ZOOM/TPU is a multidisciplinary architecture and design office.
İstanbul-based architectural and interior design firm ZOOM/TPU was founded by Atilla Kuzu and Levent Çırpıcı in 1994 and has made a name for itself with futuristic interiors for designs. The name ZOOM/TPU actually offers an insight into the company’s design process: ‘zooming in’ on details of their work ranging from construction plans to custom-designed furniture.

TPU stands for ‘Tasarim Proje Uygulama’ Turkish for ‘Design Project Implementation’. Ranging from hospitals to private houses, retail spaces to corporate offices, museums to cultural heritage projects ZOOM/TPU projects are renowned for their elegant, sophisticated designs that combine the latest technology with an inviting ambience.

ZOOM/TPU takes its strength from the presence of a team who puts their imagination, experience and effort into it.

ATİLLA KUZU / CO-FOUNDER – INTERIOR ARCHITECT

Atilla Kuzu was born in 1963. In 1987 he graduated from Marmara University, faculty of Fine Arts of department of Industrial Design, interior design branch of main art. In 1994 he founded Zoom / Tpu (Design Project and Implementation) with Levent Çırpıcı. Same year, he was the finaslist with his design “Taklamakan” in wooden furniture design competititon organized by IFDA, Japan (Design with Love Love with Wood). He was also selected one of the best 30 designers from with his design “From Alaska to Barringer” in wood furniture design competition organised by IFDA. In 2001 nominated prestigious Aga Han Architecture Awards with Figen-Servet Yazıcı House project. Between 2009-2011 became finalist in WAF awards with Maslak Acıbadem Hospital and Liv Ulus Hospital projects. In years 2010, 2011 and 2015 awarded first place by Yapı-Turkeybuild with his fair stand projects. In 2010, he designed “Atilla Series” consisting of 6 products for Conde House. Same year “Open” series which designs for Intema was awarded by Elle Decor International Awards in “best kitchen design” category. In 2011 he received “Good Design” award with “Angle Table” for 888 Design and selected “Designer Of The Year” at Edida Awards by Elle Decor Turkey. In 2011, Fluido, his design for Intema Kitchen was awarded the first prize at the Best Kitchen category at Elle Decoration International Design Awards. In 2015, awarded by Red Dot Design Award in concept furniture design category with his design ‘Mantis’. In 2016 Mantis awarded by Elle Decor International Design Awards in “best lighting design” category and Atilla Kuzu selected “Designer Of The Year” at Elle Decor International Design Awards. He still works on furniture designs and as well as interior design and architectural projects.

LEVENT ÇIRPICI / ARCHITECT / CO-FOUNDER
Born in 1965 in Erzurum, Çırpıcı graduated from Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Architecture in 1989 and has worked in Prof. Utarit İzgi’s Architectural Office between 1983-87. He founded ZOOM/TPU with Atilla Kuzu in 1994. In 2001 nominated prestigious Aga Han Architecture Awards with Figen-Servet Yazıcı House project. Between 2009-2011 became finalist in WAF awards with Maslak Acıbadem Hospital and Liv Ulus Hospital projects. In years 2010, 2011 and 2015 awarded first place by Yapı-Turkeybuild with his fair stand projects. He still works on domestic and foreign projects in healthcare, residential, retail, office, congress center, hotel and other various categories. In year 2016 awarded “Designer of the Year” award (with T50 table design) with Ozon Design team in EDIDA awards which is organized by Elle Decor International Awards. As well as he works as an educator in Mimar Sinan University Design Studios, oftenly joins workshops of various universities, invites as speaker and in 2021 he graduated from the Bachelor of Sociology program at Istanbul University.