Zeki joined dRMM after moving from Italy, where he earned his master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Politecnico di Milano. His thesis focused on temporary structures, with a particular interest in pneumatic systems. Before that, he gained diverse experience at AURA Istanbul research academy and through work at several practices in Istanbul and Milan, with a focus on design and BIM.

His interest in timber architecture was sparked while participating in the construction of a floating public deck at MEDS, a student-led workshop in Lebanon in 2018. He has long been fascinated by flexibility in architecture — a theme he investigated in his bachelor’s studies at Istanbul Technical University. At dRMM, he contributes to BIM workflows across multiple projects. Outside the office, Zeki loves to travel, cycle, play football and discover cities on long walks.