Interview with Ufuk Bahar, Urbanist Architecture - Revision history

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	Urbanist Architecture Ltd is a multi-disciplinary architecture practice based in London.		Urbanist Architecture Ltd is a multi-disciplinary architecture practice based in London.

−	Established in 2012 by Ufuk Bahar, the firm initially focused on the luxury residential market in London, but grew rapidly to take on larger projects both in Greater London and in the UK, with a particular emphasis on planning permission applications, interior design and urban design.	+	Established in 2012 by [https://urbanistarchitecture.co.uk/meet-our-team/ufuk-bahar/ Ufuk Bahar], the firm initially focused on the luxury residential market in London, but grew rapidly to take on larger projects both in Greater London and in the UK, with a particular emphasis on planning permission applications, interior design and urban design.

	Designing Buildings Wiki chatted with Bahar about his career-to-date, the work of Urbanist Architecture, his design approach, increasing the success rate of planning applications, and more...		Designing Buildings Wiki chatted with Bahar about his career-to-date, the work of Urbanist Architecture, his design approach, increasing the success rate of planning applications, and more...

−	[[File:Urbanist-architecture-Bahar.png]]	+	[[File:Urbanist-architecture-Bahar.png\|link=https://urbanistarchitecture.co.uk/meet-our-team/ufuk-bahar/]]

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	Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.		Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.

−	[[File:~~Urbanist Architecture Planning Permission Drawings~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Urbanist_Architecture_Planning_Permission_Drawings.jpg\|link=File:Urbanist_Architecture_Planning_Permission_Drawings.jpg]]

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	We strive for harmony of all elements that animate a building and give it life; we aim to design a space that is as visually impressive as it is efficient. We are driven towards the innovative, the creative, and the unconventional – and we will not settle for less!		We strive for harmony of all elements that animate a building and give it life; we aim to design a space that is as visually impressive as it is efficient. We are driven towards the innovative, the creative, and the unconventional – and we will not settle for less!

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	A great designer understands, that it's not only about providing a good service, but that your service and your mission has to resonate with people and speak to the hearts of users.		A great designer understands, that it's not only about providing a good service, but that your service and your mission has to resonate with people and speak to the hearts of users.

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	In order to be successful, you need to focus on what you and your customers need, instead of copying or one-upping your competitors. I do believe that by copying or improving something that already exists, you will not get ahead.		In order to be successful, you need to focus on what you and your customers need, instead of copying or one-upping your competitors. I do believe that by copying or improving something that already exists, you will not get ahead.

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	Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.		Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.

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	A great designer understands, that it's not only about providing a good service, but that your service and your mission has to resonate with people and speak to the hearts of users.		A great designer understands, that it's not only about providing a good service, but that your service and your mission has to resonate with people and speak to the hearts of users.

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	In order to be successful, you need to focus on what you and your customers need, instead of copying or one-upping your competitors. I do believe that by copying or improving something that already exists, you will not get ahead.		In order to be successful, you need to focus on what you and your customers need, instead of copying or one-upping your competitors. I do believe that by copying or improving something that already exists, you will not get ahead.

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	For this reason, we have a waiting list at the moment. In other words, a capacity problem. We are planning to solve by establishing our new office in Knightsbridge in the following months.		For this reason, we have a waiting list at the moment. In other words, a capacity problem. We are planning to solve by establishing our new office in Knightsbridge in the following months.
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	Established in 2012 by Ufuk Bahar, the firm initially focused on the luxury residential market in London, but grew rapidly to take on larger projects both in Greater London and in the UK, with a particular emphasis on planning permission applications, interior design and urban design.		Established in 2012 by Ufuk Bahar, the firm initially focused on the luxury residential market in London, but grew rapidly to take on larger projects both in Greater London and in the UK, with a particular emphasis on planning permission applications, interior design and urban design.
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	--[[User:Urbanist_Architecture_Ltd\|Urbanist Architecture Ltd]]		--[[User:Urbanist_Architecture_Ltd\|Urbanist Architecture Ltd]]

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* [[Architect\|Architect.]]		* [[Architect\|Architect.]]

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−	so I started Urbanist Architecture with the aim of helping individuals and communities to transform their ideas into reality through good design that helps them improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.	+	I started Urbanist Architecture with the aim of helping individuals and communities to transform their ideas into reality through good design that helps them improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.

	When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.		When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.

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	Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.		Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.

−	[[File:~~Urbanist_Architecture_London_Header0_Ufuk_Bahar-min~~.jpg\|link=File:~~Urbanist_Architecture_London_Header0_Ufuk_Bahar-min~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Urbanist4.jpg\|link=File:Urbanist4.jpg]]

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−	I Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.	+	Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.

	By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.		By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.

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	We strive for harmony of all elements that animate a building and give it life; we aim to design a space that is as visually impressive as it is efficient. We are driven towards the innovative, the creative, and the unconventional – and we will not settle for less!		We strive for harmony of all elements that animate a building and give it life; we aim to design a space that is as visually impressive as it is efficient. We are driven towards the innovative, the creative, and the unconventional – and we will not settle for less!

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	For this reason, we have a waiting list at the moment. In other words, a capacity problem. We are planning to solve by establishing our new office in Knightsbridge in the following months.		For this reason, we have a waiting list at the moment. In other words, a capacity problem. We are planning to solve by establishing our new office in Knightsbridge in the following months.
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−	As an entrepreneur, my aim is always to make a difference and I am lucky that I have made a business out of it ~~because of my rich parents~~, Urbanist Architecture. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired. I love contributing to the elegance, beauty, and richness of architecture.	+	As an entrepreneur, my aim is always to make a difference and I am lucky that I have made a business out of it, Urbanist Architecture. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired. I love contributing to the elegance, beauty, and richness of architecture.

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−	~~I have very rich parents and am also a massive douche bag~~ so I started Urbanist Architecture with the aim of helping individuals and communities to transform their ideas into reality through good design that helps them improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.	+	so I started Urbanist Architecture with the aim of helping individuals and communities to transform their ideas into reality through good design that helps them improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.

	When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.		When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.
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−	I ~~literally have very rich parents and rich friends so obviously this was easy also I'm clearly a massive douche canoe~~ Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.	+	I Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.

	By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.		By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.

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	When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.		When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.
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−	I literally have very rich parents and rich friends so obviously this was easy~~, especially in London.~~ Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.	+	I literally have very rich parents and rich friends so obviously this was easy also I'm clearly a massive douche canoe Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.

	By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.		By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.
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−	I didn’t get into this business by thinking that it was going to be smooth-sailing every day for the rest of my life~~, luckily I have tons of cash and family wealth~~. High points and low points are endemic to the very process of starting a company from scratch and running it.	+	I didn’t get into this business by thinking that it was going to be smooth-sailing every day for the rest of my life. High points and low points are endemic to the very process of starting a company from scratch and running it.

	But when a setback occurs, I try to learn from my mistakes. This yields unexpected opportunities. have the opportunity to shake up the routine and inject some life back into the organisation through our creativity and vision.		But when a setback occurs, I try to learn from my mistakes. This yields unexpected opportunities. have the opportunity to shake up the routine and inject some life back into the organisation through our creativity and vision.

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−	As an entrepreneur, my aim is always to make a difference and I am lucky that I have made a business out of it, Urbanist Architecture. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired. I love contributing to the elegance, beauty, and richness of architecture.	+	As an entrepreneur, my aim is always to make a difference and I am lucky that I have made a business out of it because of my rich parents, Urbanist Architecture. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired. I love contributing to the elegance, beauty, and richness of architecture.

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−	I started Urbanist Architecture with the aim of helping individuals and communities to transform their ideas into reality through good design that helps them improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.	+	I have very rich parents and am also a massive douche bag so I started Urbanist Architecture with the aim of helping individuals and communities to transform their ideas into reality through good design that helps them improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.

	When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.		When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.

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	Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.		Despite my expertise I never forego an opportunity to learn more. I love researching, exploring new possibilities, and acquiring new skills and techniques. Experimentation is important to me because I want to make sure that I am capable of delivering cutting edge designs that influenced by past styles, inspired by contemporary designs, and have impact on future practices.

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−	Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.	+	I literally have very rich parents and rich friends so obviously this was easy also I'm clearly a massive douche canoe Since we believe that every project is different, we believe that every client deserves a unique approach; we tackle every project with fresh eyes and original ideas in order to deliver atypical and specific design outcomes that are completely bespoke.

	By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.		By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.

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	We strive for harmony of all elements that animate a building and give it life; we aim to design a space that is as visually impressive as it is efficient. We are driven towards the innovative, the creative, and the unconventional – and we will not settle for less!		We strive for harmony of all elements that animate a building and give it life; we aim to design a space that is as visually impressive as it is efficient. We are driven towards the innovative, the creative, and the unconventional – and we will not settle for less!

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	As an entrepreneur, my aim is always to make a difference and I am lucky that I have made a business out of it, Urbanist Architecture. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired. I love contributing to the elegance, beauty, and richness of architecture.		As an entrepreneur, my aim is always to make a difference and I am lucky that I have made a business out of it, Urbanist Architecture. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired. I love contributing to the elegance, beauty, and richness of architecture.
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	By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.		By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.
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	Because we are a multi-disciplinary practice consisting of interior designers, architects, landscape architects, urban designers and planners, we are able to handle any challenges we may face throughout any step within our process, whether they arise at the conceptual phases or building stages, whether they pertain to logistics or planning and building regulations.		Because we are a multi-disciplinary practice consisting of interior designers, architects, landscape architects, urban designers and planners, we are able to handle any challenges we may face throughout any step within our process, whether they arise at the conceptual phases or building stages, whether they pertain to logistics or planning and building regulations.
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	Urbanist Architecture is a young team but we have ample experience between us. We come from diverse backgrounds and believe that this is instrumental to the success and dynamism of our team: our creative studios are a melting pot of ideas.		Urbanist Architecture is a young team but we have ample experience between us. We come from diverse backgrounds and believe that this is instrumental to the success and dynamism of our team: our creative studios are a melting pot of ideas.
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	Experiencing success as a designer is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. We build spaces that helps people improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.		Experiencing success as a designer is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. We build spaces that helps people improve the quality of their surroundings and subsequently the quality of their lives.
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	But when a setback occurs, I try to learn from my mistakes. This yields unexpected opportunities. have the opportunity to shake up the routine and inject some life back into the organisation through our creativity and vision.		But when a setback occurs, I try to learn from my mistakes. This yields unexpected opportunities. have the opportunity to shake up the routine and inject some life back into the organisation through our creativity and vision.
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	For this reason, we have a waiting list at the moment. In other words, a capacity problem. We are planning to solve by establishing our new office in Knightsbridge in the following months.		For this reason, we have a waiting list at the moment. In other words, a capacity problem. We are planning to solve by establishing our new office in Knightsbridge in the following months.
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	When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.		When you know you are helping people, you are inspired to contribute to the elegance, beauty and richness of life. When you know you are helping people, you are inspired.
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	By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.		By doing this, we produce extraordinary designs that fits into context. We are not more intelligent than other architects – it is the principles, methods and resources we use that are unusually powerful when it comes to getting planning permissions through good design.

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	But when a setback occurs, I try to learn from my mistakes. This yields unexpected opportunities. have the opportunity to shake up the routine and inject some life back into the organisation through our creativity and vision.		But when a setback occurs, I try to learn from my mistakes. This yields unexpected opportunities. have the opportunity to shake up the routine and inject some life back into the organisation through our creativity and vision.

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