The Genesis of a Passion: A Journey Through Spatial Vision
From a young age, Ekrem Bingöl found himself captivated by the interplay of architecture and nature in the streets of Istanbul. His innate talent for perspective sketching allowed him to visualize spaces from every angle, sparking a deeper curiosity: “What makes a space not just a structure, but a home where people feel comfort, peace, and security?”
This curiosity led him to architecture, a field he sees as more than construction—it’s a discipline that elevates quality of life through intentional design.
Education & Expertise: Crafting a Technical Foundation
Ekrem’s academic journey at Marmara University and Istanbul University laid the groundwork for his technical prowess. Mastering tools like 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Coohom, and GiGi, he specializes in luxury villa and apartment interiors, where premium materials become the soul of his designs:
- Marble: Elegance meets durability
- Wood: Warmth and natural harmony
- Ceramic: Sleek, timeless surfaces
- Metal: Sophistication with structural strength
AI in Architecture: Technology as a Catalyst for Creativity
In an era of rapid tech evolution, Ekrem embraces AI as a collaborator, not a replacement:
- AI algorithms optimize spatial layouts, generating efficient, aesthetic solutions in minutes.
- Virtual Reality (VR) lets clients experience designs in real-time, bridging the gap between concept and reality.
- Data-driven insights ensure spaces align with users’ daily habits, making design deeply personal.
“Technology frees designers from repetition,” he says. “It lets us focus on what matters: giving spaces stories and heart.”
Discovering Coohom: A Serendipitous Click
“An email introduced me to Coohom, and its ‘fast visualization’ hooked me instantly,” Ekrem recalls. “It democratizes design, letting non-professionals express ideas without steep learning curves.”
The Real Challenge: Translating Ideas into Reality
Through his YouTube tutorials, he noticed a key gap: “Users don’t struggle with the tool—they struggle with turning their vision into a tangible design.” Even with intuitive software, spatial planning, material pairing, and lighting design require expertise.
This inspired him to create educational videos focused on “design thinking” over technical steps, guiding beginners from imitation to innovation.
Advice for Creators: Let Visuals Speak Louder Than Words
“Show, don’t tell,” Ekrem advises. “A single video of a Coohom-made design impacts more than a thousand descriptions. Visuals prove the tool’s potential—they make ‘I can do this’ believable.”
While praising Coohom as a “powerful tool,” Ekrem hopes for enhancements:
- Streamlined material library: Curated, categorized collections (e.g., “modern furniture sets”) to reduce search time.
- Dynamic elements: Support for movable objects and interactive scenes, making designs feel alive.
