Özer/Ürger Architecture is an interdisciplinary, research-driven design studio working across architecture and urban design. Architectural programming and urban density are at the core of our work.
We see architecture and the city as closely connected: decisions at the building scale shape the urban realm, and urban conditions shape how buildings are organized. This cross-scale approach lets us handle complex programs and treat density not just as a constraint, but as an opportunity.
Our goal is to create greener, more comfortable and more livable environments where people and communities can thrive. In every project, we focus on spatial quality, social sustainability, urban ecology, public life and user experience.
Our work has received numerous awards and has been published nationally and internationally. Since 2018, the studio has been certified as a “Design Center” by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology.
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.
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
| Project | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aselsan Masterplan Design Invited Competition, Ankara, | 1st prize | 2025 |
| Güngören Performance Center and Carpark , 2024 Arkitera Project Catalog | Honorable Mention | 2024 |
| İzmit Pedestrian Walkway Project, in the Urban Design and Architecture Category, Marmara Municipalities Union, Golden Ant Awards | Best Project Implementation Award | 2024 |
| Kocaeli Congress Center Project, Arkitera Employer Award | Honorable Mention | 2024 |
| IBB Istanbul Border Elements, Invited Competition | Selected Project | 2023 |
| İSKİ Service Building Project, Invited Competition, İstanbul | 1st prize | 2023 |
| IBB Vatan Avenue Dormitory Invited Competition, İstanbul | Selected Project | 2020 |
| Turgut Cansever International Architecture Awards, Local Achievement Award, Konyaaltı Urban Design and Coastline Development, Antalya | Honorable Mention | 2019 |
| Konyaaltı Urban Design and Coastal Regeneration | 1st prize | 2016 |
| Turk Telekom - METU Technoparc Co - R&D Building | 1st prize | 2014 |
| Canakkale Antenna Tower International Competition | 2nd prize | 2014 |
| Sivas STSO Way Station | 1st prize | 2016 |
| Kocaeli Mannesman Convention Center | 1st prize | 2016 |
| Teias Education Center | 1st prize | 2017 |
| Gelibolu Peninsula National Historic Site Competition | 3rd prize | 2014 |
| METU TECHNOCITY Urban Design Competitiom | 1st prize | 2014 |
| TC Ministry of Education İzmir Campus | 1st prize | 2013 |
| SEV Preliminary School Campus for Tarsus American College | 2nd Prize | 2009 |
| T.C Ministry of Foreign Affairs Campus | Mention Prize | 2010 |
| Balıkesir Camlık Hillside Urban and Architectural Design | Prize | 2010 |
| METU Technocity Met Campus Innovation Building | 2nd Prize | 2014 |
| Varsak Municipality Building | Mention Prize | 2006 |
| Serik Municipality Building and Cultural Center | 1st prize | 2006 |
| "Yasasin Kentler, A new proposal for Bosphorus | 1st prize | 2002 |
| Archiprix-A new planning proposal for Bodrum | 1st prize | 2002 |
| Archiprix - TMO Proje Andici Yarismasi: Structural Grid: A new prposal for Bodrum | 1st prize | 2002 |
| Dogukent Urban Spaces and Facades Design Competition | 3rd prize | 2002 |
| Kugulu Park and its surroundings Design Competition 1 | Mention Prize | 2001 |
| Kugulu Park and its surroundings Design Competition 2 | Mention Prize | 2001 |
| Archiprix - Turkiye, Generic Apartment Block, Kızılay | 1st prize | 2001 |