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Traditional Japanese interior design

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MMU ARCHITECTURE - ISTANBUL, TURKIYE

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Mahmut Ünal

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Mahmut Ünal

Founder & Architect

Why we exist

Design is not simply the creation of form; it is the careful shaping of how people experience space over time. At MMU Arch, we approach architecture, interiors, and retail environments as a continuous process where concept, material, detail, and execution are considered together from the outset. We believe that meaningful spaces emerge when design intent is carried through every stage of a project with clarity and precision.

Our work spans hospitality, retail, workplace, and residential projects, guided by a commitment to thoughtful design, technical rigor, and lasting relevance. Rather than pursuing temporary trends, we focus on creating environments that respond to their context, support everyday life, and retain their value long after completion.

Founder, Renji Aalto looking at papers

Roots and approach

MMU Arch was founded on the belief that thoughtful design emerges from clarity, dialogue, and attention to detail. Our approach is shaped by a close relationship between concept development, material exploration, and execution — allowing each project to evolve with consistency from idea to realization. Rather than applying a fixed aesthetic, we respond to the unique context, function, and character of every space, creating environments that feel both intentional and enduring.

Metal Table standing aganst a wood wall
Metal Table standing aganst a wood wall

AWARDS

First Prize

2014 Çuhadaroğlu Information Center Architectural Competition

w/ Mahmut Maksut Ünal, Duygu Bingül

Second Prize

2015 Autodesk DesignNext Project Competition

w/ Mahmut Maksut Ünal Abdullah Bozkuş Prof. Dr. Ömür Barkul

Honorable Mention

2012 S.O.S Independent Architects Association Gezi Park Competition

w/ Mahmut Maksut Ünal Duygu Bingül Özdil Buran

Participant

2015 Prosteel Steel Structure Competition

w/ Mahmut Ünal, Duygu Bingül, Ömer Ülker, Mehmet Mert Sezer

PARTICIPANT

2015 Çuhadaroğlu Observatory Student Ideas Competition

w/Mahmut Maksut Ünal, Abdullah Bozkuş

PARTICIPANT

Urban Design Ideas Competition for the Future of the Relocated Eskişehir Atatürk Stadium Site

w/Mahmut Maksut Ünal, Mert Sezer, Duygu Bingül, Ömer Ülker