ARTIFICIAL

ARTIFICIAL · Founder

Alp Diker

Interior Architect, M.A.

Interior architect based in Ankara and founder of ARTIFICIAL. Design and execution stay in one hand: interiors, lighting, detail, production and site.

Professional experience

  1. 2014 – presentARTIFICIAL Design & Construction Ltd.Founder · AnkaraInterior architecture, fit-out and site management, lighting design, detail engineering, product design and CNC metal fabrication.Design, construction and site supervision for homes, villas, offices, restaurants, a hotel, an embassy and industrial buildings.
  2. 2016Design studioProject partnershipProject coordination and site supervision for a chocolate factory and a restaurant.
  3. 2013 – 2016Bütüner Mimarlık Mühendislik Ltd. Şti.Interior designer · AnkaraAs-built drawings and site checks for technology parks, R&D buildings, university buildings and office buildings.
  4. 2011 – 2013CO MimarlıkInterior designer · AnkaraDesign and site supervision for restaurants and entertainment venues.

International project experience

Canada · Germany · United States · Vietnam

Education

  1. 2012 – 2018Başkent UniversityMaster of Arts (M.A.) · Interior Architecture and Environmental DesignThesis: Müze ve Sergi Alanlarında Aydınlatma Kurgusu ile Yaratılan Alt Mekânlar ve Aydınlatma Teknikleri (Sub-Spaces Created Through Lighting Design in Museum and Exhibition Spaces, and Lighting Techniques)
  2. 2012Muthesius KunsthochschuleErasmus student exchange · Interior Architecture · Germany
  3. 2007 – 2012Başkent UniversityBachelor’s degree · Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
  4. 2004 – 2007TED Ankara CollegeSecondary school

Awards

  1. 2014–15European Property AwardsInterior Design · Leisure Interior · Residence, Ankara

Professional appointments

  1. 2018 – 2020Chamber of Interior Architects of Türkiye (TMMOB), Ankara BranchTreasurer, Executive Board
  2. 2016 – 2018Chamber of Interior Architects of Türkiye (TMMOB), Ankara BranchVice Chair, Executive Board

Languages

  1. TurkishNative
  2. EnglishAdvanced
  3. GermanBeginner

Areas of expertise

Let’s work together

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