Studio Fandam is a multidisciplinary design studio rooted in architectural thinking, founded by Handan Akyürek, an M.Sc. Architect and Visual Artist.
Based in Turkey and collaborating globally, the studio takes its name from Handan’s childhood nickname and operates on a flexible system rather than heavy office hierarchies.
Depending on the task, our methods can range from advanced computational coding to hands-on analog techniques. Blending algorithmic thinking with material narratives, our practice spans;
Architectural creative direction/storytelling/editorial design/visualizaiton, interior and object design, digital prototyping and fabrication drawings, and data-driven spatial installations.
Handan Akyürek received her B.Arch from Yıldız Technical University in 2015 and later pursued her M.Sc. at Middle East Technical University (METU), defending her thesis in 2023 on interpreting user traces as feedback mechanisms through a machine learning implementation.
During her four years at SANALarc, she gained comprehensive experience ranging from concept design to site management, ultimately specializing in architectural visual communication design. Her practical background is further informed by international roles, including managing a construction site in Malta and working as an architectural intern in Helsinki.
Since 2019, she has continuously collaborated with various artists, architects, and researchers. In 2024, she founded Studio Fandam, where she seamlessly bridges her spatial expertise with her ongoing academic research and her practice as a visual artist focusing on embroidery and analog photography.
For her full CV, please click here, and for her artistic practice, click here.