various fields, including airports, museums, residential developments, offices, and restaurants, with a presence in 12 countries.

Oruç Yurdaer

Architect

Oruç Yurdaer studied Architecture at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in İstanbul and then continued with İstanbul Technical University’s Real Estate Development Program. With over two decades of professional experience, he has been leading our team since its formation. Oruç relishes experiencing the diversity of contexts and geographies in which our projects are carried out.”

Mustafa Erol Çankaya

Coordinator

Erol is our coordinator, bringing over thirty years of diverse experience in the construction industry. His meticulous attention to detail and expertise in documentation are integral to our project workflows. Erol has great enthusiasm for basketball and enjoys spending time with his family.

Burcu Köklü

Interior Architect

Burcu holds a degree in Interior Architecture from Kültür University and has been with us since 2014. She primarily manages technical office tasks and oversees project execution. Burcu is passionate about traveling and exploring diverse culinary traditions

Elif Aydın

Interior Architect

Elif graduated with a degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design from Gedik University and has been a member of our team since 2023. She is responsible for the design and 3D visualizations of our projects. Elif has a particular interest in experimenting with various material and texture combinations.

Kadir Topaloğlu

Product Manager

Kadir joined our team in 2023, with nearly 20 years of managerial experience in multinational companies. He is responsible for coordinating Sors LLC’s Los Angeles-based projects. Kadir is an avid jogger and a dedicated Fenerbahçe supporter.

Serpil Doğanay

Accountant

Serpil, who has over ten years of experience in accounting and continues to enhance her knowledge in the Open Education Faculty’s Accounting and Tax Applications Department, joined our team in 2023. She is an eager traveler and book lover.”

Engin Kılıç

Foreman

Engin, a graduate of Kartal Industrial Vocational High School, has been with the team since 2016, where he is responsible for site organization and operations. He has a strong appreciation for graffiti art and street music,

Meral Yücel

Office Cook

Since joining our team in 2023, Meral has been brightening the atmosphere as our office cook with her culinary skills. Outside of work, Meral is an avid cyclist and enjoys undertaking cycling tours

Services

DESIGN

We design the physical spaces to create feelings embracing the whole process.

BUILD

We build with ingenuity creating efficiency.

ELEMENTS

We produce Architectural Elements of our buildings and interiors with unique details and craftsmanship.

1986

First corner stone in family bussiness, Mipet, development site.

1996

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University – Architecture Degree

İstanbul Technical University – Real Estate Development Masters Programme

2000

Optimus Architecture – Design Team experience in projects like Göcek Portville, Kalkan Lavanta, Eston City, Gökmahal

2010

Yurdaer Architecture is founded in İstanbul as a design build practice.

2011

Yurdaer Architecture started working with TAV Airports. In the fallowing years, completed lounges, restaurants and dutyfree projects in Turkey, Denmark, Oman, Georgia, Switzerland, Macedonia, Latvia, Nijer Airports.

2013

Vialand Theme Park’s all twenty two restaurants and souvenir shops are designed and built.

2013

Cittantica Touristic Facility Project in Ephesus is designed and built by Yurdaer Architecture for BİLKENT HOLDING.

2014

Designed and Built Cafes & Retail areas and some exhibition spaces in sixty four museums of The Tourism and Culture Ministry across Turkey including Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hierapolis and Ephesus Antique Cities.

2015

Designed & Built the cafes and retail areas of thirty five seabus and ferries of IDO in multiple shipyards and docks simultenaously.

2016

Designed and built the freeshops, airport desks & cafes in Diori Hamani Airport in Nijer.

2016

Started working with SEV Foundation for projects in American Collages in Turkey.

2017

Started design & production of the first Architectural Elements for residentual projects in Los Angeles for Integrare LA.

2018

Worked in Emaar Square Project for TAV Construction and Turner with a team of twelve architects and one hundred twenty builders for fitout works.

2021

Prepared housing project proposals for Naya Pakistan and DHA in Lahore, Quetta and Islamabad.

2022

First Qatar visit and the start of Hessa Residential Project Developments in İstanbul.

2023

Museum Shops & Cafes are designed & built in Hagia Sophia Digital Exp. Museum and The Ephesus Exp. Museum, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus, which has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Museum’ title at the Mondo-Dr Awards.

2024

Boston DND Homes and Kansas Residential projects.