ABO
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ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The collective portfolio of Salih ÇIKMAN and Tülin MEYDAN which started when the architects were in education, continued to expand with national and international competitions after their graduation.
Salih ÇIKMAN, after laying the foundation of Mental Design Works in the year 2010, established a multi-disciplinary association with Tülin MEYDAN in 2012. They have been continuing to expand their portfolio under Mental Design Works ever since.
WHAT MDW DOES
Mental Design Works develops products based on logic with the aim of progression and a quest for sustainable solutions by creating self-sustaining scenarios wherever the eye can see.
It brings projects and ideas in all sizes, in ways that will bring forth the potential of any and all new tasks, whether it be abroad or domestic.
MDW develops, applies, and controls projects in the areas of Architecture, Industrial, Urban, and Visual design.
HOW MDW WORKS
The parts which make up the body in the relationship between the part and the body come together in MDW with a system and a cynical vision.
It binds the location of the Project to the Project itself: Embraces its past, analyses the problems of the recent day in all aspects, and makes projects with specific DNAs that belongs to and can only survive in that particular location by shining a light upon the hidden potentials of the said location. Our purpose is to make buildings that lives well, accomodates well, and ages well.
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Salih ÇIKMAN - Founding Partner / Architect
- Earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Uludağ University Architecture Department.
- Competed in and attended national and international competitions and workshops. Received several awards in the competitions.
- Worked as a Project manager in Tabanlıoğlu Architects.
- Attended workshop studies as a guest jury in several universities.
- Ran the brand management and creative consulting of firms in adition to architectural and concept projects.
- Made researches and applications on the topic of designing and production of able places for people with disability.
- Brought under the spotlight as the youngest finalist in World Architecture Festival, with his project Istanbul INN IKITELLI was chosen as a finalist in 2012 WAF Future Project Mixed-Use Category.
- Founded Feres Real Estate to bring the application of progressive, sustainable and living constructs in to reality.
Tülin MEYDAN - Partner / Architect
- Earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Uludağ University Architecture Department in the year 2010.
- Began her education in Istanbul Technical University Architectural Design Master's Program in the year 2011.
- Attended numerous national and international competitions and came second in the competition that Turkish diplomas were evaluated, 2010 Achiprix.
- Became a partner at Mental Design Works in the year 2012.
- Continues her architectural work under MDW as the designer and application manager.
TEAM
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Ramazan ÇİMENDAĞ
Architect
Elanur ÇIKMAN
Computer Engineer
Muhammet TÜFEKÇİ
Computing
Ercüment ALBAYRAK
Property Specialist
Recep SEVİM
Project Development Coordinator
AW
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AWARDS
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Işıklar Group Roadshow - Workshop Activity
2004
First Place Prize
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Prosteli Low Height High Density Residence Design
2007
Encouragement Prize
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Başakşehir Town Centre Urban Design Contest
2007
Equivalent Award
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Pendik Shopping Centre Invitational Contest
2007
Second Place Prize
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Mimed National Student Competition
2007
Second Place Prize
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Competition with Fifth Facade Roofing as the Topic
2008
Mention Award
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Küçükçekmece Town Centre Urban Design Competition
2008
Mention Award
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Idea Competition for Sarıkamış Operation Memorial Area
2008
Purchasing Award
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Uludağ National Park Urban Design and Architectural Project Competition
2009
Mention Award
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Municipality of Denizli National Contest
2009
Mention Award
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Nef Vertical G – International Invitational Contest
2010
First Place Prize
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Safi 216 – Invitational Mixed-Use Design Contest
2010
Second Place Prize
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Nef 2 Golden Horn – International Invitational Contest
2010
Second Place Prize
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İstanbul INN Zeytinburnu - International Invitational Competition
2011
First Place Prize
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World Architecture Festival – İstanbul INN İkitelli
2012
Finalist - Best Mixed-Use Project
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World Architecture Festival - İstanbul INN Levent
2013
Finalist - Best Residential Project
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Sign of City - İstanbul INN Levent
2015
Finalist - Best Architectural Design
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Başakşehir Hillpark Invitational Contest
2016
First Place Prize