Over the past six years,

The Circle has been dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation in architecture, design, and culture. We've embarked on an incredible journey, achieving significant milestones and building meaningful connections along the way.

Now,

we stand at a pivotal moment in our evolution. We are thrilled to unveil our new vision, one that is rooted in hope, optimism, and a deep commitment to creating a more sustainable and inclusive world for all. This vision is the culmination of our collective passion and dedication, towards achieving sustainable built environments.

WHY?

We believe in the transformative power of architecture, design, and culture to create a sustainable and equitable future for all. We are driven by a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact, and innovation.

HOW?

Through a multidisciplinary approach that fosters collaboration and creativity, we explore the intersections between architecture, design, art, and culture to envision and implement solutions that address the pressing challenges of our. Our focus extends beyond aesthetics to encompass principles of sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity.

WHAT?

Programs curated to serve for more sustainable and inclusive built environments, stimulate the dialogue and collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, building material producers and other professionals.

Inner Circle

The Circle was founded in 2018 by Selçuk Avcı, Sanja Jurca Avcı, Markus Lehto, Eda Çarmıklı, Yüksel Demir, Kemal Seyhan, Nurgül Türker, Dilara Tekin Gezginti and Ece Çakır Aidan.

Advisory Board Members: Buşra Al , David Turnbull, Ece Çakır, Ertuğ Uçar, Nil Bıçak, Pelin Derviş, Prof Oğuz Haşlakoğlu, Prof Şebnem Yalınay, Prof Yüksel Demir, Sanja Jurca Avcı, Selçuk Avcı 

Selçuk Avcı

Co-founder
Architect

Sanja Jurca Avcı

Co-founder
Architect, Exhibition Designer

Nesli Kayalı

Program Director
Architect

Those who have passed through The Circle:

Dilara Tekin Gezgin, Ahmet Ergenç, Muazzez İpar Demirtaş, Alp Şerif Besen, Tolgahan Akbulut, Sena Yıldız, Nurullah Kaya, Orhan Onuk, Cansu Koçdemir, Enes Yüksel, Ülker Zeynep Çolak, İlayda Çoksaygılı, Furkan Türk, Tuğba Mensur, Hande Metin, Ali Rıza Bayrak, Baran Çakıl, Berna İrem Ay, Cansu Dönmez, Tülay Akova, Sıla Avar, Melis Kozak, Feyza Baltacı, Merve Şanlı