Founded in 2012, İzmir & Ankara based Studio Evren Başbuğ Architects Co. Ltd. provides services for all fields and disciplines of design with a focus on the architectural and urban scale. The young and dynamic design team strives to create a critical balance between the experience and the experimental, thus keeping the design mindset fresh at all times. The Yeşilova Höyük Visitor Center and Bostanlı Footbridge & Sunset Lounge are among the most notable recent works designed by the practice. The Bostanlı Footbridge & Sunset Lounge was awarded the National Architecture Award in the 'Buildings / Public Space' category in 2018. The founder and the creative director of the office, Evren Başbuğ (M. Arch.), has won over 20 awards (including 4 first prizes) in national architectural competitions and various professional awards and commendations from national / international platforms / programmes. In addition to his professional career, Evren Başbuğ is teaching as a part-time studio instructor at TED University Faculty of Architecture. He is also a member of the Architects’ Professional Committee in the İzmir Chamber of Commerce.