Gnt Interior Design Office

The steel mezzanine emerged from a spatial challenge rather than a structural ambition. Although the office occupies only 25 square meters, it has a ceiling height of 5.5 meters. This unusual proportion made the space feel narrower and deeper than it actually was, creating a tunnel-like perception.My goal was to break down this vertical scale and create a more balanced spatial experience while gaining additional functional area. The mezzanine allowed us to introduce storage and a small service space above, while preserving the openness of the main working area below. The floating wooden staircase became a sculptural element that connected these two levels and helped transform the height into an architectural feature rather than a challenge.As both the designer and the user of the space, witnessing this idea become reality was particularly meaningful. The project reinforced my belief that limitations often lead to stronger design solutions. What began as an effort to solve a difficult spatial condition ultimately became the defining element of the entire office.

Evaluating small spaces only by their floor area means overlooking much of their potential. With the GNT Interior Architecture Office, I wanted to show that a space is not defined by square meters alone. When carefully planned, both visible and hidden solutions can allow all functional needs to be accommodated within the same volume. For this reason, I considered both horizontal and vertical space as active parts of the design.The mezzanine, concealed storage areas, multifunctional surfaces, and materials that enhance visual continuity allowed us to make a relatively small space work much harder. The main idea was to organize the available volume in a way that could support all of our needs without compromising the spatial experience.I believe future workspaces will become increasingly compact, while shared-use environments will become more common. As a result, spaces that make better use of every square meter and can adapt to different needs will become even more valuable. The GNT Interior Architecture Office was designed around this idea.

One of my main goals in the GNT Interior Architecture Office was to create a calm and cohesive spatial experience by making as many functional elements as possible invisible. For this reason, I developed several custom detail solutions throughout the project.One of the most important was the sink concealed within a large storage unit. To keep the sink completely hidden, I used a glass countertop solution that I had not implemented before. The operable glass cover and the faucet that appears only when needed allowed me to eliminate the visual presence of a kitchenette in everyday use.Similarly, I did not want the television to remain permanently visible. Instead, it was concealed within a volume designed as the supporting leg of the main work desk. When needed, it rises through a lifting mechanism and can be used for presentations and meetings. This detail not only creates an unexpected experience for visitors but also helps preserve the clean character of the workspace.Precision fabrication and on-site adjustments played a major role in the success of these solutions. The concealed sink system, the technical infrastructure integrated within the desk, the custom glass cut-outs, and the precise alignment between the staircase and storage elements all required millimetric accuracy and careful coordination. In the end, these technical details remain largely unnoticed by users, yet they are essential to maintaining the simple and calm atmosphere of the space.