Born in 1972 in Istanbul, Murat Gedik studied Construction Painting. Since graduation, he has worked for several reputable architecture firms. He designs architectural futuristic concepts, high-rise buildings, future warships and automobiles as a freelance designer.

Designer's outstanding villa project called 'Field of Flowers' was awarded by A Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Category in 2014 which was awarded by German Design Award in 2017 once more. In 2015, he was once more awarded by his cutting-edge automobile design 'MG Assos' by A Design Award. In 2013, one of his automobile designs was awarded 2nd place in category 'Ergonomy' in a reputable car design contest held by Automotive Exporters Association, in Turkey. His architectural concept design project named ‘Xcept’ was published in a notable Turkish architecture magazine called ‘Tasarım’ in May 2008, 181th edition.

He continues designing in different fields such as architecture, automobile, aircraft in İstanbul, the city where he still lives.

Field of Flowers Residential villas by Murat Gedik The structure resting on the bearing bases of arch or semi-arch character has a reduced impact on the soil,so allows the soil to enjoy rain and breathe in.Its design has an integration with the nature.A block composed of four villa units has the chance to enjoy the view panoramically thanks to a mechanism capable of rotating 360° a day.The project gets part of its energy supply from wind roses.Each villa unit might get involved in organic agriculture on its own area in the amidst of various flowers,trees encircled with artificial or real ponds.

MG Assos Electric Car by Murat Gedik MG Assos is an electric car designed for four people. The car carries spare lithium ion batteries that are activated when the main battery is consumed, providing energy for an additional period and helping to avoid stranding. The spare batteries are portable and can be charged from common sockets, and three sockets are provided inside the vehicle. A sliding door system allows all occupants to leave the car at the same time. The wheel rim shape refers to kundekari, a traditional motif whose name means to hold or grasp. The stop lamps take their form from sea waves.

BSG Residential Villa Residential Villa by Murat Gedik BSG Villas is a residential villa designed as an example of contemporary architecture. The roof is fully covered with solar panels that produce the energy needed by the household. The roof shape also allows rain and snow water to be collected in storage units, which serve as the main bearings of the building. The steel structure rests on three bearing bases, so the impact on the soil is reduced. The villa stands 6 metres above the ground and reaches 23.80 metres at the apex. An ornamental pool below is visible through a partly glass floor.

OXY2050 Poluted air purification by Murat Gedik OXY2050 is an urban air purifier designed to clean polluted city air. Air quality is monitored at monitoring stations at all hours. When the pollution rate becomes risky, OXY2050 is sent to the affected area. The unit floats above the area with a helium filled outer shell and is guided remotely by engineers. Polluted air is drawn in through absorbing turbines. The collected air is treated with chemical solutions such as potassium hydroxide, activated carbon and calcium hydroxide. The purified air is stored and then released through sprayers until air quality becomes moderate.

Chinte ottoman Multifunctional sectional ottoman by Murat Gedik Chinte is a sectional ottoman designed for homes, offices, museums, lobbies and atriums. The form is based on the chintemani motif, which is made of three circles. Each of the three sections can be used separately or together. The outer sections can be upholstered in fabric, leather, felt or linen. The innermost part is made of marble in large sizes and of wood in smaller sizes to reduce weight. The innermost part also offers storage space for magazines and books. Many colour combinations and sizes are possible.

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Murat Gedik is IDC member since 2017, with 10098 IDC rating.