Emre is in conversation with Tuğrul Ağırbaş

On YouTube channel “Tuğrul Ağırbaş ile Rahat Battı”, Emre Arolat discusses his early works in America and at Arolat Architecture, as well as the establishment of EAA. He delves into the relationship between art and architecture, the role of an architect, how he perceives his own designs, and his approach to design and drawing. He also addresses criticisms from the architectural community, his favorite cities, admired architects, his working style, collaboration with the EAA team, and offers advice to young architects.

Furthermore, he touches upon the Ipekyol Textile Factory, its design story, features, and the awards it received. He discusses the unique design and story of the Sancaklar Mosque, as well as The Museum Hotel Antakya, its distinctive design, story, and the challenges faced during the project’s process. He also talks about EAA’s current projects.

In addition, Emre Arolat shares his thoughts on how Antakya can recover and rebuild after an earthquake and describes the formation of the collective initiative called “Common Mindset Antakya, which aims to explore possibilities and generate ideas for the city’s revitalization.

You can watch the video here.