I began my professional career at RMJM Istanbul in 2014, contributing to large-scale residential, cultural and mixed-use projects, and later took on project management for museums, exhibitions and restoration oriented work. Since 2016 I have focused on culture-centered architectural design across scales, engaging in content, spatial and graphic design, as well as installation and coordination of interdisciplinary projects. Outside architecture, I co-founded the literary magazine Peyniralti Edebiyati and worked as editor and designer from 2013 to 2018. I also did translation and book cover design for 6:45 and SUB Publications. In 2020 I joined Dry Clean Only Magazine as Architectural Content Editor and launched my own publishing project, ondokuzonbir Press. From 2022 I have been a guest lecturer at Kadir Has University, and since 2023 I lead Merak Mekân, developing projects at museums and exhibitions while continuing to work across various scales.

Gamze Yeşildağ Cihantimur

I began my professional career at RMJM Istanbul in 2014, contributing to large-scale residential, cultural and mixed-use projects, and later took on project management for museums, exhibitions and restoration oriented work. Since 2016 I have focused on culture-centered architectural design across scales, engaging in content, spatial and graphic design, as well as installation and coordination of interdisciplinary projects. Outside architecture, I co-founded the literary magazine Peyniralti Edebiyati and worked as editor and designer from 2013 to 2018. I also did translation and book cover design for 6:45 and SUB Publications. In 2020 I joined Dry Clean Only Magazine as Architectural Content Editor and launched my own publishing project, ondokuzonbir Press. From 2022 I have been a guest lecturer at Kadir Has University, and since 2023 I lead Merak Mekân, developing projects at museums and exhibitions while continuing to work across various scales.

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I began my professional career at RMJM Istanbul in 2014, contributing to large-scale residential, cultural and mixed-use projects, and later took on project management for museums, exhibitions and restoration oriented work. Since 2016 I have focused on culture-centered architectural design across scales, engaging in content, spatial and graphic design, as well as installation and coordination of interdisciplinary projects.

Outside architecture, I co-founded the literary magazine Peyniralti Edebiyati and worked as editor and designer from 2013 to 2018. I also did translation and book cover design for 6:45 and SUB Publications. In 2020 I joined Dry Clean Only Magazine as Architectural Content Editor and launched my own publishing project, ondokuzonbir Press. From 2022 I have been a guest lecturer at Kadir Has University, and since 2023 I lead Merak Mekân, developing projects at museums and exhibitions while continuing to work across various scales.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder / Architect at Merak Mekân Architecture
March 1, 2023 - Present
Leading design and development of architectural and interior projects; developing concept, spatial narrative and experience design for exhibitions and museums; integrating visual identity, graphic design and content strategy into spatial work; coordinating research-driven cultural projects; managing interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions and brands.
Architecture Features Editor at Dry Clean Only Magazine
November 1, 2020 - Present
Contributing essays on architecture and culture, interpreting the magazine’s thematic focus through my perspective. Articles explore how built environments reflect broader cultural narratives and invite readers to reconsider space, memory and identity.
Guest Lecturer at Kadir Has University Faculty of Architecture and Design
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Guided students through conceptual development, spatial thinking, and the integration of visual storytelling in design projects within project and visual communication courses.
Architect / Designer at KOOP Architects
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Managed projects from concept to completion, coordinating teams, consultants, budgets, and timelines; developed concept designs grounded in user experience, spatial storytelling, and material research; produced comprehensive application and technical drawing packages; designed museum and exhibition spaces in collaboration with curatorial teams; created 3D models and renderings; oversaw on-site construction.
Architect / Designer at Tetrazon Museum Exhibition Design & Production
February 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Managed exhibition and museum projects end-to-end; developed curatorial content and spatial narratives; designed exhibition halls, modular display systems and circulation layouts; created detailed 3D models and renderings; produced exhibition graphics and wayfinding.
Architect at Tamirhane Mimarlık
December 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Managed project workflows for museum and exhibition projects; developed content and spatial narratives; designed exhibition halls and modular displays; produced 3D models and renderings; supported restoration projects with documentation.
Architect at 111 Mimarlık
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Developed concept designs and produced application-stage documentation for sports and retail buildings; contributed to urban renewal proposals with design proposals and technical drawings.
Architect at RMJM İstanbul
September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Produced concept designs for large-scale mixed-use developments, science buildings and residential projects; prepared presentation materials and project calculations to communicate proposals effectively.

Education

BSc Architecture at İstanbul Technical University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
BSc Urban and Regional Planning at İstanbul Technical University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Exchange program at KTH - Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services