Prior to BRAVE / ARCHITECTURE, Alp worked as an architectural intern and a freelance designer in the United States and Europe where he completed a variety of projects ranging in types and sizes. As a student, Alp had the opportunity to work with Habitat for Humanity developing new housing prototypes. He also participated in the first digital fabrication course at the University of Houston which won several grants and established funding for future programs. During his studies he worked as a research assistant on grants focused on specific building typologies. His work has been exhibited and published numerous times.
In 2007 he was awarded an AIAS Merit Award for his design and fabrication of Maca, a chair using recycled materials. In the same year P&H chaise was selected for an exhibition curated by Design Within Reach Austin showcasing young Texas designers. He was a key member of the Brave design team that was awarded a 2009 TSA Studio Award for the Sorensen Bridge. This project is a covered bridge installation retrofitted onto an existing concrete and steel structure located in the Texas Hill Country. Alp continues to pursue furniture, graphic and architectural design challenges outside the office environment.
