Born in Istanbul, Ece Zeynep Özbek began her early education in Italy and completed her studies in Istanbul. She graduated from the Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Architecture – Department of Industrial Design.
In 1998, she founded Design & Solutions, marking the beginning of her professional career. At the same time, as a founding partner of Bolka Granit, she took part in numerous projects within the natural stone and marble industry.
For over thirty years, she has been working in interior architecture, industrial design, and product design. Her portfolio includes a wide range of hotels, restaurants, residences, retail spaces, embassies, and shopping centers, both in Turkey and abroad.
Her design philosophy is defined by a holistic approach that merges functionality and aesthetics, guided by a deep sensitivity to the spirit of space.
She continues her work collectively with a team of creative, highly accomplished partners from different disciplines, producing innovative ideas and original design solutions.
For Ece Özbek, design is more than a profession — it is a way of perceiving life, people, and nature.