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{{Short description|Turkish architect}}
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{{Infobox architect
| name = Sefik Birkiye
| name = Şefik Birkiye
| image = Sefik Birkiye 2.png
| image =
| image size = 200px
| caption = Birkiye, Founder of Vizzion Europe
| caption = Birkiye, Founder of Vizzion Europe
| birth_date = 1954
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1954}}
| birth_place = [[Ankara]], [[Turkey]]
| birth_place = [[Ankara]], [[Turkey]]
| nationality = [[Belgian]], [[Turkey|Turkish]]
| nationality = [[Belgians|Belgian]], [[Turkey|Turkish]]
| alma_mater = {{unbulleted list |[[La_Cambre|La Cambre School of Architecture]]|[[Université_catholique_de_Louvain|University of Louvain]]}}
| alma_mater = {{unbulleted list |[[La Cambre|La Cambre School of Architecture]]|[[Université catholique de Louvain|University of Louvain]]}}
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| significant_projects = {{unbulleted list |[[Presidential Complex (Turkey)]] |[[Taksim Mosque]] ([[Turkey]]) |Jardin des Fonderies apartment ([[Brussels]])|Green Island office complex ([[Brussels]])|City 2 shopping mall ([[Brussels]])}}
| awards = {{unbulleted list |[[MIPIM]] Award 1998: Best residential development|[[MIPIM]] Award 2000: Best business centre}}
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| significant_projects = {{unbulleted list |Jardin des Fonderies appartment ([[Brussels]])|Green Island office complex ([[Brussels]])|City 2 shopping mall ([[Brussels]])}}
| website = <!-- {{http://www.vizzion-architects.com/index.php|vizzion-architects.com}} -->
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'''Sefik Birkiye''' is a Turkish [[architect]] who has designed buildings in [[Brussels]], [[France]], [[Switzerland]], [[Monaco]], [[the United States of America]], and [[Turkey]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lacapitale.be/1143840/article/2014-11-09/turquie-le-palais-megalo-du-president-turc-erdogan-dessine-par-un-architecte-bru|title=Le palais du président turc Erdogan dessiné par un architecte bruxellois|date=2014|work=[[La Capitale]]|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> He is the founder of Vizzion Architects, a team which has been designing architecture in Brussels since 1979, as well as the founder of Vizzion Europe, an umbrella company with many projects around the world.<ref name=Soir>{{cite news|url=http://www.lesoir.be/266095/article/economie/immo/2013-06-20/batiment-devait-initialement-accueillir-un-bureau-d-architecture|title=Le batiment devait initialement accueillir un bureau d’architecture|date=2013|work=[[Le Soir]]|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref>
'''Şefik Birkiye''' (born 1954) is a [[Turkish people|Turkish]]-Belgian [[architect]] who has designed buildings in [[Brussels]], [[France]], [[Switzerland]], [[Monaco]], the [[United States]], and [[Turkey]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.lacapitale.be/1143840/article/2014-11-09/turquie-le-palais-megalo-du-president-turc-erdogan-dessine-par-un-architecte-bru|title=Le palais du président turc Erdogan dessiné par un architecte bruxellois|date=2014|work=[[La Capitale]]|accessdate=January 2, 2015 |language= french}}</ref> He is the founder of Vizzion Architects, a team that has been designing architecture in Brussels since 1979, as well as the founder of Vizzion Europe, an international umbrella company.<ref name=Soir>{{cite news|url=http://www.lesoir.be/266095/article/economie/immo/2013-06-20/batiment-devait-initialement-accueillir-un-bureau-d-architecture|title=Le batiment devait initialement accueillir un bureau d’architecture|date=2013|work=[[Le Soir]]|accessdate=January 2, 2015|language=french|archive-date=2015-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103024152/http://www.lesoir.be/266095/article/economie/immo/2013-06-20/batiment-devait-initialement-accueillir-un-bureau-d-architecture|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Birkiye was born in [[Ankara]] in 1954. At the age of 17, he moved to Brussels in order to pursue his academic interests. In 1978, he graduated in [[architecture]] from [[La_Cambre|La Cambre School of Architecture]]. In 1981, he then went to study at [[Université_catholique_de_Louvain|University of Louvain]] where he obtained a [[master's degree]] in [[urban planning]].<ref name="Soir"/>
Birkiye was born in [[Ankara]] in 1954. At the age of 17, he moved to Brussels in order to pursue his academic interests. In 1978, he graduated in [[architecture]] from [[La Cambre|La Cambre School of Architecture]]. In 1981, he then went to study at [[Université catholique de Louvain|University of Louvain]] where he obtained a [[master's degree]] in [[urban planning]].<ref name="Soir"/>

[[File:City 2 (Brussels).JPG|alt=|left|thumb|320px|City 2 shopping mall]]


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:Logo_vizzion_architects_Sefik_Birkiye.jpg|alt=|right|thumb|Vizzion Architects]]
[[File:Logo_vizzion_architects_Sefik_Birkiye.jpg|alt=|right|thumb|Vizzion Architects]]
[[File:LOGO_VIZZION_EUROPE_Sefik_Birkiye.jpg|alt=|right|thumb|150px|Vizzion Europe]]
[[File:LOGO_VIZZION_EUROPE_Sefik_Birkiye.jpg|alt=|right|thumb|150px|Vizzion Europe]]

In 1979, Birkiye founded Vizzion Architects, a team with several high-profile projects in Brussels. After many years of success and growing reputation in the industry, Birkiye founded the umbrella company Vizzion Europe in order to expand internationally. To date, Vizzion Europe has designed over 8 million metres sq. of property, 4 million of which is situated in Brussels.<ref name="Soir"/>
In 1979, Birkiye founded Vizzion Architects, a team with several high-profile projects in Brussels. After many years of success and growing reputation in the industry, Birkiye founded the umbrella company Vizzion Europe in order to expand internationally. To date, Vizzion Europe has designed over 8 million metres sq. of property, 4 million of which is situated in Brussels.<ref name="Soir"/>


==Projects==
==Projects==
*'''Jardin des Fonderies''' apartment (1998) - received the 1998 [[MIPIM]] Award for best residential development<ref name="Soir"/>
*'''Jardin des Fonderies''' apartment (1998) - received the 1998 MIPIM Award for best residential development<ref name="Soir"/>
*'''City 2''' shopping mall (1999)<ref name="Soir"/>
*'''City 2''' shopping mall (1999)<ref name="Soir"/>
*'''Green Island''' office complex (2000) - received the 2000 [[MIPIM]] Award for best business centre<ref name="Soir"/>
*'''Green Island''' office complex (2000) - received the 2000 MIPIM Award for best business centre<ref name="Soir"/>
*'''[[Presidential Complex (Turkey)]]''' - Turkish Presidential Complex (2014)<ref name=zeve>{{cite news|url=http://www.zeve.com.tr/tc-cumhurbaskanligi-kulliyesi-ankara|title=T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Külliyesi /Ankara | date= 2014 |work= zeve.com.tr | accessdate= January 21, 2022 |language= turkish}}</ref><ref name=Radikal>{{cite news| url= http://www.radikal.com.tr/politika/ak-sarayda-sagir-oda-olacak-1214524/|title=Ak Saray'da sağır oda olacak | date= 2014| work= [[Radikal]]| accessdate= February 6, 2015 |language= turkish}}</ref>
*'''[[Taksim Mosque]]''' - [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]] (2021)<ref name="ntv-taksim-mosque">{{cite news | url = http://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/taksime-camiyi-yapan-isim-belli-oldu,7V-SGQ8390eHo6NlJ6G2vQ | title= Taksim'e camiyi yapan isim belli oldu | work = NTV | accessdate = 19 February 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170216054419/http://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/taksime-camiyi-yapan-isim-belli-oldu,7V-SGQ8390eHo6NlJ6G2vQ |archive-date= 16 February 2017 | url-status = live | language= turkish}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.vizzion-europe.com/en/index.html Vizzion Europe]
* [http://www.vizzion-europe.com/en/index.html Vizzion Europe]


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Latest revision as of 20:28, 11 February 2024

Şefik Birkiye
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Ankara, Turkey
NationalityBelgian, Turkish
Alma mater
OccupationArchitect
Projects

Şefik Birkiye (born 1954) is a Turkish-Belgian architect who has designed buildings in Brussels, France, Switzerland, Monaco, the United States, and Turkey.[1] He is the founder of Vizzion Architects, a team that has been designing architecture in Brussels since 1979, as well as the founder of Vizzion Europe, an international umbrella company.[2]

Early life and education[edit]

Birkiye was born in Ankara in 1954. At the age of 17, he moved to Brussels in order to pursue his academic interests. In 1978, he graduated in architecture from La Cambre School of Architecture. In 1981, he then went to study at University of Louvain where he obtained a master's degree in urban planning.[2]

Career[edit]

Vizzion Architects
Vizzion Europe

In 1979, Birkiye founded Vizzion Architects, a team with several high-profile projects in Brussels. After many years of success and growing reputation in the industry, Birkiye founded the umbrella company Vizzion Europe in order to expand internationally. To date, Vizzion Europe has designed over 8 million metres sq. of property, 4 million of which is situated in Brussels.[2]

Projects[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Le palais du président turc Erdogan dessiné par un architecte bruxellois". La Capitale (in French). 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Le batiment devait initialement accueillir un bureau d'architecture". Le Soir (in French). 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-01-03. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  3. ^ "T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Külliyesi /Ankara". zeve.com.tr (in Turkish). 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Ak Saray'da sağır oda olacak". Radikal (in Turkish). 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "Taksim'e camiyi yapan isim belli oldu". NTV (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.

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