Lagoon Kitchen by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Silver A' Design Award in Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design Competition Category.
SilverKitchen Furniture· 2025
Lagoon Kitchen
by Yilmaz Dogan
Client: QZENS Furniture
Silver A' Design Award Winner in Kitchen Furniture Category
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About Lagoon Kitchen
Lagoon is a kitchen design inspired by the dance of blue-green Aegean waves on pearl coral reefs and the mystical collision of waves merging with golden sand grains. It reflects the harmony of Greek temple architecture, mythology, and the bond of nature and light. Hellenistic carvings, bronze accents, and handcrafted cabinet doors with gold leaf and blue paint evoke a mythic aesthetic. Constructed from solid wood, lacquered finishes and Volakas marble, it integrates technologies like single-finger door systems, automated drawers, and adjustable lighting, blending tradition with modern comfort.
The Recognition
About the Silver A' Design Award
Lagoon Kitchen is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Lagoon Kitchen is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Lagoon Kitchen is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.
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Your innovative fusion of Aegean aesthetics with modern functionality in Lagoon Kitchen is striking - could you elaborate on how your visit to Ephesus in July 2022 shaped the integration of Hellenistic elements into this contemporary kitchen design?
My visit to Ephesus in July 2022 was a turning point in shaping the conceptual foundation of Lagoon Kitchen. Walking among the ruins and witnessing the refined proportions, columned spaces, and interplay between light and shadow deeply influenced how I approached the idea of a kitchen not just as a utilitarian space but as an architectural experience. The fluted motifs, stepped forms, and the serene balance of symmetry found in Hellenistic structures inspired the layout and vertical rhythm of the design. Lagoon Kitchen reflects this spirit by merging timeless Greek aesthetics with a contemporary spatial flow that feels both ceremonial and functional.
The varying heights of Lagoon Kitchen's island unit create distinct functional zones - what inspired your decision to incorporate these different levels, and how do they enhance both the practical and social aspects of the kitchen experience?
The idea of introducing varying countertop heights came from observing how people naturally gather and move around kitchen spaces. In Lagoon Kitchen, the different levels allow for a seamless transition between preparation, presentation, and conversation. The raised marble block serves as a sculptural anchor, reminiscent of an altar, while the lower wooden surfaces invite more relaxed interaction. This configuration encourages both utility and sociability, turning the island into a dynamic landscape rather than a static work surface.
The handcrafted cabinet doors of Lagoon Kitchen feature an intriguing combination of gold leaf, blue paint, and copper oxidation techniques - could you walk us through the artistic process behind creating these unique finishes that evoke the Aegean's mystical atmosphere?
Creating the finishes for the cabinet doors was like composing a layered painting. We started with hand-applied blue pigments to evoke the depth of the Aegean Sea, then added delicate touches of gold leaf to reflect the warmth of sunlit shores. Finally, we used copper oxidation techniques to introduce an organic unpredictability. No two panels are exactly alike. The result is a surface that feels alive, shifting in tone with the light…
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Inspired by the Aegean Sea’s blue green waves and golden sands, Lagoon blends Greek classical architecture with nature’s harmony. It transforms the kitchen area into a mythological, Aegean temple full of statues. Hellenistic style carvings, bronze details, and oxidized copper cabinet doors reflect artisanal craftsmanship, while advanced technologies ensure luxurious comfort.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Lagoon is not only a work of traditional hand work production methods but also an example of high-level technology use. It features luxurious comfort elements, such as special door systems that open with a single finger movement, Servotronic automatic drawer systems, an interior cabinet system with an automatic lift that lowers upper cabinet items to counter level, and an automatic soft-on fade-to-black lighting system.
- Tags
- Lagoon, Kitchen, Classic Architecture, Hellenistic, Aegea, Luxury, Sculpture, Marble, Temple, Mythology
- Production Technology
- The island unit, with varying heights for different usage scenarios, is made from natural solid wood, white lacquered wood, and Volakas marble from Greece. The wooden sculptures and carvings in the Hellenistic style on the front of the countertop are produced using both Cnc and handcraft techniques. Lagoon features bronze legs and details, with glass-fronted cabinets. The countertop cabinets have doors treated with a special copper oxidation technique.
- Design Challenge
- Capturing the essence of Greek mythology and architecture in a functional kitchen space was a key challenge. Extensive research on classical structures and Hellenistic sculptures was necessary to achieve authenticity. Field studies in Aegean archaeological sites provided inspiration for proportions and ornamentation. The fusion of handcrafted details with modern technology required innovative approaches to balance historical accuracy with contemporary usability.
- Research
- The design process of Lagoon began with in-depth research on ancient Greek architecture and sculpture. Visits to archaeological sites along the Aegean coast, including the Temple of Apollo in Didim and the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, provided valuable insights into classical proportions and decorative elements. Additionally, an extensive study of Greek sculptures helped shape the handcrafted details, ensuring a seamless blend of mythology, nature, and architectural heritage.
- Inspiration
- Lagoon is inspired by the dance of the blue-green waves of the Aegean Sea on the pearl coral reefs and the mystical collision where the waves merge with golden sand grains.
It reflects the harmony of the classic architectural style of Greek temples, mythology and the bond of nature and light. - Project Duration
- The project started in July 2022, during a trip to the ancient city of Ephesus. Concept research continued at archaeological sites in the Aegean region. Production was completed in November 2023 in Ankara.
- Operation Flow
- It ensures a seamless kitchen experience with integrated hidden handles, allowing doors to open from any point. The island unit’s varying heights facilitate different tasks, from meal prep to socializing. Independent cooking units elevate meal preparation into an art form. The lift up extractor hood rises from the countertop, offering an aesthetic experience without closing off space. Soft on lighting, Servotronic drawers, and automatic lifts enhance ease of use, blending function with design.
- Image Credits
- QZENS Design Team
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