Attila Turi graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 1985. As a second-year student, he came into contact with Imre Makovecz, a moment that fundamentally defined his career. Their relationship, evolving from a master-apprentice bond into a close professional collaboration and friendship over three decades, greatly influenced Turi's early architectural projects, which prominently display the Makovecz style.

In 1990, he co-founded Triskell Ltd. with Lőrinc Csernyus and József Siklósi. The company was tasked with preparing the permit and construction plans for the Hungarian Pavilion at the 1992 Seville World Expo, designed by Makovecz, which achieved tremendous success. Turi also oversaw and organized the on-site construction.

Another pivotal moment in Turi's career was the completion of the community center in Budakalász, where he resides. This building, with its distinctive design and thoughtful spatial organization reflecting historical inspiration, established the trust that led to his appointment as the chief architect of Budakalász in 1996. He sees his primary role as developing a townscape that honors traditions while being adaptable for the present and future. In 2003, he was awarded the Ybl Miklós Prize for his extensive work in organic architecture.

In 2011, as a member of the Károly Kós Association, he was the lead architect in the reconstruction efforts following the red mud disaster in the Devecser-Kolontár area, earning the Architect of the Year award for his work. Since 2003, he has also been involved in architectural education as a consultant at the Residential Building Design Department of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, where he organizes and lectures on organic architecture. Turi embodies the teachings of his mentor, Makovecz, in his unique architectural approach, emphasizing community, tradition, and the respect for inherited values.

He has served as the chief architect of Budakalász for twenty years, teaches at the university, practices architecture, and mentors young architects at the Vándoriskola. He is also active in public roles, including as a board member of the Pest County Chamber of Architects, Vice President of the Hungarian Chamber of Architects, and a member of the National Chief Architects’ Board.

Since November 2023, he has been the President of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA). From 2022, he served as Vice President of the MMA. Between 2016 and 2022, he was the head of the MMA's Architectural Section, and since 2012, he has been a full member of the MMA.