Ayşe Tuba Abay

Personal Information

Architect specialized in architectural design and consultancy, with a focus on sustainability, urban transformation, and functional design. Founder of the Designers-A brand.

Positions and Responsibilities

  • Designers-A – Founder Architect
  • PM Office – Co-Founder (former) Education
  • Yıldız Technical University, Department of Architecture (2001) 

Professional Experience

Began professional career following graduation by actively working in various architectural offices and individual projects. In the early stages of her career, took part in both design and construction departments of leading projects in Türkiye, including Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Tekfen Tower, Kanyon Shopping Mall, Forum Bornova, Forum Antalya, Forum Mersin, Ankara Gordion Shopping Mall, and Forum Istanbul. During this period, developed particular expertise in residential, shopping mall, hotel, and restaurant projects.

As a co-founder of PM Office, assumed responsibilities as both designer and contractor in numerous mass housing, office, hotel, and restaurant projects. Since 2018, has been delivering projects under the Designers-A brand in collaboration with individual and multidisciplinary partners, both domestically and internationally. With the onset of the pandemic period, has primarily focused on nature-based and ecological living projects in the Northern Aegean region.

Architectural approach is based on principles of sustainability, contextual design, and functional aesthetics. Projects are developed within their geographical and cultural context, producing contemporary solutions through the use of natural and innovative materials.

Selected Works

  • Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium
  • Tekfen Tower
  • Kanyon Shopping Mall
  • Forum Bornova
  • Forum Antalya
  • Forum Mersin
  • Ankara Gordion Shopping Mall
  • Forum Istanbul
  • Nature-Based and Ecological Living Projects in the Northern Aegean Region