We initiate our projects with an intense research process, documenting, analysing and validating the spatial program. We filter the user oriented substance in form of space flows and functional diagramms. These deliver the core ingredients around which we develop the spatial concept. Particular emphasis is given to the space in between because we see it as the binding material for achieving a coherence of multiple activities. We also believe that the key to achieve comfort and a versatile built environment is simplicity. The architectural blueprint is then presented as the final cristallization of this simplicity.
Our Services
Concept and Design Development
• Site Analysis and Urban Planning
• Refurbishing of existing space
• Architectural services
• Interior design
• Furniture and product design
Construction Design and Supervision
• Interdisciplinary design coordination
• Mock-up production and prototyping
• Construction documentation
• Construction scheduling and cost analysis
Building Technologies
• Implementation of building automation and responsive environments
• Planning methods for building sustainibility
• Material and innovation research
Deliverables
Mapping diagramms • Functional space scenarios • 3D sketches and renderings • Study models • Material and mood boards • Interior and exterior walk-through animation • Design report and drawings • Schedules
Our Team
Stefan Rizo
Founder, Architect
Stefan Rizo graduated from Vienna University of Technology in 2005, Rizo worked at DB Architecture, Atelier DIP and Mete Construction. He worked as a project leader in HWP Planung-Stuttgart in 2010 before becoming the founding partner of platz architecture + design.
Banu Tangüler
Founder, Architect
Banu Tangüler graduated from Yeditepe University in 2004, Tanguler worked at GAD Architecture, SU11 Architecture and Design and Donald Blair + Partners Architects in New York until 2009. She continued her work as a project leader in HWP Planung-Stuttgart and ARUP in 2009-2010 before becoming the founding partner of platz architecture + design.
Nikolai Rizo
Partner, Product Designer
Nikolai Rizo graduated from Politecnico di Milano in 2014, worked with jozeph forakis design as senior product designer & yacht designer, partnered with vve.design as industrial designer. Over the years he was involved in numerous projects through a global client base across a wide range of industries from household appliances to high-tech consumer electronics, from urban furniture, to yacht design. His roles covered all the stages of project development from concept ideation to design for manufacturing.
Ece Nakışcı
Architect
Ece Nakışcı graduated from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture of the MEF University with a bachelor degree in 2019. Ever since she has been working with the team as an architect.