Our Team — Founding Partners
Founding Partners
UYART Architecture & Restoration was founded in Aksaray by Zeynep Uyar and Yusuf Uyar. Specialized in architectural design and historic building restoration, our founding architects bring meticulous craftsmanship and contemporary design thinking to every project. Our shared goal is to preserve Anatolia's rich architectural heritage and carry it into the future.
Zeynep Uyar
Co-Founder / Master Architect — Restoration Expert
Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Architecture in 2020. In 2023, she worked on restoration projects of various historic buildings in İzmir including mosques, residences, hammams and synagogues. Her 2024 master's thesis combined traditional architectural materials with nanotechnology solutions, offering an innovative perspective on restoration. She co-founded UYART Architecture & Restoration in 2024, dedicated to preserving cultural heritage through architecture.
Yusuf Uyar
Co-Founder / Architect
Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Architecture in 2020. He co-founded Depoo Online Marketplace the same year, developing technology-focused projects (2020–2024). In 2021, he turned to construction and founded Mostanza Group Construction, leading projects centered on aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. In 2024, he co-founded UYART Architecture & Restoration with his wife Zeynep Uyar, building not just structures but stories.