Apart from his numerous projects with his company, Tabanlıoğlu gives lectures on Architectural Studio in various universities including Bilgi University. Murat Tabanlıoğlu is a Chartered Member of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and AIA (American Institute of Architects) (Int'l. Assoc.), and has been giving conferences at home and abroad since 1999.

Apart from being a master jury member for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, he also serves as a jury member in international competitions like AIA and WAF (World Architecture Festival) and in national evaluations.

Melkan Tabanlıoğlu

After Galatasaray Lycee, Melkan Gürsel Tabanlıoğlu studied at the Architectural department of Istanbul Technical University. She completed her master’s degree at the Metropolitan Cataluña Polytechnic University and joined Tabanlıoğlu Architects in 1995. Tabanlıoğlu is a jury member for national and international competitions, gives conferences and is a member of AIA (Int'l. Assoc.).

In 2008, Melkan Tabanlıoğlu was selected as one of the
Europe 40 under 40 architects by the “The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies”. She was selected as the Architect of the Year in 2010 together with Murat Tabanlıoğlu at the Middle East Architect Award (MEA).