View of the French countryside through a stone villa’s open living room, with sofas and trees framing the scene

Quiet forms and thinking about

architecture

View of the French countryside through a stone villa’s open living room, with sofas and trees framing the scene

Quiet forms and thinking about

architecture

About

About

Before focusing on architecture, I explored various forms of visual design — an experience that continues to shape how I think about material, proportion, and light. Based in Türkiye, I work across architecture and interiors, creating spaces that balance clarity, texture, and atmosphere. My practice is driven by curiosity for timeless design, digital transformation, and how architecture can quietly influence the way we live and feel.

Before focusing on architecture, I explored various forms of visual design — an experience that continues to shape how I think about material, proportion, and light. Based in Türkiye, I work across architecture and interiors, creating spaces that balance clarity, texture, and atmosphere. My practice is driven by curiosity for timeless design, digital transformation, and how architecture can quietly influence the way we live and feel.

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Since 2018

Since 2018

projects

projects

Each Hakandernek project is more than a building.
It is a dialogue between landscape, architecture, and light — designed to belong, to endure, to inspire.

Each Hakandernek project is more than a building.
It is a dialogue between landscape, architecture, and light — designed to belong, to endure, to inspire.

Modern office building with glass façade, metal cladding, and olive tree landscaping — Ikas Headquarters exterior design in Ankara.

// OFFICE, BUILT

// ANKARA, TR 2024

ikas MKY

// CLIENT: İKAS TEKNOLOJİ AŞ

Originally built by the developer, the building was later redesigned by hakandernek with new roof eaves, landscape, and interior — establishing continuity between architecture and its surroundings.

Modern office building with glass façade, metal cladding, and olive tree landscaping — Ikas Headquarters exterior design in Ankara.

// OFFICE, BUILT

// ANKARA, TR 2024

ikas MKY

// CLIENT: İKAS TEKNOLOJİ AŞ

Modern office building with glass façade, metal cladding, and olive tree landscaping — Ikas Headquarters exterior design in Ankara.

// OFFICE, BUILT

// ANKARA, TR 2024

ikas MKY

// CLIENT: İKAS TEKNOLOJİ AŞ

Originally built by the developer, the building was later redesigned by hakandernek with new roof eaves, landscape, and interior — establishing continuity between architecture and its surroundings.

Contemporary semi-detached villa exterior with wooden eaves, minimalist gate, and lush garden landscaping surrounded by tall trees.

// RESIDENCE, BUILT

// ANKARA, TR 2025

Villa MNQ

// CLIENT: PRIVATE

Redesigned within a comprehensive renovation, the semi-detached villa was largely demolished and rebuilt into a contemporary residence with improved spatial clarity and material integrity.

Contemporary semi-detached villa exterior with wooden eaves, minimalist gate, and lush garden landscaping surrounded by tall trees.

// RESIDENCE, BUILT

// ANKARA, TR 2025

Villa MNQ

// CLIENT: PRIVATE

Contemporary semi-detached villa exterior with wooden eaves, minimalist gate, and lush garden landscaping surrounded by tall trees.

// RESIDENCE, BUILT

// ANKARA, TR 2025

Villa MNQ

// CLIENT: PRIVATE

Redesigned within a comprehensive renovation, the semi-detached villa was largely demolished and rebuilt into a contemporary residence with improved spatial clarity and material integrity.

Minimal round side table design with glass top and wooden body, featuring metal details and soft modern form on a green background.

// FURNITURE, COMPETITION FINALIST

// ISTANBUL, TR 2023

Tomruk

// CLIENT: AEGEAN EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Exploring the balance between material weight and visual lightness, the design combines a solid wooden body with a transparent glass top. Its hollow core and rounded edges create a sculptural yet functional presence.

Minimal round side table design with glass top and wooden body, featuring metal details and soft modern form on a green background.

// FURNITURE, COMPETITION FINALIST

// ISTANBUL, TR 2023

Tomruk

// CLIENT: AEGEAN EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Minimal round side table design with glass top and wooden body, featuring metal details and soft modern form on a green background.

// FURNITURE, COMPETITION FINALIST

// ISTANBUL, TR 2023

Tomruk

// CLIENT: AEGEAN EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Exploring the balance between material weight and visual lightness, the design combines a solid wooden body with a transparent glass top. Its hollow core and rounded edges create a sculptural yet functional presence.

Architectural visualization of a modern urban square with wooden and stone surfaces, trees, and minimalist human silhouettes under a warm evening sky.

// LANDSCAPE, COMPETITION

// GAZIANTEP, TR 2021

Saye

// CLIENT: GAZIANTEP METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

Architectural visualization of a modern urban square with wooden and stone surfaces, trees, and minimalist human silhouettes under a warm evening sky.

// LANDSCAPE, COMPETITION

// GAZIANTEP, TR 2021

Saye

// CLIENT: GAZIANTEP METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

Architectural visualization of a modern urban square with wooden and stone surfaces, trees, and minimalist human silhouettes under a warm evening sky.

// LANDSCAPE, COMPETITION

// GAZIANTEP, TR 2021

Saye

// CLIENT: GAZIANTEP METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

Exploded view of a modern wooden desk design showcasing its assembled components including a curved wooden base, fabric-covered support, and smooth tabletop, presented on a neutral background.

// FURNITURE, COMPETITION

// ISTANBUL, TR 2021

Fold

// CLIENT: AEGEAN EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Exploded view of a modern wooden desk design showcasing its assembled components including a curved wooden base, fabric-covered support, and smooth tabletop, presented on a neutral background.

// FURNITURE, COMPETITION

// ISTANBUL, TR 2021

Fold

// CLIENT: AEGEAN EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Exploded view of a modern wooden desk design showcasing its assembled components including a curved wooden base, fabric-covered support, and smooth tabletop, presented on a neutral background.

// FURNITURE, COMPETITION

// ISTANBUL, TR 2021

Fold

// CLIENT: AEGEAN EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATIONS

all projects

all projects

2025, Polyclinic and Wellness Center, Healthcare, Architect, Ankara TR

2025, Polyclinic and Wellness Center, Healthcare, Architect, Ankara TR

2025, Sports Complex with Athlete Accommodation Units, Sports, Architect, Ankara TR

2025, Sports Complex with Athlete Accommodation Units, Sports, Architect, Ankara TR

2025, Villa MNQ, Residential, Architect, Ankara TR

2025, Villa MNQ, Residential, Architect, Ankara TR

2024, ikas MKY, Office, Architect & Site Supervisor, Ankara TR

2024, ikas MKY, Office, Architect & Site Supervisor, Ankara TR

2023, Groundbreaking Design Competition (Tomruk), Furniture, Designer, Istanbul TR

2023, Groundbreaking Design Competition (Tomruk), Furniture, Designer, Istanbul TR

2022, PJV Invited Architectural Competition, Mixed Use, Visualization Artist, Ankara TR

2022, PJV Invited Architectural Competition, Mixed Use, Visualization Artist, Ankara TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Visualization Artist, Ankara TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Visualization Artist, Ankara TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Architect, Hatay TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Architect, Hatay TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Kocaeli TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Kocaeli TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Architect & Visualization Artist, Kocaeli TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Architect & Visualization Artist, Kocaeli TR

2022, Private Client, Residential, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Private Client, Residential, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Confidential Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Istanbul TR

2022, Private Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Doha QA

2022, Private Client, Office, Interior Designer & Visualization Artist, Doha QA

2021, Ulus Modern Cultural and Arts Center Architectual Competition, Cultural, Architect, Ankara TR

2021, Ulus Modern Cultural and Arts Center Architectual Competition, Cultural, Architect, Ankara TR

2021, 100th Anniversary Monument and Landscape Design National Competition, Landscape, Architect, Gaziantep TR

2021, 100th Anniversary Monument and Landscape Design National Competition, Landscape, Architect, Gaziantep TR

2021, Bursa Urban Furniture Design Competition, Furniture, Designer, Bursa TR

2021, Bursa Urban Furniture Design Competition, Furniture, Designer, Bursa TR

2021, Door Design Competition, Object, Designer, Istanbul TR

2021, Door Design Competition, Object, Designer, Istanbul TR

2021, Groundbreaking Design Competition (Fold), Furniture, Designer, Istanbul TR

2021, Groundbreaking Design Competition (Fold), Furniture, Designer, Istanbul TR

2019, Mosque Design Idea Competition, Religious, Architect, Kilis TR

2019, Mosque Design Idea Competition, Religious, Architect, Kilis TR

2019, ITU Faculty of Management Architectural Design Competition, Educational, Architect, Istanbul TR

2019, ITU Faculty of Management Architectural Design Competition, Educational, Architect, Istanbul TR

visualization

visualization

Through visualizations, architecture becomes a study of light, material, and atmosphere.

Through visualizations, architecture becomes a study of light, material, and atmosphere.

Three women at a table with drinks
Three women at a table with drinks
Three women at a table with drinks
Clay vase with a card displaying its minimalist illustration
Clay vase with a card displaying its minimalist illustration
Clay vase with a card displaying its minimalist illustration
Three women at a table with drinks
Three women at a table with drinks
Three women at a table with drinks
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table
Glass of white wine held on a table

photography

photography

Three women at a table with drinks
Three women at a table with drinks
Three women at a table with drinks

Not every structure is ours, but every image is a way of thinking about architecture.

Not every structure is ours, but every image is a way of thinking about architecture.