Özer/Ürger Architecture is an interdisciplinary design practice that places architectural programming and urban density at the core of its work. Operating seamlessly across architectural and urban design scales, the studio produces with a conscious, research-oriented approach that navigates between disciplines.

Embracing the fluid boundaries between scales, our methodology positions cross-scale interaction as a primary driver of design. Decisions made at the architectural scale influence the urban realm, while urban configurations shape the spatial organization of buildings. This holistic perspective enables us to address complex programs and to view density not only as a design parameter but also as a potential to be cultivated.

Our overarching ambition is to create environments where individuals and communities can thrive—spaces that are more engaging, more comfortable, greener, and ultimately more livable. In every project, we focus on strategies that enhance spatial quality, social sustainability, urban ecology, public life, and user experience.

This approach transforms Özer/Ürger Architecture from a conventional architectural office into a multi-layered, research-focused design studio actively participating in the transformation of cities.

Özer/Ürger Architecture’s design philosophy and methodology have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, and the studio’s work has been featured in a wide range of national and international publications. Since 2018, the firm has been officially certified as a “Design Center” by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology, continuing its practice as an accredited, innovation-driven design studio.

Ali Özer

ALI OZER

Co-founder

After graduating from AFL; he studied architecture in Middle East Technical University. After graduating, he received first prize in Archiprix-Turkey 2002. He founded Özer\Ürger Architects in cooperation with Ahmet Mucip Ürger in Ankara in 2002. He completed his master thesis “Strategies for Creating Inclusive Urban Spaces along the European shore of the Bosporus” in 2008. In 2010, he founded Özer\Ürger Architects Istanbul. His projects received various architectural awards.

Mucip Ürger

AHMET MUCIP URGER

Co-founder

In 2001, he graduated from Middle East Technical University, and that year, he had been awarded in Archiprix-Turkey with second prize. He founded Özer\Ürger Architects in cooperation with Ali Özer in Ankara in 2002. He completed his master thesis “Apartment Block as the Object of the Generic City” in 2004. In 2010, he founded Özer\Ürger Architects Istanbul. In addition to various architectural awards he received, he lectured in Middle East Technical University second year studio from 2006 to 2011. From 2011 till today, he is lecturing in Bilgi University third year studio.

Awards

ProjectAwardYear
Aselsan Masterplan Design Invited Competition, Ankara,1st prize2025
Güngören Performance Center and Carpark , 2024 Arkitera Project CatalogHonorable Mention2024
İzmit Pedestrian Walkway Project, in the Urban Design and Architecture Category, Marmara Municipalities Union, Golden Ant AwardsBest Project Implementation Award2024
Kocaeli Congress Center Project, Arkitera Employer AwardHonorable Mention2024
IBB Istanbul Border Elements, Invited CompetitionSelected Project2023
İSKİ Service Building Project, Invited Competition, İstanbul1st prize2023
IBB Vatan Avenue Dormitory Invited Competition, İstanbulSelected Project2020
Turgut Cansever International Architecture Awards, Local Achievement Award, Konyaaltı Urban Design and Coastline Development, AntalyaHonorable Mention2019
Konyaaltı Urban Design and Coastal Regeneration1st prize2016
Turk Telekom - METU Technoparc Co - R&D Building1st prize2014
Canakkale Antenna Tower International Competition2nd prize2014
Sivas STSO Way Station1st prize2016
Kocaeli Mannesman Convention Center1st prize2016
Teias Education Center1st prize2017
Gelibolu Peninsula National Historic Site Competition3rd prize2014
METU TECHNOCITY Urban Design Competitiom1st prize2014
TC Ministry of Education İzmir Campus1st prize2013
SEV Preliminary School Campus for Tarsus American College2nd Prize2009
T.C Ministry of Foreign Affairs CampusMention Prize2010
Balıkesir Camlık Hillside Urban and Architectural DesignPrize2010
METU Technocity Met Campus Innovation Building2nd Prize2014
Varsak Municipality BuildingMention Prize2006
Serik Municipality Building and Cultural Center1st prize2006
"Yasasin Kentler, A new proposal for Bosphorus1st prize2002
Archiprix-A new planning proposal for Bodrum1st prize2002
Archiprix - TMO Proje Andici Yarismasi: Structural Grid: A new prposal for Bodrum1st prize2002
Dogukent Urban Spaces and Facades Design Competition3rd prize2002
Kugulu Park and its surroundings Design Competition 1Mention Prize2001
Kugulu Park and its surroundings Design Competition 2Mention Prize2001
Archiprix - Turkiye, Generic Apartment Block, Kızılay1st prize2001