CBA OFFICE PROFILE Founded in Istanbul, Cafer Bozkurt Architects is firmly grounded in the magnificent and complex Urban Historic Context it is naturally situated in. CBA positions itself in the exciting battleground of architectural and urban design where contemporary life and the historical cultural context meet. The endeavour to reconcile these two (opposing but complementary) forces has become a globally prevalent question crucial to human life in our growing cities and CBA views our profession of urban and architectural design as lying at the center of a sustainable, equitable and meaningful future. CBA has completed a great number of projects in Turkey and abroad at various scales and program functions, ranging from single villas to large settlements integrated with its wider environment: - Building in the Historic Context: Restoration and Design Projects in the Istanbul Historical Peninsula and restoration works of Historic Wooden Waterfront Houses along the Bosphorus coast. - Public Architecture: Important cultural and educational facilities (Operas, Concert Hall, etc.) - Distinguished residential settlements, holiday resorts and recreational architecture. Cafer Bozkurt has served as a member of various non-governmental organizations and public institutions, perpetually working to create awareness and respect for the architectural profession. He is frequently invited to speak on a range of topics at conferences and meetings related to architecture as well as being a juror in urban planning and architecture competitions throughout his career. Furthermore, he has served as a design critic and lecturer at schools of architecture in Turkey and abroad.