a laboratory for creative space
lab e is a design collective led by efe yıldırım, bringing together architecture, design, and research. through projects, competitions, exhibitions, publications, and studio work, it fosters a culture of thinking, making, and collective development.
Who We Are
about lab e
what is lab e?
lab e is an independent creative collective shaped and curated by Efe Yıldırım. It brings together designers, makers, artists, students, and researchers from diverse disciplines through a shared culture of production.
Through design studios, architectural projects, exhibitions, competitions, and academic research, the collective documents and shares creative practice.
Rather than presenting only completed work, lab e serves as a living archive of processes, collaborations, and design culture.
our solutions
Tailored Solutions for Your Needs
lab e studio
learning through making
Studio is where ideas are tested, challenged, and transformed into spatial propositions. Every project reflects an evolving design process shaped by experimentation, dialogue, and critical thinking.
lab e projects
design in progress
Projects bring together architectural proposals, competition entries, and built work through a shared design language. Each project represents an ongoing exploration rather than a final outcome.
lab e exhibitions
sharing ideas publicly
Exhibitions extend design beyond the studio. Through exhibitions, competitions, and public events, they create opportunities for dialogue, engagement, and exchange.
lab e research
Research positions design as a method of inquiry. Academic studies, papers, and publications contribute to an expanding body of knowledge that informs both education and practice.