From Academia to the Design Studio: Dr. Murat Memlük and the MDesign Journey
Leaving academia behind to author a 15-year legacy in landscape design through MDesign, Dr. Murat Memlük’s inspiring interview is featured in peyzajMAG!
This story was originally published in Turkish. Read in Turkish

We sat down for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Murat Memlük, who left academia behind to build a career from scratch in landscape design.
In this candid discussion, Memlük reflects on his professional passion, personal evolution, MDesign’s 15-year journey, and its international milestones—offering an inspiring blueprint for anyone looking to chart their own path.
The full interview awaits you in the Autumn 2026 issue of peyzajMAG!
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