ISTANBUL BASED PROACTIVE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO FOCUSING ON ATMOSPHERE-ORIENTED INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, TEMPORARY SPACES AND STRUCTURES, ARCHITECTURAL INSTALLATIONS, AND EXPERIMENTAL ART FORMS.

Between Place and Space

BARN is a proactive studio that challenges the boundaries of architectural practice, rejecting the conventional and embracing a radical approach to spatial experience. In its architectural designs, the aim extends beyond mere construction to the very creation of the spirit of places. Designing moments; it configures space like a theatrical stage, complete with all its actors and atmosphere. In addition, atmosphere design is a unique realm within each BARN project, synthesized by bringing together all parameters of architecture. Our spaces establish an emotional connection with the user, evoking sensations of courage, freedom, and belongings. Perpetually open to discovering and experimenting with the new, BARN assumes a pioneering role in architecture with its global vision.

Between Place and Space

A Synthesis of Practice and Theory

BARN continuously updates and refines its institutional memory by sharing data acquired from its field and application departments with the project development team. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience, it realizes bold and original projects. It offers clients a design-oriented approach through site consultancy and effectively manages all stakeholders with its expertise in project management.

By consistently working alongside the client on-site, BARN establishes an optimal balance between cost, time, and design. It integrates the latest advancements in building and construction technologies into its projects. Recognized for its material knowledge, BARN creates distinctive spaces by employing materials unconventionally. Through its consultancy on numerous projects and investments, it assumes a defining role in the sector.

A Synthesis of Practice and Theory

The team, place-makers

As a new-generation architecture office, BARN is home to a young and creative team. With its proactive approach, it pushes the boundaries and explores the seemingly impossible in every each projects. Through its architecture, interior design, and installation departments, it realizes designs across a wide range of scales.

Members of the team also contribute to academia by lecturing in specialized areas such as materials, atmosphere design, and temporary architecture.

The team, place-makers

Members of the team also contribute to academia by lecturing in specialized areas such as materials, atmosphere design, and temporary architecture.

"We examine the relationship between the natural and artificial environment with strong geometries and forms at a wide-ranging scale from product design to architectural projects."

Ağacan Bahadır & Tümer Keser

Co-Founders / Architect

AWARDS

RBMA STAGE

2016

Editorial

Insights & Theory

Writing and thinking from the founders — notes on material, atmosphere, and the theory behind the practice.

Manifold

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Ağacan Bahadır ve Tümer Keser’in kurucu ortakları olduğu BARN arch., pandemi sonrası konut ve mahalle özelinde karşılarına çıkan sorulara cevap ararken tasarım sürecinin en bereketli aşamalarından olduğunu düşündüğüm ilk fikir üretimi ve tartışma kısmına beni de dahil etti.

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