ATÖLYE is a strategic design and innovation consultancy that amplifies the impact of purpose-driven leaders by transforming people, places, and experiences through the power of communities.

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ATÖLYE | 33,593 followers on LinkedIn. ATÖLYE is a strategic design and innovation consultancy. Through our community-powered approach, we help organizations.  | ATÖLYE is a strategic design and innovation consultancy. Through our community-powered approach, we help organizations tackle complex challenges to create lasting impact.

Strategic Design | Business Innovation and Transformation | ESG Strategy and Implementation | Strategic Advisor

Geert Christiaansen

Co-Founder at Misal Atölye

Nevra Sezer Tufekci

Gaye Somuncu Yılmaz

Director, Middle East at ATÖLYE

Henry van Belle

🔎 How can teachers become changemakers in education? In 2014, educators in Türkiye expressed feeling isolated and lacking opportunities for professional growth. Fast forward to today, thanks to Teachers Network | Öğretmen Ağı , we’re witnessing a transformation that’s nothing short of inspiring: 📚 50 Founding Teachers 🌍 63 Active Cities 👥 45,766 Teachers Reached 🎉 1,916 Events Hosted ATÖLYE, alongside our incredible collaborators, proudly designed and built this platform from the ground up, creating a space where teachers can collaborate, innovate, and lead change. Our approach combined participatory design with scenario-based training, equipping educators with the tools they need to inspire their classrooms and entire communities. ✨ Hear it from the changemakers themselves: "The Teachers Network opens up space for us. When you say, 'I'm going to do this,' they say, 'Yes, do it.' This place is completely ours." Want to know how we made this impact possible? Check out the full case study to explore our journey and outcomes. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dA_wyBgd At ATÖLYE, we stand ready to partner with organizations to build programs that empower communities from the ground up. Ready to start a transformative journey with us? Let’s talk! 🌟 #Education #EmpowerChange #EducationInnovation #ATÖLYEImpact

It was an honor to facilitate the Dubai Sports Retreat this week, on behalf of the Dubai Sports Council together with kyu Collective , ATÖLYE , SYPartners , Gehl - Making Cities for People , and Sid Lee . We had participation from Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, as well as sports legends Patrice Evra, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Sania Mirza, and more, with the aim of envisioning a new era of sport and talent development in Dubai. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/exmynk5d

Ryan Murphy

ATÖLYE has been celebrated by Architizer —a renowned New York-based media site and the largest architecture database—as one of the Top 25 Architecture and Design Firms in Türkiye. This prestigious recognition emphasizes ATÖLYE’s unwavering commitment to crafting innovative and purposeful spaces that resonate on both local and international stages. Big congratulations to the ATÖLYE Architecture team! 👏 [ Güray Oskay , Seda Soylu , Gizem Akın , Sibel Ilgen , Firdevs Aleyna Turker , Elif Özüçağlıyan , Ecem Çınar and Perihan Saad ] Full story here: https://lnkd.in/eAhxGPKB

What if communities held the key to transforming our world? 🌍 At our recent Impact Leaders Roundtable in Amsterdam, Community Expert Leen S. moderated an insightful discussion featuring visionary leaders Harald Dunnink (Founder of Momkai) and Fabian Pfortmüller (Co-Founder of the Together Institute). Together, they explored the immense power of communities to shape a better future. Here’s a sneak peek at what we learned: ✨ Relationships Are the Heart of Impact — Real transformation starts with genuine connections. 🛠️ Tools for Collective Action — From “community weaving” to “memberful design,” practical frameworks can make all the difference. 💡 A Shared Future — Connected communities are the key to a resilient, inspired world. We invite you to dive into the full article for insights on building vibrant, purpose-driven communities and sparking meaningful change. https://lnkd.in/d3vDceB2 #ImpactLeadership #CommunityDriven #InspireChange #TogetherWeThrive #CommunityBuilding #Impact #CommunitiesForImpact #RegenerativeMindset

What happens when consumers spot the #BCorp logo? 🤔 According to our #BCorp Brand Awareness Report, seeing the #CertifiedBCorp logo on products influences consumer decisions in a big way. In a recent U.S. study from EcoFocus , 85% of consumers aware of B Corp Certification reported that it directly impacts their purchase choices. This trend is global: from Latin America to the UK, campaigns featuring the B Corp logo have boosted both brand awareness and sales, showing just how much consumers value brands dedicated to people and the planet. Discover how B Corp Certification is shaping the future of conscious consumerism in our full report: https://bit.ly/4ePmgae

B Lab

Merhaba Türkiye! 👋🇹🇷 Join us at the Bosphorus Summit on November 7-8 in Istanbul for these forward-looking discussions with ATÖLYE's own Güray Oskay and Engin Ayaz, as they present insights in two impactful panels: 🌇 Urban Transformation Panel Güray Oskay, Director of ATÖLYE Architecture, will join a distinguished panel alongside Inanc Kabadayı of Ege Yapı to explore how digital advancements are reshaping cities and the expectations of urban life. Moderated by Dr. Nihat Kandaloglu , this discussion will delve into the future of urban spaces in the digital era. 🤝 GCC-TÜRKİYE Economic Relations Panel Engin Ayaz , co-Founder & co-CEO of ATÖLYE, will discuss strengthening economic partnerships between GCC countries and Türkiye. With Abdulaziz Bin Hamad Al Ageel as moderator and panelists from DEİK Türkiye , AlOtaishan Holding , and Green Space Hub , the conversation will focus on driving sustainable growth and impactful collaborations across the region. 🗓️ We invite you to learn more about our participation and the Summit itself here: https://lnkd.in/dKqgYD9X

We’re so inspired to see our Regenerative Community Design Canvas creating impact worldwide! A few weeks ago, Biblioteca de la Creatividad in Colombia brought our open-source framework to life, guiding young entrepreneurs from Quiba, a rural neighborhood in Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá, on a journey of discovery, connection, and vision. Through mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation, they explored Quiba’s unique potential, linking personal motivations with the neighborhood’s rich social, economic, and cultural landscape. Workshops like these help participants see how their projects can drive meaningful, sustainable change in their communities. Thank you, Ivan Eduardo Triana Bohórquez , ReFi Collective , and FUNDACION BIBLIOSEO , for sharing your impactful work! Our Canvas would not have been the same without the brains behind it, Josine Bakkes ! 👏 Want to try it for your community? Discover the Regenerative Community Design Canvas here: https://lnkd.in/dvidy9H4 🌍✨ #RegenerativeCommunity #GlobalImpact #ATÖLYE #Community #Impact #Colombia #UAE #Turkey

It's time to remind you we will welcome Engin Ayaz , Co-Founder of ATÖLYE and Director at the kyu Collective , in With Company for an inspiring talk on Community-powered Transformation. As a transdisciplinary designer and strategist with a background in architecture, systems thinking, and interaction design, Engin has led transformative design and social innovation projects across the globe. Some of his work centers around building community-powered systems that drive social impact and foster collaboration. Engin’s expertise in guiding organizations through strategic design has positioned him as a key figure in transformative design and social innovation. Join us as Engin shares insights from his remarkable journey, including the development of ATÖLYE’s Community Playbook. This promises to be a unique opportunity to explore how empowered, purpose-driven communities can shape meaningful, large-scale transformations. Thank you for this collaboration, Nova School of Business and Economics / SocialinNova Chair , funded by the European Union, DESIS Lab Fall 2024 Social Innovator in Residence program. Don’t forget to sign up here - https://lnkd.in/d5gHTNb8 (or at our event page in LinkedIn) #TransformativeDesign #SocialImpact #FlashTalk #SocialInnovatorinResidence #NOVASBE

With Company

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ We’re excited to share a live-recorded episode from our Impact Leaders Roundtable: EDU series, hosted at ATÖLYE’s Dubai Hub. 🌍✨ This conversation brought together brilliant minds in education, design, and policy to reimagine the future of learning. 🚀📚 Co-moderated by Engin Ayaz , Co-Founder & Co-CEO of ATÖLYE, and Russell John Cailey , CEO of THINK Learning Studio the discussion featured: ⁠ 🔊 Ola Issa , Education Advisor at DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION 🔊 Ahmed Aly Shaban, PhD , Director of Strategy & Excellence at Sharjah Private Education Authority 🔊 Navid Nathoo , Co-Founder of The Knowledge Society (TKS) A big thank you to all our guests and all participants who attended! 👂 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g27t-dHJ 📓 Short on time and prefer a 5 min read of our 6 key insights from this session? Then check out our article here: https://lnkd.in/gpSTSjPC ❓ Curious to learn more? ⁠Feel free to DM our Industry Lead in education, Polen Gokbuget ! #ImpactLeaders #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation #DesignThinking #PolicyChange #DubaiHub #ATÖLYE

🌟 Brand Spotlight – ATÖLYE 🌟 Founded in 2013, ATÖLYE is on a mission to build purpose-driven communities that co-design solutions to today’s complex challenges. With a focus on fostering positive social and environmental impact, their vision is a regenerative world where individuals and organizations thrive together. 🌍🤝 From urban placemaking to education, ATÖLYE's projects have left a lasting mark across industries. As a B Corp and part of the kyu collective, they continue to champion sustainability and inclusivity through "Community-Powered Transformation." 💼🌱 Kerem Alper | Bengi Turgan Çiftçi | Engin Ayaz | Henry van Belle Learn more about their impact and future plans here: https://lnkd.in/ds8xEb49

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