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In the November–December 2025 issue (No. 414) of Şantiye Magazine, an interview titled “The First Inputs of Design Have Now Become Resilience and Safety” featuring R. Güneş Gökçek, founder of rggA Architects, was published. 

The interview discusses how treating design merely as a cost item can directly affect long-term building performance and spatial quality, and emphasizes the importance of integrating design decisions with construction and on-site practice.

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The interview also highlights the architect’s expanding role beyond design production to include process management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and participation in strategic decision-making. It underlines the risks of disconnecting design from the construction site—such as quality loss and inconsistent decisions—while framing a well-structured design process as an investment that can enhance overall project value.

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