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Samet Atalay, Ahmet Kerem Özcan & Kamil Djoshkunov

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Firera

Samet Atalay was born on March 9, 2002, in Ankara, where he currently lives. He began his undergraduate studies in the Department of Architecture at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University in 2023 and is currently in his final year. His design philosophy places sustainability, user experience, and functionality at its core. In his architectural work, he actively utilizes software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion to develop and communicate his ideas. He has been involved in every stage of his team's project, from the initial conceptual development through to the final submission, which received an Honorable Mention in an international architectural competition. As he develops his career in architecture, Samet's primary goal is to create innovative and sustainable designs that are sensitive to both people and the natural environment.

Ahmet Kerem Özcan was born on June 12, 2003, in Kocaeli, Türkiye, and is a third-year student at the Faculty of Architecture, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University. His design approach is grounded in practicality and realism, with a belief that architecture should not only be visually appealing but also respond to real-life problems. He sees architecture as a powerful discipline capable of making human life safer, more sustainable, and of higher quality.

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