About
"NODE Studio sees the act of architectural design as a process of reasoning where perceptions and logic play an active role."
Profile
NODE Studio, founded in 2016 under the leadership of Architects Doğan Türkkan and Hande Türkkan, commenced its professional journey in Istanbul, Turkey. Since its establishment, the studio has actively participated in numerous national and international architectural competitions, some of which have resulted in accolades and awards, providing opportunities for the implementation of awarded projects. Within this framework, NODE Studio has demonstrated commitment to "Urban and Architectural Production" methodologies through its participation in competitions declared within the contexts of "Architecture" and "Urban Planning," which entail high-quality criteria.
NODE Studio sees the act of architectural design as a process of reasoning where perceptions and logic play an active role. The design and production process embody a horizontal maturation state characterized by interwoven and hybridized structures. Design is delineated not through a fixed "Style" but through a "Process." In this context, the responsibility of the designer extends not only to the present but also to the future.
Beyond all perceptions, understandings, and apprehensions, one of the most significant factors limiting design for NODE Studio is not the designer's imagination but rather the technical and technological capabilities at hand. NODE Studio adopts an interdisciplinary approach, striving to become a tool developer by refining its own digital design tools and components.
Rather than being motivated by a pursuit of finding the ideal final form, which demands continuity and is shaped by a network of relationships, design for NODE Studio is characterized by an understanding that it can be defined in its cyclic process, allowing for the freezing of any time-based parameter or the emergence of shapes contingent upon variably defined relationships. Giving precedence to the sense of sight over the Cartesian thought and the direct relationship claimed to exist between reason and the mind, it has been acknowledged that perception can be deceptive. Ultimately, this inclination has also been reflected in the quality criteria of space and architectural understanding. Put more succinctly, the ability of the relationship network constructed between the "Subject (User, Experiencer)" and the "Space (Experienced)" to remain relative (dependent on variables) without any limits and to transcend objectification with reflections influencing each other to a degree, yields outcomes distant from singular analyses. NODE Studio views the digital environment itself and the process as the primary sources enabling the emergence of these definitions.
Within the design context, NODE Studio adopts an environmentally conscious approach, embracing a respectful understanding towards humanity, nature, and the existence of all living beings. Accordingly, one of the main design criteria is ecological and sustainable approaches.
Founders
Doğan TÜRKKAN
Architect & Partner
MSc. Architect & Civil Engineer
Doğan TÜRKKAN, born in Istanbul in 1985, is an accomplished architect and academic. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Yıldız Technical University in Civil Engineering (2008) and Architecture (2009). His master's thesis, completed in 2018, explored the nexus between structural form and computational technology. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., his research focuses on urban development strategies using big data and computational design methods. Alongside his academic pursuits, Doğan TÜRKKAN has earned recognition in national and international architectural competitions. Since 2013, he has served as a studio leader in university architecture departments and actively participates in architectural juries.
Hande TÜRKKAN
Architet & Partner
MSc. Architect
Hande TÜRKKAN, born in Kayseri in 1990, is a dedicated architect with a strong academic background. After graduating from Erciyes University's Department of Architecture in 2013, she gained professional experience in Kayseri for a year before transitioning to academia as a research assistant for two years. She pursued advanced studies at Yıldız Technical University, completing her master's thesis in Architectural Design in 2015, showcasing her commitment to scholarly and professional growth.
Team
Uğur ÇALIŞKAN
Architect
Born in 1992 in Malatya, Uğur ÇALIŞKAN is an individual whose educational and professional trajectory reflects a commitment to architectural excellence. Having completed his primary and secondary education in Malatya, he attained a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Yıldız Technical University in 2019. Since 2022, he has been actively engaged in professional endeavors within the esteemed confines of NODE Studio.
Çağrı KARA
Architect
Born in Bursa in 1996, Çağrı KARA is an individual whose educational and professional journey epitomizes a commitment to architectural excellence. After completing his primary and secondary education in Bursa, he graduated from the Architecture Department of Yıldız Technical University in 2021. Since 2022, he has been actively involved in professional endeavors within the esteemed confines of NODE Studio.
Architecture Students
(Applications are open)
For the internship program during the academic and summer period, we are accepting applications from;
- Students enrolled in the 3rd year or above of Architecture Departments at universities,
- Those interested in Architectural Design Competitions,
- Who can commit to approximately 3 months of internship,
- Proficient in Graphic Visualization and similar Representation Techniques.
Interested students can submit their portfolios (up to a maximum size of 15.00 MB) to the email address "[email protected]" with the subject line "node_internship".