Places to call home.
Residential concepts balance daylight, privacy and shared life. Plans consider movement, orientation and the changing needs of the household.
Architecture, spaces and urban environments shaped around the way we live.
A sense of place
TURKISTAN SEULETTIK BYUROSY, TOO is an architecture and spatial design bureau based in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. We explore the relationship between cultural continuity and contemporary life.
Our perspective connects architecture, interiors and the wider urban landscape. Proportion, daylight, movement and material come together to create spaces that belong to their setting and serve everyday needs.
Design across scales
A field of inquiry spanning individual buildings, shared spaces and the fabric of the city. Images below are architectural references, not a portfolio of completed work.
Residential concepts balance daylight, privacy and shared life. Plans consider movement, orientation and the changing needs of the household.
Public buildings can welcome, guide and connect. We explore legible spaces, open thresholds and an architectural identity that responds to its cultural setting.
Urban design begins with the experience of streets and shared places. Access, connections and patterns of daily activity inform the wider spatial idea.
Landscape and architecture work best as a continuous experience. Gardens, entrances and outdoor gathering spaces help connect buildings with nature.
The spaces in between
Interiors shape how a place feels and functions. For homes, workplaces and commercial spaces, the brief connects use, identity and comfort with a clear spatial structure.
Culture as a starting point
Turkestan's cultural depth offers a rich source of design thinking. The rhythm of traditional architecture, layers of courtyard space and the movement of light can inspire contemporary forms without becoming literal imitation.
We consider how materials, proportion and transitions between inside and outside can establish a connection to place while allowing new ways of living.
From understanding to expression
Creative thinking gains direction through an understanding of the site, the people and the conditions that shape a project.
Consider orientation, surrounding development, climate and patterns of use. Establish the opportunities and constraints that make the site distinctive.
Translate the brief into a concept, relationships between spaces and an overall design direction. Explore alternatives before developing detail.
Use plans, facade studies, material thinking and three-dimensional visualisation to communicate design intent and support discussion.
Work through design considerations with owners, developers, engineering consultants and creative partners. Balance spatial quality, practical conditions and long-term use.
Contact us / Turkestan
For conversations about architectural concepts, spatial planning, interiors, landscape and the future of existing places.
Rooted in culture. Imagining tomorrow.