Ali Calışkan is a Turkish architect with two decades of international design experience across a broad spectrum of project types and scales. He is the Co-Founder and Head of Design at GEOMIM, an Istanbul-based architectural practice committed to creating meaningful, sustainable, and culturally rooted spaces.

Before establishing GEOMIM in 2022, Ali spent over 17 years at Tabanlıoğlu Architects, where he held a senior role as a key member of the design development team. His portfolio spans a diverse range—from masterplans and high-rise buildings to cultural institutions, stadiums, and high-end hospitality projects—guiding each from concept through realisation.

Ali’s work has been recognised with numerous awards, beginning with the Archiprix Turkey Prize during his student years, and most recently the prestigious Europe 40under40® Award for 2023–2024, which honours emerging voices in global architecture and design. His latest project, Scorpios Bodrum, was awarded 1st place at the 2024 AHEAD Global Ultimate Accolade, further establishing his reputation in the field of hospitality design.

At GEOMIM, Ali leads with a design philosophy that prioritises human connection, local context, and environmental sensitivity. His approach blends contemporary expression with the spirit of place, aiming to revive the relationship between people, nature, and tradition.

In addition to his practice, Ali regularly teaches and serves as a guest critic at universities in Turkey. He continues to explore the intersection of architecture, art, and technology through photography and film, bringing a rich, multidisciplinary perspective to his work.