About us

Akart Architecture & Engineering

At Akart Architecture, we approach every project by accurately interpreting its context, centering the user experience, and generating durable, clean, yet robust solutions.

Sun Palace River
Sun Palace River
Sun Palace River
Sun Palace River
Sun Palace River
Sun Palace River

Akart Architecture was founded in Antalya in 1997 by Architect Emel Akar Sönmez and Civil Engineer Cem Erkut Sönmez. Since its establishment, the firm has been providing comprehensive services in architectural design, interior architecture, construction implementation, reinforced concrete structural design, and steel structure engineering.

İl Emniyet Müdür Yrd. Makam Odası
İl Emniyet Müdür Yrd. Makam Odası
İl Emniyet Müdür Yrd. Makam Odası

In recent years, Akart Architecture has gained significant experience through design and construction projects for airport facilities. In addition, the firm continues to deliver architectural projects, interior design solutions, implementation services, and engineering consultancy for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Aesthetic quality, functionality, and sustainability are among the core principles of our design approach.

The awards and recognitions received in architectural design competitions reflect the creative, disciplined, and high-quality nature of our work.

Aysun Hanım Villa
Aysun Hanım Villa
Aysun Hanım Villa

Our Architectural Perspective & Vision

At Akart Architecture, we approach every project by carefully interpreting its context, placing user experience at the center, and creating timeless, refined yet powerful solutions.

Our design philosophy considers architecture not merely as a process of constructing buildings, but as a holistic experience that establishes a meaningful and sustainable relationship between people and space.

Our vision is to create lasting, high-quality, and original spaces by integrating functionality, aesthetics, engineering, and environmental sensitivity. We aim to maintain a reliable, solution-oriented architectural and engineering approach at every scale. Trust, quality, and originality are our top priorities in every project.

Architectural Design Competition Awards

1

st

Antalya Varsak Municipality Cultural and Service Building Architectural Design Competition

2

nd

Antalya Serik Municipality Cultural and Service Building Architectural Design Competition

Honorable Mention

TOKİ Istanbul Kayabaşı Housing Design Architectural Concept Competition

Our Founders

A journey shaped by experience and expertise

Emel AKAR SÖNMEZ

Architect

She graduated from the Department of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University in 1994. In 1995, she founded Akart Architecture Office in Antalya and, as of 1997, continued her professional work under Akart Architecture & Engineering Ltd.

Between 1996 and 2004, she served in various roles on the Board of Directors of the Antalya Branch of the Chamber of Architects.

Cem Erkut SÖNMEZ

Civil Engineer

He graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in 1994. In 1997, he took part in the establishment of Akart Architecture & Engineering Ltd. He continues his professional work in reinforced concrete structural design, steel structure projects, and construction implementation.

Our Founders

A journey shaped by experience and expertise

Emel AKAR SÖNMEZ

Architect

She graduated from the Department of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University in 1994. In 1995, she founded Akart Architecture Office in Antalya and, as of 1997, continued her professional work under Akart Architecture & Engineering Ltd.

Between 1996 and 2004, she served in various roles on the Board of Directors of the Antalya Branch of the Chamber of Architects.

Cem Erkut SÖNMEZ

Civil Engineer

He graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in 1994. In 1997, he took part in the establishment of Akart Architecture & Engineering Ltd. He continues his professional work in reinforced concrete structural design, steel structure projects, and construction implementation.

Our Founders

A journey shaped by experience and expertise

Emel AKAR SÖNMEZ

Architect

She graduated from the Department of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University in 1994. In 1995, she founded Akart Architecture Office in Antalya and, as of 1997, continued her professional work under Akart Architecture & Engineering Ltd.

Between 1996 and 2004, she served in various roles on the Board of Directors of the Antalya Branch of the Chamber of Architects.

Cem Erkut SÖNMEZ

Civil Engineer

He graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in 1994. In 1997, he took part in the establishment of Akart Architecture & Engineering Ltd. He continues his professional work in reinforced concrete structural design, steel structure projects, and construction implementation.

Get in Touch With Us

Let’s start creating the space you’ve envisioned together. From the design process to construction, we’re by your side every step of the way.

Get in Touch With Us

Let’s start creating the space you’ve envisioned together. From the design process to construction, we’re by your side every step of the way.

Get in Touch With Us

Let’s start creating the space you’ve envisioned together. From the design process to construction, we’re by your side every step of the way.