Founder 

 

Esra is a New York State Registered Architect and development strategist focused on the origination, feasibility, and delivery of high-performance mixed-use and multifamily projects in New York City.

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Her work operates at the intersection of capital planning, entitlement strategy, building performance, and architectural execution. Esra integrates project-level financial modeling, zoning and incentive analysis, massing strategy, and construction delivery to ensure that architectural decisions align with capital constraints, regulatory frameworks, and long-term asset performance from the outset.

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Her multidisciplinary background spans mixed-use and multifamily development, adaptive reuse, aviation and infrastructure, institutional and civic facilities, hospitality, workplace, biotech, and flagship retail. She has led projects from early feasibility and project definition through permitting and construction administration, including complex landmark rehabilitations and major ground-up developments in New York City.

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Esra’s design work has been recognized internationally, including the German Design Award, Architizer A+ Awards, and multiple global design competitions for innovation at the intersection of architecture, performance, and computational design. These recognitions reflect her ability to translate strategic development objectives into architecturally distinctive and technically rigorous built environments.

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In parallel, Esra brings deep expertise in high performance building envelope strategies, Local Law 97 planning, retrofits, and electrification, applying these tools within broader development and asset-planning contexts rather than as standalone compliance exercises.

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Esra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, complemented by advanced real estate development and finance studies at NYU. This combination strengthens her role as an architect and development strategist, aligning design excellence with feasibility, incentives, compliance, capital structuring, and long-horizon project viability.

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Through onE.GLobe, Esra partners with owners, developers, and institutions to originate, evaluate, and deliver high-performance new buildings and asset repositioning strategies that meet design ambition while satisfying financial and regulatory realities.

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Accolades 

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Architizer A+ Award 2024 - Architecture + AI Category (Special Mention)

Recognized for FlowSpace: Riverine Work Retreat, a groundbreaking outdoor pop-up workspace that seamlessly blends productivity with nature. This innovative concept encourages creativity and well-being by offering unique features like floating workspaces and underwater-view meeting rooms, all powered by renewable energy.

Issued by Architizer, April 2024

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German Design Award 2024 - Excellent Architecture: Conceptual Architecture (Winner)

Awarded for WorkOut, a global outdoor workspace network designed to combat isolation, foster global networking, and promote mental wellness through biophilic design. The modular units are adaptable for various uses, located in parks and rooftops to encourage creativity and social interaction.

Issued by German Design Awards, December 2023

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Architizer A+ Award 2023 - Unbuilt Commercial Category (Finalist)

Honored for unbuilt commercial project designs, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to sustainable and regenerative architecture.

Issued by Architizer, May 2023

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World Architecture Festival 2020 - Isolation Transformed (Shortlisted)

Recognized for the Isolation Transformed 2020 project, which creatively reimagined remote work environments during the global pandemic.

Issued by World Architecture Festival, January 2020

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YTONG Architectural Design Competition (Incentive Prize)

Early recognition of innovative design skills in conceptual architecture.

Issued by YTONG, January 2003

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Affiliated Organizations

The Passive House Network

Member - Certified Passive House Designer
May 2022 - Present

Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

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New York Passive House

Member - Certified Passive House Designer
March 2022 - Present
Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

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The International Passive House Association

Member - Certified Passive House Designer
March 2021 - Present

Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

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AIA National, AIA New York

Registered Architect
January 2020 - Present

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UCTEA Istanbul

Registered Architect
January 2003 - Present

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International Living Future Institute

Living Future Professional Member
November 2020 - March 2022
Associated with EK Architecture, PLLC

Focused on Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Carbon Projects, and Biophilic Design.

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Zero Energy and Passive House Association

Certified Passive House Designer
March 2021 - March 2022