Öznur Pınar Cer is a visionary architect, inventor, and the founder of MASK architects, specializing in cutting-edge architectural design, sustainability, and the integration of innovative technologies into architecture and design projects. With expertise in iconic structures, architecture, iconic modular living solutions, and green energy-integrated buildings, she has redefined modern architecture through her revolutionary and sustainable designs. In 2024, Öznur Pınar Cer was honored with the prestigious Europe 40 Under 40 Award by  by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies , recognizing her as one of the most promising and innovative young architects shaping the future of the industry.

Öznur began her career in 2016 as one of the three lead architects for the prestigious Istanbul International Airport Project at Tabanlıoğlu Architects. While still pursuing her studies in 2013, she laid the foundations of MASK architects, officially co-founding the firm in Italy with her italian partner  in 2020. Today, MASK architects is globally recognized for its innovative approach to architecture and industrial design, serving an international clientele. She holds a degree in Architecture from Cyprus International University, where she graduated as the top student of her faculty/University in 2014. Her expertise spans iconic architectural design, master planning, iconic modular architectural solutions, construction innovation, sustainability integration, and team leadership.

As Chief Architect Officer, Öznur has led numerous award-winning international architectural competitions. Some of her most celebrated projects include Oasys+System, a modular palm structure, selected as one of the ten winners of the Cool Abu Dhabi Challenge from over 1,500 global participants; Kırşehir Automobile & Aeroplane Museum, winner of the World Architecture Community Award (29th Cycle); Seoul Photography and Art Museum, the world’s first self-photographing museum, acclaimed as one of the "Best Museums of the Year" in Turkey by UNIMUZED 2021; and the Baobab Luxury Safari Resort, an eco-tourism project that generates water from air, awarded the Golden Trezzini Award (2024).

MASK architects has gained worldwide recognition, being honored with multiple prestigious awards, including the Kyoto Design Award, which listed the firm among the "BEST 100" architecture and design firms; the Golden Trezzini Award (2024) for outstanding contributions to architecture and design; and recognition as one of the "30 Best Architecture Firms in Italy" by Architizer (2024). Among the firm’s notable projects is the "Eagle Mansion Signature Villa", designed for EMAAR founder Mohamed Ali Alabbar, which won the FUTURE HOUSE® International Residential Award (2023) and was a finalist in EMAAR Misr’s Signature Villa competition.