Mehmet Ali Hatipoğlu
Istanbul based architect and urban planner, obtained both of his bachelor's degrees from Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He completed his master's degree in Architectural Engineering at Politecnico di Milano with a full scholarship.
From the beginning of his undergraduate studies, he worked on various projects and construction sites with his father, MSc. Architect Ahmet Sinan Hatipoğlu. In addition, he worked in urban planning, business development (expansion), urban design, architectural design, interior design, and construction supervision. He interned at ITU, CarrefourSA, Ömerler Architecture, Massimiliano Fuksas in Rome, and later worked at Progetto CMR Massimo Roj Architects in Milan and Geomim in Istanbul. While working as project architect at a construction and project management firm, he provided consultancy on various urban regeneration projects.
In 2016, after becoming the Turkey representative for Progetto CMR Massimo Roj Architects, he established his own architectural office Ahenk. He continues to live and work in Izmir, Karaburun, and Büyükada, Istanbul.
In addition to his architectural work, he produces olive oil. He is also involved in music and has composed music for short films; Baran, Hello Africa, and bi'avuç Hayal.
Ahenk Design & Build
An architecture and construction firm that prioritizes users' physical and emotional experience of space.
Design works
Master Planning
Architectural design
Interior design
Detail design & permission drawings
BIM (Building Information Modelling) works
Landscape & permaculture design
Kindergarten design
Construction works
Project management
Small to medium scale rough and fine construction works
Large scale construction partnerships
Reinforcement works
Restoration works
Garden works
Playgrounds
Business development
Ahenk, in addition to its role as a designer and practitioner, also provides consultancy services to individuals, institutions, and communities on projects related to their living spaces and business ventures. It collaborates with investors on analysis, planning, and project development, while facilitating valuable connections.
Team
Thanks to its collaborations to date, Ahenk works in partnership with designers, manufacturers, artisans, laborers, and consultants from various disciplines, depending on the scale of the project.
