Abdi Güzer - architect chairman Associate professor Faculty of Architecture, METU Ankara

Dr. Celal Abdi Güzer is an associate professor in the Faculty of Architecture at Ankara's Middle East Technical University and is a graduate of the same university. He later studied architectural criticism at England's Newcastle upon Tyne University. He received his Ph. D. from the Middle East Technical University with a dissertation on "Criticism in Architecture".

He is an award-winning architect including two "first prizes" in national project competitions and has published a book on housing architecture. He is the author of many articles on modern architecture and has edited a volume on "Architecture
Since the 1970's". He functioned as the asst. Chairperson to the department of architecture at METU and Asst. Dean to the faculty of architecture, as well as the General Secretary to the Architect's Association.

Dr. Güzer acts as a jury member in many architectural competitions including Chamber Architects' Prize Program. He also realized architectural projects on various scales. He is currently teaching design and architectural criticism at METU.
DATE OF BIRTH
e-mail Born in Ankara, 09.01.1960


EDUCATION
1986-1994: Middle East Technical University, Faculty of
Architecture, Department of Architecture,
Ph. D. in Architecture
1990-1991: University of Newcastle upon Tyne,
Department of Architecture, Ph. D. research
1983-1985: Middle East Technical University, Faculty of
Architecture, Department of Architecture, M.S. in Architecture
1978-1982: Middle East Technical University, Faculty of
Architecture, Department of Architecture, B.A. in Architecture

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC EXPERIECE
1996- : Assoc. Prof. Dr. (title / YÖK)
1996- : Dalokay & Güzer Architectural Office, Consultant / Senior Designer
1994-1996: Asst. Prof. Dr. , Middle East Technical
University, Faculty of Architecture,
1987-1994: Instructor, Middle East Technical
University, Faculty of Architecture,
1990-1991: Teaching Assistant University of Newcastle upon Tyne,
Department of Architecture.
1983-1986: Research Assistant, Middle East Technical
University, Faculty of Architecture,
1982-1983: Erkal Architectural Office

TEACHING
1994-2003: Limits of Architectural Criticism (ARCH 417), elective course
1994-2003: Case Studies in Architectural Criticism (ARCH 418), elective course
1984-2003: Architectural Design VI (ARCH 402)
1984-2003: Architectural Design V (ARCH 401)
1996-1997: Summer Practice (ARCH 190 / 290)
1983-1984: Architectural Design I (ARCH 201)
1983-1984: Architectural Design II (ARCH 202)
1987-1989: Video Presentation Techniques in Architecture (ARCH ), elective course
1983-1986: Architectural Surveying I (ARCH 151)
1983-1986: Architectural Surveying II (ARCH 152)

ADMINISTRATIVE WORK / GROUP WORK
2002-2002: METU, Associate Dean for the Faculty of Architecture
1999-2000: METU, Department of Architecture, Building Design Coordinator
1995-1996: METU, Faculty of Architecture, Executive Board Member
1994-1999: METU, Department of Architecture, Assistant Chairperson
1995-2000: Architects Association - 1927, General Secretary
1992-1994: Architects Assotiation - 1927, Executive Board Member
1995-1996: Chamber of Architects ‚ ÇED Committee MEMBER
1991-1992: SMD Mimar Journal, Editorial Board Chairperson
1991-1992: SMD Mimar Journal, Editorial Board
1984-1988: Chamber of Architects, Editorial Board
1983-1985: European Architecture Students Assembly, Representative Board Member

MEMBERSHIPS
1996: Türk Serbest Mimarlar Dernegi
1995: ODTÜ Ögretim Elemanlari Dernegi
1994: ODTÜ Su Sporlari Kulübü
1987: Mimarlar Dernegi - 1927
1983: TMMOB Mimarlar Odasi

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS 2003:
"Ankara Osmanli Park" Urban Design Competition, 3rd mentionable prize (with Belemir Güzer, Fatih Öz and Oktan Nalbantoglu)
2002: "Ankara 50. Yil Park" Landscape Design Competition, 1st mentionable prize (with Belemir Güzer and Oktan Nalbantoglu )
2002: Ankara Kugulupark Landscape Design Competition, 1st mentionable prize (with Belemir Güzer and Yüksel Öztan )
2001: Antalya Lara Urban Park Urban Design and Landscape Design Competition (Limitted) 3rd mentionable prize (with Belemir Güzer and Yüksel Öztan )
2001: Gölbasi Urban Design and Landscape Design Competition 2nd recognition prize (with Belemir Güzer and Yüksel Öztan )
2000: Ankara, TESKOMB Head Office and Guest House Competition, 2nd Prize
1999: AYÇEV Foundation Premium Award of the Year
1997: Konya ‚ Çifte Kümbetler Parki Urban Design Competition, 3rd mentionable prize, (with Belemir GÜZER)
1996: Memorial / Grave for Prof. Dr. Rüstü Yüce Design Competition, 1st Prize (with Belemir GÜZER)
1996: Bursa, Yildirim Municupality Cultural Center Competition, 3rd mentionable prize, (with Ayse Take)
1996: Konya, Karatay Municupality Building and Urban Design Competition, 3rd mentionable prize, (with Murat BALAMIR)
1990: Ingiltere - British Council, Ph.D Research Award
1986: Ankara, Urban Design and Planning Competition for Ulus- Historical center of Ankara, 1st Prize, (with R. Bademli, Ö.Kiral, T.Ates)
1985: Office Complex For Greater Municipality Of Ankara, Recognition prize, (with S. Bozdogan, H.Ertekin, M. Artu)
1984: UNESCO, Housing for Tomorrow, Mentionable prize, (with Ufuk Yegenoglu)

ARCHITECTURAL / URBAN PROJECTS
(selected work) 2002: Urban Design for Ulus- Historical center of Ankara / A Cultural Complex in HaciBayram Mosque Area (Ongoing)
2002: Malatya Inönü University Central Library Building (With Gönül Evyapan)
2002: Malatya Inönü University Research Center (with Gönül Evyapan)
2001: Samsun Munucipality Ilk Dalga Park and Art Center Urban Design Project
2001: AGE Housing, Istanbul
2000: "Milli Egitim Bakanligi 8 Yillik Temel Egitim Okullari için Tip Projeler" School Buildings for Ministry of Education
1999: Milasli Housing and Trade Center, Konyayolu, Ankara
1999: Atatürk Parki Urban Design Project, Mersin Büyüksehir Belediyesi ODTÜ AGÜDOS / Consultant for Dalokay Mimarlik
1998: Güzer House, Binsesin, Ankara
1998: Likom Software House Headquatters, GOP, Ankara
1997: Dogan Family House, Hekimköy Sitesi, Ümitköy Ankara
1997: Giresun Yavuz Koleji (High School)
1988-1993: Architectural Projects in Hacibayram-i Veli Mosque Area Urban Design Project, Ulus / Ankara (with Ufuk Yegenoglu)
- 1990: Meydan Ve Arkad Dükkanlar
- 1991: Avlulu Dükkanlar
- 1992: Teras Dükkanlar ODTÜ AGÜDOS PROJECTS
1992: Apartment Blok, GOP, Ankara
1988: T2 House / Binsesin sitesi / Ümitköy, Ankara
1988: Office Building, Arjantin Ave. No:17, Ankara
1983: Zübeyde Hanim Orphen Children's House, Antalya

JURY MEMBERSHIP
1999: DHMI Dalaman International Airport Terminal Architectural Design Competition (chairman of the jury)
1998: DHMÜ Bodrum Milas International Airport Terminal Architectural Design Competition
1997: Çinici 'Best Architectural Photograph' Competition
1996: Ankara‚ Çankaya, Yenimahalle, Mamak Municipalities and Chamber of Architects Ankara Section Housing Awards
1995: Ankara‚ Çankaya, Municipality and Chamber of Architects Ankara Section Housing Awards
1993: Ankara, Yenimahalle Municipality And Architects Association Housing Competition for Students of Architecture
1992: Bodrum Cultural Center Architectural Design Competition

PUBLICATIONS
(Books) 2001: "Konut Üzerine De(ne)meler", Mimarlar Dernegi 1927 Publication
1996: "Mimarlikta 70 Sonrasi : Tartismalar, C. Abdi Güzer (ed.), Mimarlar Dernegi-1927 publication, Ankara

PUBLICATIONS
(international and/or refereed)
2001: "The Architecture Of 'Others': A Critical Evaluation Of Representative Relation Between Contemporary Architecture And Media.", Islamic Architecture in the Edge of Millenium, Agahan Awards Publication (forthcoming in 2002)
2001: "Bir Kültürel Çatisma Alani Olarak Konut", Gazi Sanat Dergisi
1998: (with Cengizkan, Keskinok, Korkmaz, Osmay, Sahin, Teymur) "Temple of Knowledge at Haci Bayram: as an Urban Generator and a Setting for Multiculturality", Med-Campus AMEI Program, NAI Publications, Roterdam, pp:3-27
(A Case Study On The Authors Prize Winning Competition Project: Ulus-Hacibayram)
1996: "Cultural and Conceptual Frames for Architectural Criticism", METU Journal of The Faculty of Architecture, Ankara, V: 14 No: 1-2, s.71-84

PUBLICATIONS
(articles in web) 2000: "30 Yilda Iki Ankara", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 25/05/2000
2000: "Sihirli Sözcük Degisim", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 01/06/2000
2000: "Moda Olmanin Moda Olusu", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 13/06/2000
2000: "Herseyin bir Merkezi Var", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 22/06/2000
2000: "Apartmanin Önlenilemez Yükselisi", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 11/07/2000
2000: "Konut Sorunu Sorunu", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 20/07/2000
2000: "Post-Modernizmin Anavatani Türkiye", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 27/07/2000
2000: "Kaliforniya Tarzi Hüsrev Pasa Country Konaklari", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 10/08/2000
2000: "Dis Mimar, Iç Mimar, En Iç Mimar", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 22/08/2000
2000: "Uzaktan Kumandali Domates Yikama Makinasi", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 31/08/2000
2000: "TRT'nin Ekranindan Medya'nin Ekranina", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 25/5/2000
2000: "30 Yilda Iki Ankara", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 12/09/2000
2000: ''Süleymaniye'nin Saçak Kotu Kaç?, http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 28/09/2000
2000: "Lütfen Planlama, Birak Daginik Kalsin", http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 10/10/2000
2000: 'Kapi Takintili bir Toplum', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 17/10/2000
2000: 'Kaldirim Mühendisi Araniyor', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 24/10/2000
2000: 'Camiler', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 31/10/2000
2000: 'Bir Kravat Hikayesi', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 09/11/2000
2000: 'Mimarlikta Orgy Sonrasi', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 15/11/2000
2000: 'Bir Proje Yetmez', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 23/5/2000
2000: '78'den 98'e ODTÜ I', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 30/11/2000
2000: '78'den 98'e ODTÜ II', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 07/12/2000
2000: 'Ben Sanatçi Degilim ', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 14/12/2000
2000: 'Küresellik, Yerellik ve Mimarlik Üzerine Düsünceler I', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 26/12/2000
2001: 'Küresellik, Yerellik ve Mimarlik Üzerine Düsünceler II', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 02/01/2001
2001: 'Bezelye Tanesi ve Mimarlik', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 11/01/2001
2001: 'Anneannem ve Mimarlik, http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 18/01/2001
2001: 'Toplu Konut: Bürokrasinin Zaferi', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 18/01/2001
2001: 'Gökdelen', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 18/01/2001
2001: 'Kliselerin Masumiyeti', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 18/01/2001
2001: 'Mimarlikta Üniversite ve Uygulama Iliskisi Üzerine Notlar', http://www.tepe21.com, archive reference: 18/01/2001

EXHIBITION 2001:
"3+3+1", (3 Realized, 3 Unrealized Houses + 1 Utopic house for the Future) individual exhibition supported by Mimarlar Dernegi-1927

CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM
(Organization) 1998: "International 'Anytime' Conference", On the Behalf of Architects Association

OTHER 1999:
"Mimarlik ve Yasam" consaltant for documentary TV series (NTV)
1995: "Çizgi", Music Program for Radio ANKI