ÖZGÜL ÖZTÜRK Circular Design
ÖZGÜL ÖZTÜRK Circular Design
WOMEN OF THE EARTH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, 2016
Award & Project Outline
A holistic model aimed at protecting local ecosystems, strengthening women’s participation in production processes, and fostering social solidarity through sustainable architecture.
Award Institution
Yves Rocher Foundation &
France Institute Awards & Recognitions
• Turkey Winner
• International Public Vote – World Winner
• International Grand Jury – World Winner
COMMON ACTION WALLS, 2017
About the Project
Commissioned for the International Antalya Architecture Biennial (IABA), 2017.
A permanent earthen installation constructed in Karaalioğlu Park, Antalya, exploring the spatial and social potential of earthen architecture in public space
An experimental architectural installation developed with minimal surface geometry and digital fabrication techniques, combining rammed-earth construction, edible planting, public engagement, and computational design strategies within an academic research framework.
Role
Earthen Architecture Consultant
Project Directors
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fulya Akipek – Istanbul Bilgi University Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Yazar – Istanbul Bilgi University
Awards & Recognitions
• International Antalya Architecture Biennial (IABA), 2017
• International S-ARCH Project Awards (2018) Sustainable Architecture – Honorable Mention
• Selected for Turkish Architectural Yearbook (Arkitera, 2017)
ANATOLIAN ANGEL, 2019–2025
About the Project
Anadolu Meleği Women’s Cooperative established in 2020 – an ecological women’s education and production centre built with earthen construction techniques in Keban, strengthening rural solidarity and local production.
Awards & Recognitions
• Developed as the architectural outcome of the internationally awarded Women of the Earth initiative.
• Recognised as a Best Practice in Sustainable Development (November 2019) by expert teams from the Fırat Development Agency, Ankara Development Agency, Middle Black Sea Development Agency, and the GAP Regional Development Administration.
• G-FEB Green Skills Platform – Best Practice Selection (2025) – Anadolu Meleği project selected as a Best Practice Case Study for earth-based circular design and community-driven architecture.
LEADERSHIP & INSTITUTIONAL IMPACT
Position
President – Istanbul Ecology Rotary Club (2023–2024) Institution
Rotary International – District 2420
Achievements
• Led environmental and community initiatives during a term in which the club received five District recognitions for project impact and engagement.
• The presidential term concluded with multiple District-level recognitions and the Outstanding Service Award.
SOLAR DECATHLON AFRICA REYARD PROJECT, 2019
About the Project
• A sustainable housing prototype developed for Solar Decathlon Africa 2019, integrating prefabricated earthen panel systems and passive climate strategies, reinterpreting vernacular Moroccan and Turkish housing typologies within a contemporary sustainable framework
• The project incorporates waste-to-energy solutions and high-efficiency systems to significantly reduce environmental impact.
Role
Earthen Architecture Consultant
Project Team
Team Bosphorus
Awards & Recognitions
• Innovation Award (2019)
• Communication & Social Awareness Award (2019)
• Engineering & Construction Award (2019)
• BigSEE International Architecture Award (2021)
• Aga Khan Award Nomination (2022)
OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN PROFESSION, 2018
Institution
Rotary International
District 2420
About the Award
Honoured for sustained contributions to nature-driven architecture and women’s empowerment initiatives