Emre Güney is a graduate of the Interior Design Department at Karadeniz Technical University. Over the course of 15 years, he worked at some of Antalya’s most established design studios, contributing to more than 160 projects — primarily focused on hotel interiors and exteriors.
He also spent four years working within a hotel in Belek, where he gained hands-on experience in the tourism and hospitality sector. This role allowed him to understand design from the operational side — including budget management, hygiene standards, and material performance in real-world conditions.
With 24 years of professional experience, Emre is both a skilled storyteller and a keen observer. In his projects, he aims to bring spaces to life by capturing the interplay of light and shadow, texture and color — creating atmospheres that evoke the most desired emotions.
In his free time, Emre enjoys spending time in nature, photography, and exploring his passion for 3D product modeling & printing, making scale models, and prototyping.
Mehmet Saygıcı brings extensive experience in product strategy, innovation management, and integrated design processes, contributing to organizations by establishing a sustainable balance between market ambitions and production capabilities.
Throughout his career, he has played an active role in shaping new product visions, structuring development workflows, and aligning cross-functional teams around shared strategic goals.
Combining technical feasibility with commercial foresight, Saygıcı stands out for his commitment to innovation, quality, and user value across every stage of the product lifecycle. He has guided the evaluation of new product ideas, assessed market fit, and contributed to the development of strategies that secure competitive advantage.
Through analytical frameworks centered on product performance, user experience, and operational efficiency, he has strengthened decision-making processes with data-driven insights. He has also championed the establishment of a culture of innovation and systematic continuous improvement within organizations.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, Saygıcı has ensured alignment across departments in pursuit of common objectives, distinguished by his strategic perspective, holistic analysis, and cross-disciplinary approach.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ulvi Erhan Erol, ASLA
Educated at Istanbul University and Louisiana State University, Ulvi Erhan Erol is an internationally awarded landscape architect, academic, and design visionary blending ecology, culture, and art. Founder of UEE Design & Planning International, he became the first Turkish landscape architect to exhibit at ASLA EXPO (Arizona 2012, Boston 2013) and gained global acclaim with the “Turkish Upside-Down Garden” at IGS Hamburg 2013, honored with the Hamburg Governor’s Special Award and Silver Medal.
A recipient of numerous national and international design awards, Erol has provided consultancy for major urban, tourism, and ecological projects and participated in many hotel and theme park developments across Turkey and abroad. Since 2017, he has served as a grand jury member of the A’ Design Award (Como, Italy). He has also led over 100 ecological restoration projects, created Turkey’s first “Smart Park,” and founded the GreenEye Audit® Hotels & Golf Course sustainability certification program.
As Associate Professor at Süleyman Demirel University, he founded the Department of Landscape Architecture and leads the Design Academy and Anatolian Forest School programs. A member of ASLA and the Hippocrates Research Institute (Kos), Erol’s work unites academic depth, ecological intelligence, and timeless design excellence.