EFEKTA Architects is an international architectural practice, established in 2001 by Msc. Arch. Kayhan Çakanel, in İstanbul and has been working throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. EFEKTA has designed a diverse range of public and private buildings and interiors. The office has extensive experience with commercial, cultural, mix use, educational, religious buildings, and residential architecture.

Since our foundation in 2001, we have continually validated our ever-growing reputation and has received numerous awards for our work, which has been published in the international design press.

Known for the highest quality of service, its young, dynamic and prolific team of architects, interior designers and engineers provide each client with personal, dedicated attention, while adeptly meeting the demands of modern construction, technology and innovations of today.In addition to that, by promoting the use of renewable energy systems, and supporting sustainibility, EFEKTA creats environmentaly sensetive designs.


While creating variety of unique projects, we always keep in mind our basic company principles which are the followings. Understanding the end user’s needs, aim to create best design together with the optimum functional solutions, pushing the boundries of what is possible by keeping the owners’ expectations  in mind. As a result, our design forms are unique and specific to their context, climate and nature.

Our Values