Piccola Ігравое кафэ by Pinar Gorpeoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн інтэр'ераў і выставачных прастор Competition Category.

СрэбраІнтэр'ер· 2024

Piccola Ігравое кафэ

by Pinar Gorpeoglu

Client: Pınar Görpeoğlu

Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Інтэр'ер Category

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The Design

About Piccola Ігравое кафэ

Piccola - гэта ігравое кафэ, распрацаванае так, каб людзі адчувалі сябе так, быццам трапілі ў жывы карнавальны горад. Дызайн спалучае апавяданне гісторый і архітэктуру для стварэння эфекту поўнага занурэння. Ад люстры ў форме карусэлі да насценных панэляў, натхнёных гарадскім сілуэтам, і люстраных паверхняў, якія ствараюць захапляльныя ілюзіі, - кожная дэталь дапаўняе атмасферу. Яно вылучаецца паслядоўным прытрыманнем сваёй тэмы, ствараючы прастору, якая аднолькава творчая і практычная як для бацькоў, так і для дзяцей.

The Recognition

About the Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award

Piccola Ігравое кафэ — пераможца Срэбнай прэміі A' Design Award, надзвычай прэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца дызайнам вышэйшага класа, цудоўным і ўражальным. Срэбныя пераможцы — гэта надзвычай бліскучыя і вельмі творчыя працы, якія ілюструюць выдатную кампетэнтнасць, талент і праніклівасць сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Piccola Ігравое кафэ — гэта цудоўная, паказальная праца, надзвычай прафесійная і глыбока інавацыйная. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Срэбную прэмію A' Design Award, — вельмі значнае, вартае захаплення вынаходніцтва, якое прыносіць карысць і пашырае межы мастацтва, навукі, дызайну і тэхналогій. Piccola Ігравое кафэ — гэта твор, якому шмат хто зайздросціць, што абуджае жаданні, дорыць пазітыўныя пачуцці і запальвае здзіўленне і захапленне.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This Carnival City-themed play cafe, blends storytelling and architecture for an immersive experience. Its strength lies in creating an memorable journey through an mythical world, reflected in every space, starting with the facade. The intensity of the design varies in different zones depending on the main user, as children are meant to have fun and parents to take a break. Emphasizing a cohesive narrative and innovative spatial use sets Piccola apart in creativity, functionality and experience
Dimensions & Packaging: Project area : 700 square meters
Tags: Play-cafe design, thematic interior, storytelling, carnival, city, mirrors, Carousel, playground, turkey, istanbul
Production Technology: The façade, forming the foundation of the design, was intended to symbolize the transition from the real World to a fairy-tale realm. Fiber panels were digitally modeled in 1:1 scale and produced in layers to create a three-dimensional gateway. The integrated motors within the panels enabled specific areas, such as golden stars and the striped wheel, to slowly rotate with the subtle enchanting music which is created by the built in stereo system.
Design Challenge: The areas on the basement floor with low ceilings needed to be made appealing and comfortable for both children and parents. This challenge had to be addressed without compromising the overall narrative of the design. As a solution, we decided to strategically use mirrors. Mirror surfaces and reflections completely transformed the feel of the space, making these areas appear larger and more spacious, enhancing the overall ambiance.
Research: We focused on architectural interpretations of both city and carnival themes. We used wall panels reminiscent of building facades to represent the texture of the city. At the same time, the main elements that symbolize the carnival, such as the carousel and the Ferris wheel, were integrated into the design to serve the project. Through these symbols, we aimed to create an impressive and harmonious environment with architectural elements where guests can have a fairy-tale experience.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the lively atmosphere of the carnivals and the dynamic cityscapes. Architectural interpretations of the theme can be found in all elements such as a carousel-shaped ceiling light, façade and wall panels inspired by city silhouettes, reception desk lights inspired by chairoplanes and mirror surfaces which create dazzling illusions, such as half a Ferris wheel reflected to complete a circle, cleverly enhance spatial perception and make low rooms appear higher.
Project Duration: Project is located in Istanbul, Turkey and finished in September 2023.
Operation Flow: The dynamic façade welcomes guests to the cafe area, featuring an inverted carousel in the center that creates a dazzling illusion with its own reflection on the mirror ceiling. Carousel guides people to the play area with illuminated arrows and carries them down the spiral staircase to the lower floor where interactive game walls engage children. While mirror panels inspire adults for creative photos, this dynamic use sets the design apart not only in creativity but also in interactive appeal.
Image Credits: PHOTOS : CANSU AYDURAN
VIDEO : BERKAY GULUM