Speaker
Han Tümertekin completed his architectural training at Istanbul Technical University and graduated from the University of Istanbul. Since 1992, he has taught architecture at institutions such as Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Ecole Spécialed’ Architecture in Paris. In 2014, he established Atelier Han Tümertekin in Strasbourg, while continuing to work primarily in Istanbul. His projects extend beyond Turkey to the Netherlands, Japan, the UK, France, China, Mongolia, and Kenya. His work has been widely published, including a monograph by Harvard University Press. He received the 2004 Aga Khan Award for the B2 House and was honored with the Mimar Sinan Grand Prize in 2024.
A new staircase design is needed for the Maiden's Tower, a defensive structure that has undergone many changes throughout history. The staircase should allow visitors to circulate while not obstructing the irregular and various-sized openings on the tower's facade. How can a new architecture that embraces the historical value be achieved through a staircase design? A creative design story..."
Zorlu Sky Lounge, Istanbul
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