Desen Çizenel is a Shadow Participant of Nuri Silay. Nuri is one of the Core participants of the European Initiative. Desen Çizenel is an architect and based in Cyprus. Born in Kyrenia, Cyprus, 1977.Graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in 2001. For the graduation diploma project “Summer Campus for Multicultural Islamic Education”, was awarded 1st prize at a competition organised by Antalya (Turkey) Chamber of Architects.
Followed and successfully completed part time Masters of Architecture degree at the Girne American University from September 2002 to June 2005. Has worked as an architect on various projects ranging from public and corporate buildings to residential homes. Currently owns and runs his company; under taking several projects, and also works with other Architectural practices on the island. His design philosophy centers around naturalness and uniqueness; and his architectural designs put together traditional forms along with modernity to create sustainable buildings.
