“We believe in the wisdom of using our hands to create what we dream of.”
We are Architects and Artists who place nature’s aesthetics at the center of our art and design practice, while embracing the beauty of imperfection in a sustainable material. Although our work is primarily focused on rammed earth, we also explore various earth-building techniques, investigating the potential of raw earth across different scales and contexts. By rethinking the role of earth as a material through design and art installations, we aim to generate new perceptions of this medium on both local and international levels.
We also share our knowledge and experiences through workshops, driven by our excitement for the potential and inherent beauty of earth as a material.
Meet the Minds Behind the Ground
Our team is a collective of experienced architects, designers, and project managers dedicated to crafting exceptional spaces. With a shared passion for innovation and precision, we collaborate to bring your vision to life, ensuring every detail is handled with expertise and care.
CAGLAR ISBILIR
Co-founder of Mono Earth
Architect & Artist working with earth as a material medium. Creating site-specific works through rammed earth and natural materials. Part-time lecturer working on creative practices at the intersection of design and materiality.
MONO EARTH
Architect and Artist Duo
CAN CUMALI
Co-founder of Mono Earth
Architect and Artist passionate about sustainable earth-based materials. Enjoys working hands-on, blending traditional techniques with contemporary design approaches.
Team
ÖMER CAN KOCA
Computational Designer
Working across architecture, computational design, and material research, his practice brings together digital production and hands-on exploration. At Monoearth, he explores how earth-based materials and traditional building knowledge can inform contemporary design.
GIORGIA PORTOLAN
Architect, Natural Builder
Giorgia believes in the power of craftsmanship and making by hand. Working with builders and designers from around the world, she explores ways to integrate traditional natural building techniques into contemporary architectural approaches.
ÜMİT BİRKARA
Metal Craftsman
Specializing in metal craftsmanship and fabrication, creating works across diverse fields and scales, from small-scale objects to large-scale architectural structures.