Profile

Paker Architecture was founded in 2006 and is located in Maslak, Istanbul. Architectural design and theory, urban planning, building restorations, interior design and detailing are among our fields of interest. Our work includes design and construction o f retail, residential, commercial spaces and other creative projects such as fair stands and lighting design.

In all our projects, our goal is to achieve well-performing, highly efficient spaces while aesthetically amusing all five senses. Our methodology embraces new technologies through 3D computer models and animations aided and guided by thorough site analysis and concept studies.

People
After receiving his Masters Degree in Architectural Design and Theory at the University of Pennsylvania, S. Paker worked with Ali Rahim as a part of C.A.P. in New York City in 2002. During this time they won a special mention in Ephemeral Structures- Athens 2004 competition. After returning to his hometown Istanbul, and working with Uras-Dilekci Architects for 3 years, he has founded his own practice in 2006.
Özer Ali Önkal received his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the Virginia Tech, Washington and Alexandria Architecture Consortium in 1998. He has worked with various architecture firms in New York, NY. USA and Istanbul Turkey. Onkal joined Paker Architecture as a principal designer and a partner in 2007.
Zeynep received her M.Arch degree at the University of Pennsylvania after graduating from Lehigh University with a bachelor arts degree. Zeynep worked with Tabanlioglu Mimarlik in Istanbul before co-founding Paker Architecture in 2006.
Nazlı Paker Garcia studied Fine Arts and Graphic Design at R.I.T (Rochester Institute of Technology. She worked in Saatchi & Saatchi Rochester, NY for accounts like Kodak and DuPont (1997-1998). She returned Istanbul in 1998 and worked in various ad agencies and design firms such as DNA, RPM RADAR, AJANS ULTRA for clients like Vakko, Gilan and Mudo until 2007. Since 2007 she started working as a freelance designer/art director. She is currently collaborating with Paker Architecture, mostly in print communication while always experimenting with different mediums.
Burçak Kızıltaş received her Bachelor of Architecture degree at Istanbul Technical University in 2009. She worked with Eren Talu Architecture for two years at the construction site of Turk Telekom Arena. Later, she worked with Emre Arolat Architects for more than a year. She joined Paker Architecture in 2011, September.
Neslihan Avşarlıgil received her architecture degree at Eskişehir Anadolu University, 2008. After graduation she worked at the university as a student assistant in 2007. Later, she has worked with Emre Arolat Architects in Istanbul for 3 years. Neslihan joined Paker Architecture in2011, September.
Özgün Yılmaz studied architecture in Mimar Sinan University between 1999-2005.She has worked with Piramit Architecture as an intern between 2003-2004. She joined Paker Architecture in 2007,September.
Ferit Çetin received his economics degree at the Kocaeli University in 2009. He worked at Baroteks A.S. in accounting department for a year. Later, he enrolled to the military in April 2010. After that he joined Paker Architecture as an accounting staff in October 2010.