about.
Whitespace is a London-based architectural practice committed to delivering contextually responsive and user-focused design. The studio approaches each project as a considered response to its environment — informed by site, culture, and materiality.
With a focus on clarity and restraint, Whitespace creates architecture that is both contemporary and enduring. The work is driven by an interest in proportion, texture, and spatial experience, resulting in designs that are refined, grounded, and thoughtfully composed.
The practice operates across a range of scales and typologies, including residential, cultural, and commercial projects. Whether working on new buildings, adaptive reuse, or speculative proposals, Whitespace seeks to create architecture that quietly enhances its context and supports the people who use it.
team.
Utkan Yonter – Founder
Utkan Yonter is an overseas architect with over 15 years of international experience across residential, cultural, commercial, and public sectors. His work is defined by a clear architectural language, a strong sensitivity to context, and a refined approach to material and detail.
Prior to founding Whitespace Architectural Design in London, he held senior design roles at leading international practices, contributing to a number of award-winning projects. His portfolio includes significant cultural landmarks, private commissions, and international competition work.
Utkan’s work has been recognised with a Europe 40 Under 40 award, reflecting his ongoing commitment to thoughtful, context-driven architecture that quietly enhances the built environment.
Sara Olmez – Partner (ARB, RIBA)
Sara is an experienced architect with a foundation in urban design and over fifteen years’ international experience spanning France, England, Turkey and the USA. Fluent in several languages, she has led projects across aviation and transport hubs, residential and mixed-use schemes, emergency education and healthcare facilities, and high-end interiors. For more than a decade she has partnered with Utkan, earning awards in architectural and graphic design along the way. Sara’s work is driven by a passion for user experience, compelling narrative and intelligent, practical solutions that add lasting value to every context.
team.
Utkan Yonter – Founder
Utkan Yonter is an overseas architect with over 15 years of international experience across residential, cultural, commercial, and public sectors. His work is defined by a clear architectural language, a strong sensitivity to context, and a refined approach to material and detail.
Prior to founding Whitespace Architectural Design in London, he held senior design roles at leading international practices, contributing to a number of award-winning projects. His portfolio includes significant cultural landmarks, private commissions, and international competition work.
Utkan’s work has been recognised with a Europe 40 Under 40 award, reflecting his ongoing commitment to thoughtful, context-driven architecture that quietly enhances the built environment.
Sara Olmez – Partner (ARB, RIBA)
Sara is an experienced architect with a foundation in urban design and over fifteen years’ international experience spanning France, England, Turkey and the USA. Fluent in several languages, she has led projects across aviation and transport hubs, residential and mixed-use schemes, emergency education and healthcare facilities, and high-end interiors. For more than a decade she has partnered with Utkan, earning awards in architectural and graphic design along the way. Sara’s work is driven by a passion for user experience, compelling narrative and intelligent, practical solutions that add lasting value to every context.
contact.
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