Profile
DS is a leading design office practising at the intersection of architecture and landscape architecture both in theoretical and practical areas for over 30 years with the mission to create applicable, sustainable, eligible designed environments.
Essential motivation of each design at DS Architecture is to build a specific microcosmos. Nature is contemplated often by the design team to generate parametric designs with syntactical perception of nature.
Our design team with principle of combining artistic qualities together with economical and ethical values, considers multilayered, multidisciplinary, multicultural, contemporary complexity as a source to design neat, uniqe, influential and innovative environments.
DS operates at an interval from residential scale to urban scale with competent landscape designers, architects, urban planners, engineers and ecologists. DS is an international member of ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects).
Founding Partners
Deniz Aslan Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Architect-Landscape Architect, Design Partner
Deniz Aslan graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1986 and continued his studies with a dissertation titled “Re-thinking of Historical Process of Istanbul Bosphorus’s Nature and its Public Recreation Spaces from the viewpoint of Landscape Planning” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Gunel Akdoğan in the Landscape Planning Master’s Program at Yildiz Technical University. Aslan continued his academic career with his Ph.D. work “Architecture as a Generic Trace” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ferhan Yürekli at Istanbul Technical University’s Building Information Doctoral Program in 1999. He co-founded DS Architects with Sevim Aslan in 1994. He has been both designing as an industry professional at DS Architects, and teaching classes as an academic at Istanbul Technical University’s Department of Architecture and Department of Landscape Architecture since the early 90s.
Sevim Aslan MSc., Architect-Restoration Architect, Managing Partner
Sevim Aslan graduated from Istanbul Technical University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1987 and continued her studies with a dissertation titled “Structural Analyses of Ancient City Antalya-Perge’s South Bath” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Dogan Kuban in Master of Science in Restoration Program at Istanbul Technical University in 1990. She co-founded DS Architects with Deniz Aslan in 1994. She continues her professional career at DS Architects both as the Managing Partner and as an industry expert in architectural restoration and conservation.
Team
Previous team members
Awards
| Year | Project | Competition / Award | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bayou Villas | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2023 by Arkitera | DS |
| 2023 | Kuzubağ Winery | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2022 by Arkitera | DS |
| 2023 | Kuzubağ Winery | International Architecture & Design Awards 2023 / Gold Winner | DS |
| 2022 | Kadıköy Hasanpaşa Gasworks | 18th National Architecture Exhibition & Awards / Building & Conservation Branch Award | ITU Dept. of Arch. & DS |
| 2022 | Kadıköy Hasanpaşa Gasworks | The Chicago Athenaeum’s International Architecture Awards 2022 | DS |
| 2022 | Pendik Public Garden | The Chicago Athenaeum’s International Architecture Awards 2022 | DS |
| 2022 | Patches | Küçükçekmece Lagoon Basin Idea Competition / Equivalent Award / Shared Mention | Aslan, D., Can, B., Özşafak, F., Şelçuk, Ş.S. |
| 2021 | Kadıköy Hasanpaşa Gasworks | National Association of Historic and Artistic Centers / Shortlisted at the Gubbio Prize | ITU Dept. of Arch. & DS |
| 2021 | Kadıköy Hasanpaşa Gasworks | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2021 by Arkitera | ITU Dept. of Arch. & DS |
| 2020 | Pendik Public Garden | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2020 by Arkitera | DS |
| 2020 | Documentation, Preservation, and Conservation Works at the Museum Hotel Antakya | Baksı Culture and Art Foundation Anatolian Awards / First Prize in Restoration Category | DS |
| 2020 | The Shores of the Golden Horn Design Competition – 7th District / Second Prize | DS | |
| 2019 | Ulus Savoy Houses | EcoTechGreen Award by Paysage / Special Prize | DS & TRafo Mimarlar |
| 2019 | Folkart Narlıdere Houses | EcoTechGreen Award by Paysage / Special Prize | DS & TRafo Mimarlar |
| 2018 | Bostanlı Skate Park | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2018 by Arkitera | DS |
| 2018 | Memorial Bahçelievler | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2018 by Arkitera | DS |
| 2017 | İstanbul Water Civilizations Museum | 9th National Landscape Architecture Awards / Built Project Award | DS |
| 2017 | Kemerlife XXI Housing | 9th National Landscape Architecture Awards / Encouragement Award | DS |
| 2017 | 9th National Landscape Architecture Awards / Distinguished Professional Contribution Award | Deniz Aslan | |
| 2016 | Pamukkale University Faculty of Architecture & Design Building and Surroundings Architectural Project Competition / First Prize | ||
| 2015 | Zorlu Center | IGRA International Green Roof Association Award | DS |
| 2015 | Bornova Municipality Building and Surroundings Architectural Project Competition / Second Prize | Aslan, D., Özener, O., Ünkap, Ö., Cüce, C.B., Yılmaz, Ç., Büyüktopçu, E., Alkaş, T. | |
| 2015 | Cave.House in Taikicho, Japan | İTU International LIXIL University Architectural Competition / Second Prize | Akgündüz, A., Danışmanlar, T.C., Yürekli, İ., Aslan, D. |
| 2014 | Gökçeada High School Campus Architectural Project Competition / Shared Mention | Ünlü, A., Aslan, D., Özener, O., Şalgamcıoğlu, M. | |
| 2014 | Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park Focus Areas Competition for Ideas / Shared Mention | Aslan, D., Erdem, A., Çelik, E., Sorgu, Z., Erkök, M., Altay, P. | |
| 2014 | Çınarlı Bahçe Tuzla | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2014 by Arkitera | DS |
| 2013 | Integration and Redevelopment of Three Scapes in Eskihisar / The International Architecture Award | DS | |
| 2013 | Çanakkale Terrestrial Digital Broadcast Tower International Preselected Architectural Project Competition / Fifth Mention | DS with Olaf Gipser Architects | |
| 2012 | İTU Ayazağa Campus Limited Urban Design and Architectural Idea Project Competition / Third Mention | Erdem, A., Aslan, D., Ataç, C., Hiz, G., Küstür, M., Çalışkan, N., Şahin, Z. | |
| 2010 | Çankaya Municipality Service Building, Art Center and Ulvi Cemal Erkin Concert Hall Architectural Project Competition / Third Mention | Aslan, D. (Consultant) | |
| 2009 | Ytong Bilecik Plant Entrance, Showroom and Guest House Invitational Competition / First Prize | Yürekli, İ., Otay, S., Aslan, D., Aslan, S., İnceoğlu, A. | |
| 2006 | Balıkesir Çamlık Urban and Architectural Design National Project Competition / First Prize | Çelik, E., Hancıoğlu, C., Özbilen C., Aksoy, İ., Doğan, E., Yürekli, İ., Aslan, D., İnceoğlu A. | |
| 2006 | Trabzon Former Tekel Building Repurposing Architectural Project Competition / Third Prize | İnceoğlu, A., Yürekli, İ., Aslan, D., Çalıkoğlu, A., Bayrak, S., Aslan, S., Hiz G. | |
| 2005 | Bursa Central Terminal Urban Design and Architectural Project Competition / First Mention | Çelik, E., Çalıkoğlu, A., Yürekli, İ., İnceoğlu, A., Aslan, D., Aksoy, İ., Kozar, C., Güngör, I. | |
| 2005 | Naval Museum Architectural Project Competition / First Mention | Aslan, D., Çelik, E., Hancıoğlu, D., Yüksel, B. | |
| 2005 | UIA 2005 Istanbul World Architecture Congress, Congress Valley Architectural and Urban Design Competition / Purchased | Aslan, D., Çelik, E., Lokumcu, V. | |
| 2004 | Kocaeli Former Başiskele Overpass Junction Transportation System and Environmental Design Idea Project Competition / Third Mention | Yürekli, İ., İnceoğlu, A., Aslan, D. | |
| 2004 | Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality Service Area Architectural Urban Project Competition / First Mention | Aslan, D., Çelik, E., Hancıoğlu, C., Lokumcu, V. | |
| 2004 | Young/Work/Shop 1: Invitational ‘Charette’ for Under 40 / First Prize | Altun, C., Aslan, D., Aslan, S., İnceoğlu, A., Yürekli, İ. | |
| 2002 | Antalya Historical Karaalioğlu Park, Municipality Building and Surroundings Project Competition / Fifth Mention | Serdar Köknar, B., Köknar, S., Aslan, D., Erdoğan, N. | |
| 2002 | Dreams, Thoughts, Additions to the Void | 8th National Architecture Exhibition and Awards / Merit Award | Aslan, D., Erdoğan, N., Köknar-Serdar, B. |
| 2002 | ABS Headquarters | 8th National Architecture Exhibition and Awards / Project Merit Award | Yürekli, İ., Aslan, S., İnceoğlu, A., Altun, C., Aslan, D. |
| 2001 | Ankara Gölbaşı Special Environmental Protection Zone Area Park and Surroundings Urban Design and Landscaping Project Competition / Second Mention | Kahvecioğlu, H., Kahvecioğlu Paker, N., Aslan, D. | |
| 2001 | Kadıköy Square Harem-Haydarpaşa Area Urban Design Competition / Third Mention | Yürekli, İ., İnceoğlu, A., Aslan, D., Yirmibeşoğlu, F. | |
| 2001 | İTU House Architectural Project Competition / First Mention | Aslan, D., Serdar Köknar, B., Erdoğan, N. | |
| 1999 | Pamukkale Tennis Club – Recreational Facility Building | Tepe Architecture Culture Center, New Directions in Architecture Competition / Shared First Prize | İnceoğlu, A., Aslan, D. |
| 1999 | Ortaköy Jewish Cemetery | Tepe Architecture Culture Center, New Directions in Architecture Competition / Shared First Prize | Aslan, D., İnceoğlu, A. |
Publications
Events
| Year | Event | Type | Attendee(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8th National Landscape Architecture Congress | Conference | Deniz Aslan |
| 2023 | Turkeybuild İstanbul | Conference | Deniz Aslan |
| 2023 | Antakya’dan Öğrenmek / Arkeolojik Katmanların Korunması: Antakya Parsel 4643 Antakya Müze Otel Belgeleme ve Koruma Uygulamaları / Metrohan | Conference | Sevim Aslan & Can Okkalı |
| 2023 | Ulusal Mimari Koruma Proje Uygulama Sempozyumu/Arkeolojik Katmanların Korunması: Antakya Parsel 4643 Antakya Müze Otel Belgeleme ve Koruma Uygulamaları / TMMOB | Conference | Sevim Aslan |
| 2022 | Istanbul European Archaeology Days/ Istanbul Bilgi University/ Euphemeia Church | Conference | Sevim Aslan |
| 2022 | Kuzubağ Site Visit, TMMOB Denizli | Site Visit | Deniz Aslan & Deniz Çağlar Duman |
| 2022 | Turkey Architecture Yearbook 2021 by Arkitera | Panel | Sevim Aslan & Gülsün Tanyeli |
| 2022 | Sanat Kritik Söyleşi | Interview | Sevim Aslan & Deniz Aslan |
| 2022 | Kayseri Architecture Festival / TMMOB Kayseri | Conference | Deniz Aslan |
| 2022 | 18th National Architecture Exhibition / Hasanpaşa Gazhanesi | Exhibition | Gülsün Tanyeli, Yıldız Salman, Sevim Aslan, Deniz Aslan |
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- Tabanlıoğlu Architects
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- Teğet Architects
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- Turgut Alton Architects
- Uras & Dilekçi Architects
Clients
- ABS Alçı ve Blok Sanayi
- Acıbadem Project Management
- Adco Food
- Akdeniz Construction
- Akiş Investment
- Aksoy Holding
- Alarko Holding
- Alarko-Aldem Partnership
- Arena Clothing
- Argos Tourism
- Arsan Treatment & Construction
- ASF Hotels
- Astay Property Construction
- Ataman Construction
- Aytek Construction
- Ağaçkakan Construction
- Bay Construction
- Bertuğbey Construction
- Beyaz Construction - Onur Beyaz
- Beykoz Property/Investment/Construction
- BG Construction/Braemoregemine
- Bilgili Holding
- Bomonti Investment
- Bulvar Construction
- Bursa Otelcilik
- Çağdaş Holding
- Dorak Tour Turism
- Doğu Construction
- Doğuş Property/Investment/Management
- Durmazlar Machine
- Eczacıbaşı Holding
- Eroğlu Property
- Fiba Property
- Fiba Shopping Centres
- Fina Holding
- Folkart Structure
- Gencer Construction
- GS Land Property Developing & Investment
- Günaylar Hotels
- Güneri Construction
- Güral Construction
- Gürstructure Construction
- IFM Construction
- İnanlar Construction
- İçtaş Construction
- İş GYO
- Kalyon Construction
- Kanyon Management/Marketing
- Kapital Property
- Kartallar Company Group
- Kat Turizm Property
- Kayı Construction
- Kibele Project Management
- Koray Construction
- Kuzu Grup
- Makyol
- Masanda Tourism
- Mesa Housing Industry
- Mesa International Investment/Project
- Mesa/Kantur-Akdaş/Artaş/Öztaş Partnership
- Metal Yapı Konut
- Miray Construction
- Nakkaştepe Property Investment
- NEF
- Nuhoğlu Construction
- Nükleer Engineering Construction
- Orta Property Investment Management & Tourism
- Ortadoğu Automotive
- OTİ Holding-Seranat Otel
- Ölce Construction
- Özderici GYO
- Özdilek Shopping Center
- Öztek Housing
- Özyazıcı Construction
- Pamukkale Tennis Club
- Pasifik & Çiftay Partnership
- Rönesans Holding
- Sanko Holding
- Saray Aluminium
- Sayka Construction
- Seba Construction
- Sembol Construction
- Sinpaş GYO
- Şahinler Holding
- Tabağ Construction
- Taca Construction
- Tahincioğlu İstinye United Initiative
- Tarabya Property
- Tekfen Property Development
- Timur Property
- Toksöz Holding
- Torunlar GYO
- Turkuaz Construction
- Türk Ytong Industry
- Uransan Holding
- Varyap Varlıbaşlar Structure
- Viatrans
- Vicem Structure
- Yıldırım Foreign Trade
- Zincir Structure
- Ziylan Property
- Bozcaada Municipality
- Boğaziçi University
- Chairmanship of Zeugma Archeological Excavation
- Fatih Municipality
- Garanti Bank
- Gaziantep Municipality
- Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
- Gebze Municipality
- İstanbul Bilgi University
- İstanbul Fatih Municipality
- İstanbul Medipol University
- İTÜ Revolving Fund Management
- İzmir Municipality
- İş Bank Chief Management
- Kartepe Municipality
- Kocaeli Municipality
- Kozan Municipality/Adana
- Koç Foundation
- Kütahya İl Özel İdaresi
- Kırşehir Municipality
- Medipolitan Education & Health Services
- Memorial Health Investment
- Neve Şalom Foundation
- Niğde Municipality
- Özyeğin University
- Rectorship Of Erciyes University
- Sakarya Municipality
- Survey & Monument Directorship of İzmir
- Turkish Football Association
- Türkiye İş Bank
- Ziraat Bank
- Fikret Ergüder
- Hande Bozdoğan
- Kazım Demircioğlu ve Ortakları
- Mehmet Uyanoğlu
- Murat Solmazer
- Osman Çarmıklı
- Selim Erol
- Zeynep Sami Erol