The studio of Bora Guzel

Everything here began with something I wanted to understand.

Paintings, words, geometry, and engineering.

Based in: Vancouver, BC Currently: painting & building Say hi: admin@boraguzel.com
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Paintings

Select a painting to see the work and read the story behind it.

CAD

Six CAD and simulation projects: motorsport concepts, a SpaceX tribute, and architectural drafting. Modeled in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, simulated in ANSYS.

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Aerodynamic racing helmet concept, rear view with number 21
Concept designSolidWorks

Aerodynamic Helmet Concept

A motorsport-inspired helmet modeled in SolidWorks, built around smooth aerodynamic contours and detailed surface work, a study in blending performance with style.

3D model of a Dragon-style crew capsule set against Earth
Reverse engineeringSolidWorks

Dragon Crew Capsule

Built from reference photos using a visual reverse-engineering approach, this SolidWorks model captures the capsule's aerodynamic form and structural detail, a tribute to SpaceX's spacecraft.

Custom skateboard deck and trucks, rendered in pastel tones
Product designSolidWorks

The Board

A custom skateboard assembly modeled entirely from scratch. Pastel tones and wood textures keep it playful and clean, while a Banksy quote on the grip tape adds a rebellious touch.

Sculptural water bottle design with cyan diamond-pattern grips
Product designSolidWorks

The Bottle

Smooth, sculptural lines meet bold diamond-pattern grips and glowing cyan highlights. The number 21 is a quiet nod to Vector Racing, a team I helped found.

AutoCAD elevation drawings of a wooden bungalow
Architectural draftingAutoCAD

Wooden Bungalow

A compact bungalow drafted in AutoCAD with detailed floor plans and elevations, designed with functionality and simplicity in mind.

Colorful CFD velocity contour simulation
SimulationANSYS Fluent

CFD Analysis

Velocity contours and CO₂ dispersion studies for a land development and an underground car park fire scenario, simulating wind loads, flow behavior, and jet-fan performance.