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Seyhan ÖZDEMİR SARPER

Born in İstanbul, in year 1975. Graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Architecture Faculty in year 1998 and together with Sefer Çağlar, they have established Autoban in year 2003.

Autoban, being a multi-disciplinary design studio, carries on its empirical studies in architecture, interior design and product design fields, in a global scale. Autoban has been awarded, locally and globally, not only in a wide range of projects in London, Manchester, Zurich, Prague, Hong Kong, Maldives but also with their product designs, that are sold over 50 different locations across the world. ‘Best Young Designer’ in year 2004, by Wallpaper* magazine, Skytrax World Airport Awards – “World’s Best Business Class Airport Lounge”, Rot Design Award and Architizer Jury’s Special Award in airport category with Heydar Aliyev International Airport Project, as Yatch and Aviation Best Interior Design Award with Aquarius yatch design are only a few of these. As well taking place in non-profit organizations, Autoban, have represented Turkey, in London Design Biennale, in year 2016.

Seyhan Özdemir Sarper, took part in remarkable design events such as iF Product Design Awards, WAF, APIDA as juror and guest speaker, in the hearts of creative industry.

Nick offers 20 years of international experience in a wide range of complex projects for transportation-focused, commercial, institutional and private clients. Following his professional studies and registration in England, he worked at Foster & Partners’ London offices, gaining valuable hands-on experience in substantial construction projects. Since joining the practice in 2006, Nick has been involved with several of our most innovative projects, providing valuable leadership in the coordination of detailed client requirements and consultant team design integration. In addition to his Project Principal role and management on all our TransLink projects, he has provided leadership on major projects for the Prince Rupert Port Authority, College of New Caledonia, as well as our multi-phased airport terminal expansions in Terrace, Nanaimo, and Turks & Caicos.

Academician Branko Kincl

1964. Graduated at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb
1964-66. Vjenceslav Richter studio
1966-69. Drago Galić master workshop
1993. position of a professor
2001. elected permanent professor
2006. becomes a regular member of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
2007. – 2012. Doctoral studies “Architecture” course Housing – strategies and urban matrixes
2012. On November 5, during ceremonial session of the University of Zagreb’s Senate, he was elected in honorary rank and received the professor emeritus title.
2013. elected in honorary member of Society of Architects Zagreb.

Awards:
1983. ""Vladimir Nazor"" annual award
1990. 26th Zagreb salon annual award
2001. ""Regione del Veneto"" special award
2001. International IOC / IAKS Award
2002. Award of the City of Zagreb
2011. Acknowledgment for the accomplished project of the factory complex in Kanfanar during a competition “Premio internazionale Dedalo Minosse alla committenza di architettura"", which was organized by the Association of Architects ALA - Assoarchitetti, Vicenza, Italy.
2012. received the “Viktor Kovačić” award for worklife excellence
2017. received the “Vladimir Nazor” award for worklife excellence
2017. American architecture prize - winner
2017. World architecture festival- finalist

Member of IAHS – International Association for Housing Science, Miami, 2000.
Member of IAKS / International Association for Sports and Leisure activities, Köln, 2001.