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Orhan Kuntay was born on 28 May, 1939 in Tokat, Turkey, is a Turkish architect and professor (1939–2018). Discover Orhan Kuntay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
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Professor and architect |
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78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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28 May, 1939 |
| Birthday |
28 May |
| Birthplace |
Tokat, Turkey |
| Date of death |
16 April, 2018 |
| Died Place |
Ankara, Turkey |
| Nationality |
Turkey
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Orhan Kuntay Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Orhan Kuntay Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Orhan Kuntay worth at the age of 78 years old? Orhan Kuntay’s income source is mostly from being a successful architect. He is from Turkey. We have estimated Orhan Kuntay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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architect |
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Orhan Kuntay (28 May 1939 – 16 April 2018) was a Turkish architect and professor of City and Regional Planning specializing in Urban Sustainability and Tourism.
Orhan Kuntay was born as the son of Mustafa and Fatma Kuntay in the Northeastern city of Tokat, in 1939.
His grandfather, Hacı Ömer Mustafa Kuntay, was the Mufti of Tokat Province of the Ottoman Empire during the WWI.
Kuntay received his bachelor's degree in Architecture from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 1963.
During this time, he designed the Mosque of Kümbet in Tokat, which was completed in 1966.
Upon receiving the Ph.D. from University of Paris, Kuntay returned to Turkey and began working at the Karadeniz Technical University.
He continued his education at University of Paris (Sorbonne), earning a Ph.D. in 1969, shortly before the university changed its name in 1970.
After completing his 24-month mandatory military service, Kuntay practiced architecture until starting postgraduate studies.
Following the 1980 Turkish coup d'état until 1989, he worked in Algiers as consultant for the Algerian Ministry of Tourism.
Kuntay returned to Turkey in 1989 and worked in an architectural office, during which he designed the Queen Sunrise Luxury Resort, a 1000-bed luxury hotel in Antalya, along with two other large hotels.
Starting from 1993, Kuntay served as the chair of the City and Regional Planning department of Gazi University.
He often led major conferences on City Planning throughout Turkey.
As a juror for Antalya Environmental Protection Agency he helped preserve several national parks, most notably Köprülü Canyon in 1994.
Kuntay was the General Manager of the master plan for the Eastern Anatolia Project (DAP), which, following the former Southeastern Anatolia Project, aims at developing the Eastern region of Turkey in many aspects.
The project has been ongoing for over 20 years and it is seen as pivotal for the sustainability of the region.
In 2008 he designed a second mosque for Tokat GOP University.
This mosque has unique features such as calligraphic roundels similar to those in Hagia Sophia and glass walls that lead to the perception that the dome is hovering over the ground.
Kuntay was the author of the books Pedestrian Zones, Sustainable Parking Design, and Sustainable Turism Planning.
He also has written several articles in the Cumhuriyet newspaper
He was the led the development of the master plan for the Eastern Anatolia Project (DAP), which encompasses 14 cities and has begun implementation in 2011.
Kuntay was the architect of several prominent buildings in Turkey, notably the Queen Sunrise Hotel and the Mosque of Kumbet.
He served as a department chairman at the Gazi University and was the author of several published books.
Orhan Kuntay died in Ankara on 16 April 2018, at the age of 78.
