ANIL ÇAKIR / ARCHITECTURE – LANDSCAPE – INTERIOR
Anıl Çakır Architecture – Landscape – Interior is a multidisciplinary design studio operating at the intersection of architecture, landscape, and interior design, integrating ecological planning principles with contemporary aesthetics. With a strong foundation in art, design, and culture, the studio blends functionality with narrative expression, creating spaces that harmonize with their surroundings.
Founded by Anıl Çakır, the studio adopts a research-driven and context-sensitive methodology. Drawing from academic expertise in spatial analysis, ecological urbanism, and post-earthquake reconstruction, its approach goes beyond conventional methods, seeking innovative pathways in spatial design and environmental planning.
Guided by the philosophy of “art. design + culture,” the studio emphasizes that design is not merely a process of creating physical objects but a narrative shaped by the emotional power of art, the functional intelligence of design, and the deep memory of culture. Through this perspective, each project is envisioned as an opportunity to enrich spatial experience, transcending form and function to create meaningful layers of engagement.
📌 “Design is a dialogue—between nature and structure, emotion and space, function and experience.
ABOUT
Anıl /ɑːˈnɯl/ ÇAKIR is a multidisciplinary designer, landscape architect, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) specialist based in Eskişehir, Turkey. He is the founder of Anıl Çakır Architecture Landscape Interior, where he explores the intersections of art. design + culture.
Anıl holds a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLArch) from Eskişehir Technical University, specializing in Remote Sensing and GIS under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Alper Çabuk, which he completed in 2024. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design (BVCD) at Anadolu University (2022-2026). He also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (BLArch) at Düzce University (2018-2022) and attended Ankara University in 2019-2020 as part of the Farabi Exchange Program.
Anıl has contributed to research on smart cities, spatial analysis, and post-earthquake reconstruction strategies, with publications on Ian McHarg’s ecological planning approach.
📌 “For Anıl Çakır, art is the act of eliminating the dominance of a blank page.”
EDUCATION
Eskisehir Technical University
Master of Landscape Architecture – MLArch, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Alper Çabuk
GPA: 3.46/4.00
Graduated with Honors
Thesis: “The Use of GIS-Supported Semi-Autonomous Planning Bot in Site Selection Studies: The Case of Karaburun District, Izmir”
Anadolu University
Bachelor of Visual Communication Design – BVCD, Visual Communication Design
GPA: Ongoing/4.00
Ankara University
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture – BLArch, Landscape Architecture (Farabi Exchange Program)
GPA: 3.29/4.00
Duzce University
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture – BLArch, Landscape Architecture
GPA: 3.24/4.00
Graduated as the Second Rank in Faculty and Department
ORGANIZATION + EXHIBITION
Life and Career Fair – 2019
Role: Visitor
Location: Düzce, Turkey
Description: A career fair designed to help participants explore professional opportunities, connect their education with future career paths, and understand the essential skills required for their industries.
Quarantine Exit – 2021
Role: Invited Guest
Location: Eskişehir, Turkey
Description: The first digital art exhibition in Eskişehir, showcasing works that explore themes of isolation, transformation, and the digital age.
Yas ve Haz – 2023
Role: Visitor
Location: OMM, Eskişehir
Description: An exhibition that examines the complexities of human emotions, bringing together works from various disciplines to explore the coexistence of grief and joy within the same experience.
İki Güneş Altında – 2024
Role: Visitor
Location: OMM, Eskişehir
Description: An exhibition that explores the speculative and mythological possibilities of a sky with two suns, inviting viewers on a journey through humanity’s deep connection with the Sun.
Landscape Istanbul Fair – 2024
Role: Visitor
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Description: A leading trade fair for the landscape and ornamental plant industries, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global market expansion.
Ehlikeyif – 2025
Role: Visitor
Location: OMM, Eskişehir
Description: An exhibition redefining the relationship between form and function, bringing together contemporary art and design disciplines through works that transcend traditional creative boundaries.
PUBLICATIONS
A. Articles presented in international conferences and published in the relevant book of proceedings
Çakır, A., Karababa, E. M., Erdemir, F. T., Şenik, B., & Karaçor, E. K. (2022). Spatial analysis for smart city approach: The case of Beşiktaş-Etiler neighborhood. Innovations in Smart Cities Applications Volume 5, 393, 41-52. Springer, Cham.
B. Articles presented in national conferences and published in the relevant book of proceedings
Erkek, E., & Çakır, A. (2024). Mekânsal planlama ve coğrafi bilgi sistemleri (CBS) ilişkisi. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies, 7(1), 1-15.
C. National books or book chapters
Çakır, A., Erkek, E., Çabuk, A., Küçükoğlu, İ., Bölek, B., & Duymuş, H. (2024). Understanding Ian McHarg: Planning strategies based on the design with nature approach for post-earthquake reconstruction in Antakya. EMU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, 1, 70-78.