Murat Tabanlıoğlu

+MURAT TABANLIOĞLU is an international architecture and design studio founded on a long-established architectural legacy and shaped by a contemporary, research-driven approach. Rooted in culture, place, and memory, the studio conceives architecture as a lasting cultural act, bridging heritage and innovation across scales and contexts.

Murat Tabanlıoğlu is an architect with a long-established presence in contemporary architectural culture and was educated at the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien).

Among his most recognized works are the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), Tersane Istanbul mixed-use waterfront regeneration, the Beyazıt State Library, Loft Gardens residential complex, Milas–Bodrum International Airport, the Stade du Senegal, and Crystal Towers hotel and residential development. His wider body of work spans cultural institutions, large-scale urban transformation, infrastructure, housing, as well as hospitality developments shaped by landscape and place.

Beyond his built work, Tabanlıoğlu has contributed to architectural culture through exhibitions, installations, and curatorial practice. He served as curator of Places of Memory at the Venice Architecture Biennale, and his work has been presented at major international cultural platforms, including Milan, London, Dubai, and Antwerp.

His work has received international recognition and awards from leading architectural institutions, including RIBA, the Mies van der Rohe Award, and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. He has also served as a juror for major global architecture platforms, including RIBA, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, and the World Architecture Festival (WAF).

Operating with a research-driven, interdisciplinary mindset, +MURAT TABANLIOĞLU focuses on emotionally intelligent and hybrid architecture, a design approach that responds to the complexity of modern cities while maintaining a profound respect for memory, landscape, and social context.

Founded on the architectural legacy of Murat Tabanlıoğlu, the studio stands as the contemporary evolution of a deeply rooted body of work. Guided by the principles of Tailoring, Trust, and Heritage, every project is conceived as a bespoke dialogue with its place: architecture is never generic; it must be crafted with intention, precision, and empathy. +MURAT TABANLIOĞLU operates through a constellation of creative collaborations and international networks, engaging partners, institutions, and craftsmen across disciplines. The studio believes in shared authorship, open collaboration, and enduring presence, building not only structures but also meaningful relationships with the communities and clients it serves.

From cultural landmarks to masterplans, from hospitality destinations to urban transformations, the studio’s work is united by a commitment to design that is locally grounded, culturally resonant, and boldly future-facing. Each project merges inherited knowledge with forward-looking experimentation, ensuring that architecture remains both a carrier of legacy and a catalyst for new narratives.