ABOUT
STUDIO
Studio IK is an architecture studio founded by Isil Karaoglu,
based in Rome.
It creates contemporary architectural spaces
inspired by the soul of places.
ISIL KARAOGLU
Founder Architect
After an Erasmus period at ENSA Paris Malaquais, she acquired an Itinerant Master’s degree from Accademia Adrianea in Rome, which allowed her to participate in several conferences and workshops in Europe. At the end of this master, she won the first prize of Piranesi Prix de Rome XIII. Wishing to continue her studies, she obtained the second master’s degree in architecture at Politecnico di Milano with the mention: ‘one of the most talented students’ accompanied by a Merit Based Gold Scholarship. Her studies had also allowed her to take courses from several renowned architects such as Kazuyo Sejima-SANAA as well as an internship-workshop in collaboration with David Chipperfield Architects in Berlin and another internship for the restoration of the Alhambra Palace in Granada.
In the meantime, she worked for architecture studios focusing on local projects in Italy. One of them, in collaboration with Peter Eisenman Architects, concerned Pinerba housing complex in Milan.
After finishing her second master, she worked for Studio Fabio Novembre in Milan where, in a team, she followed numerous international projects from Miami, USA to Suwon, S.Korea. Subsequently, she started collaborating in Paris with Jean Nouvel Design on several prestigious projects. In parallel, she participated in other interior projects in Paris for some clients like Hermès.
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AWARDS
2016
First Prize of Piranesi Prix de Rome XIII
Rome, Italy
EXHIBITIONS
2018
Venice Biennale - Session 2018
Venice, Italy
ANDREAS LINDARANG
Managing Director
Andreas Lindarang holds advanced studies from the Stockholm School of Economics, where he developed a strong foundation in business management and economics.
Before transitioning into architectural practice, Andreas established a career in the global financial sector, including serving as Head of France for Nordic Investment Bank ABG, where he led high-profile cross-border advisory mandates and cultivated deep expertise in market strategy, risk management and client engagement across Europe. Earlier in his career, he built solid operational and financial leadership experience as a Financial Controller at Moët & Chandon, where he oversaw key budgeting within the luxury goods sector.
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Alongside his financial career, Andreas pursued a creative entrepreneurial path. From 2015 to 2018, he founded and served as CEO and Co-founder of the fashion brand Aalto International, successfully positioning the brand in the competitive international fashion market. Under his leadership, the company gained significant recognition and achieved €2.3 million in annual turnover, demonstrating his ability to translate creative vision into commercial success.
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From 2026, as Managing Director of the architectural Studio IK, he leads the firm’s strategic vision with an operational leadership and client-centered execution.
