We are Studio Pines. We love working on different scales, typologies, and geographies.
— About Us
Founded in 2023 in İstanbul and led by Volkan Taşkın and Fadime Kul Taşkın, Studio Pines brings together over a decade of experience in architecture.
The practice emphasizes a process-driven approach, focusing on inventive, design-led solutions achieved through collaboration and critical exploration. Studio Pines provides creative solutions to spatial challenges and remains open to new partnerships and collaborations.
Volkan Taşkın
MSc. Architect, Co-Founder
Volkan is an award winning architect and designer. He graduated from Robert College in İstanbul and studied architecture at İstanbul Technical University. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the same university. Volkan was among the designers representing Turkey at the Rotterdam Architecture Biennale in 2005. He was also selected for an international team of architects to repurpose the then-defunct Galata Greek School. Between 2012 and 2014, Volkan co-hosted “Açık Mimarlık”, the longest running architecture radio program in Turkey. Taşkın also contributed to the architectural press with many articles and reviews.
His expertise allows him to lead projects of varying scales from masterplans, urban parks to cultural buildings, religious spaces and to interiors and furniture design. Volkan is involved in the design process of numerous projects in 15 countries ranging from the United States, Bahamas to Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Libya.
Fadime Kul Taşkın
MSc. Architect, Co-Founder
Fadime is an architect with vast experience in architecture design as well as restoration projects. With numerous awards at the helm, she commands the Pines team with her meticulous approach to architecture and interiors. She graduated from the Architecture Department of Karadeniz Technical University in 2009. In 2019, she completed her master's degree in Architectural Design at İstanbul Technical University. She has worked as an architect on high-quality historic building projects such as the survey, restitution, and restoration project for the Huber Mansion at the Tarabya Presidential Residence.
Fadime is also a lecturer in Gedik and Medipol Universities where she directs design studio classes.
Approach & Services
— How We Work
At the core of Studio Pines is the belief that architecture is a dialogue between fragments — people, systems, and environments.
Projects
Square meters
Countries
Awards
Architecture
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From concept to construction, we develop designs that respond to context, function, and culture.
Interiors
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Our interiors balance aesthetics, functionality, and materiality, creating spaces that feel purposeful and human-centered.
Consultancy
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We provide oversight and guidance throughout all phases of a project, ensuring quality, coordination, and seamless execution.
Team & Collaborators
We work alongside a network of specialists, whose knowledge and insight enrich each project.
Team
Volkan Taşkın, Fadime Kul Taşkın, Eren Kırıştıoğlu, Ahmet Berk Hot
Collaborators
Ahmet Bedir
Alias
Antik Yapı Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Atelye 98
Atölye Mekanik
Ayşe Bilgi Mustu
CMT Elektrik
Deniz Ardıç (Little Cute Things)
Doğukan Koç
Ercan Nargöz
Faal Office
Fevzi Kazaz
Hacer Bozkurt (Studio Hacer Bozkurt)
HET Landscape and Urban Design
Hokasu
Knauf
Konak Mobilya
Liteco
Mavva Yapı Proje
Merve Aksoy Evliyaoğlu
Mescioğlu Engineering
Mustafa Duru
Nurus
OM Arch
Poltrona Frau
Recep Minga
Selami Gündüzeri
Songül Demirdöğen
Tepta
Timuçin Kaan Manço
Tuba Kara (CETT Architects)
Yiğit Yalgın
Ömer Can Savaş
Who we
work with
— Our Clients
Studio Pines works with public and private clients as well as international organizations. We build trusted collaborations across scales and contexts.
Private
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Alle Sağlık Hizmetleri AŞ
Caligo Teknoloji AŞ
Coca Cola İçecek AŞ
Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi AŞ
Fiba Faktoring AŞ
Fiba Holding AŞ
GEANDIS Inc.
Inveon Digital Commerce Solutions Limited
Mescioğlu Mühendislik ve Müşavirlik AŞ
Phantom Event Engineering
Türer Tarım & Orman Ürünleri AŞ
Yolda Logistics & Technology Services
Public
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Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı (AÇEV)
Bergama Municipality
Beşiktaş Football AŞ
Çayeli Municipality
Çekül Vakfı
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality
TC Zonguldak Valiliği ve İl Özel İdaresi
Toplu Konut İdaresi (TOKİ)
Tuzla Municipality
Tübitak SAGE
Tümaş AŞ
Ümraniye Municipality
International
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Bioeksen R&D Technologies
Bouygues Construction
Caddell Construction Co & LLC
Enka Russia
Enka United Kingdom
Awards & Recognitions
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2025, Special Mention — A+ Awards Religious Buildings and Memorials: Büyükada Nizam Mosque
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2021, First Prize — Social Centers Project Competition: Esenler Community Center and Kindergarten Project
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2020, Jury Prize — VELUX Bringing Light to Life Architectural Awards: Design Incubation Campus Public Library
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2019, Honorable Mention — Istanbul Technical University New Management Faculty Building Architecture Competition
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2018, Selected Project — Architecture Yearbook: Sancaktepe Rehabilitation Center
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2017, Honorable Mention — Gallipoli War Cemeteries and Spaces of Memory Competition
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2017, Second Prize — TOKİ 7 İklim 7 Bölge Social Housing Competition: East Anatolia Subdivision (Muş)
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2017, Second Prize — TOKİ 7 İklim 7 Bölge Social Housing Competition: Black Sea Coast Subdivision (Kastamonu)
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2017, Encouragement Prize — 9th Annual National Landscape Design Awards: Project Category
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2017, First Prize — 9th Annual National Landscape Design Awards: Analysis and Planning Category
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2015, Honorable Mention — Bodrum Chamber of Trade: Building Architecture Competition
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2015, Turgut Cansever Award — National Architecture Award in Project Category
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2013, Honorable Mention — MEB Education Campuses Architecture Competition: Muğla Subdivision
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2011, Purchase Prize — Museum of Troy Architecture Competition
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2009, First Prize — TOKİ Kayabaşı Social Housing Project Competition
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2005, Purchase Prize — Karabük Municipality Building Architecture Competition
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2004, Purchase Prize — Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality Building Architecture Competition