Onur “Emre” Kaya
Growing up in Turkey and continuing his education in France, Emre Kaya has developed a global perspective on architecture, blending diverse cultural and design influences into his work. He studied architecture at École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Strasbourg (ENSAS), where he explored the complexities of architecture in depth, a theme central to his master’s thesis and research.
Emre has gained professional experience at internationally recognized firms, including Dominique Coulon & Associés in France, DB Architects in Turkey, and Overland Partners in the United States. He has actively participated in numerous architectural competitions, winning many of them, which has strengthened his ability to develop innovative and impactful design solutions.
Passionate about transforming intricate design concepts into clear, functional, and inspiring spaces, Emre believes that architecture should not only respond to technical and contextual challenges but also simplify complex problems through smart and practical solutions. His work focuses on balancing intricate spatial organization with effortless simplicity, ensuring that spaces feel both natural and meaningful.