OFFICE
Mi’mar Architecture was founded in 2005 by Ahmet Yılmaz and İbrahim Hakkı Yiğit. The two founding partners have been pursuing their architectural careers since 1994 in various offices and working environments. With their accumulated experience and a team that shares the same cultural responsibilities, Mi’mar Architecture continues to provide architectural, restoration, urban design services, and implementation in various fields. Thanks to the practical experience gained, Mi’mar Architecture is capable of generating feasible solutions, taking into account economic criteria even during the project phase.
Ahmet YILMAZ, born in 1972, started his architectural education at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, and continued at Mimar Sinan University, Institute of Science, Restoration Department. He completed his master's thesis on "The Case of the Complex in Ottoman Architecture and the Example of Atik Valide Complex"" Since completing his undergraduate education in 1994, he has served as a project manager and implementation supervisor in numerous projects in various offices. Currently, he continues his design activities and works as a lecturer at various universities while being a founding partner at Mi’mar Architecture, a company established in 2005.
Ibrahim Hakkı YIGIT, born in 1972, started his architectural education at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, and continued at Y.T.U. Institute of Science, Architecture Building Physics. From 1997 to 2005, he worked as an architect at Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Planning and Zoning Directorate, Historic Environment Protection Directorate, and Istanbul Transportation Inc. From 2007 to 2010, he served as an Architect Member at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Istanbul Renewal Areas Cultural and Natural Assets Conservation Regional Board. Currently, he continues his design activities and works as a lecturer at various universities while being a founding partner at Mi’mar Architecture, a company established in 2005.
TEAM
PRIZES
- Necip Fazil Awards, Transformation of Tobacco Depot into the Faculty of Architecture and Design at Samsun University
- Architectural Award (2023).
- Isıklar Brick Awards 2023, Camlica Palet Turkish Music School,
- Honorable Award (2023).
- Bilisim Vadisi, Future Museum Invited Architectural Project Competition,
- Honorable Award (2023).
- Izmir University of Economics, Guzelbahce Campus Architectural Design Competition,
- 2nd Honorable Mention (2022).
- Mosque Design Ideas Competition, 2nd Category (1000-Person Mosque),
- 3rd Award (2019).
- Mosque Design Ideas Competition, 1st Category (200-Person Mosque),
- Honorable Award (2019).
- Ibn Haldun University Education Complex International Invited Architectural Design Competition,
- Honorable Award (2017).
- ITU-TRNC Famagusta Campus Invited Architectural Design Competition,
- 1st Award (2014).
- 7 Climates 7 Regions National Architectural Design Competition (Southeast Anatolia Region),
- 1st Award (2014).
- Turkey Steel Structure Design Competition, Istanbul Bilgi University Dolapdere Campus Part II,
- 1st Award (2005).
- ECCS European Steel Association, Istanbul Bilgi University Dolapdere Campus Part II,
- Design Award (2005).
- 8th National Architecture Exhibition and Awards, Istanbul Bilgi University Dolapdere Campus Part I,
- Living Environment Award (2005).
