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Piu Interiors Receives the Silver A' Design Award for K House Interior Design in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Piu Interiors for interior space and exhibition design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for K House Interior Design by Piu Interiors. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Regarding K House Interior Design
K House is a residential interior design project located in Bodrum, on the coast of Turkey. The home covers a total enclosed area of 700 square meters and includes open plan living areas, private rooms and direct connections to outdoor terraces. Natural oak, stone cladding, textured wall finishes and linen fabrics form the material palette. Curved organic shapes and custom made furniture support a consistent character across the spaces. Wide openings bring daylight inside and link the interior with the surrounding landscape. The interior was completed in five months.
About Piu Interiors
Piu Interiors is an Istanbul-based interior architecture practice led by architects Pınar Ünalan and Cihan Ünalan. Partners in both life and profession, they develop projects through a shared design language shaped by dialogue, research and long-term collaboration. Their work spans residential, hospitality and retail environments, with a focus on spatial clarity, material sensitivity and everyday functionality. Working closely with clients, makers and consultants, the studio guides projects from concept to completion. Across projects of different scales, the studio maintains a consistent approach, focusing on spaces with a strong relationship to their users and a sense of longevity.
Award Record
With this recognition, Piu Interiors is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/167218
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167218
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167218
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/363094
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/piuinteriors/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- K House Interior Design
- Function
- Interior Design
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Silver, Gray, Dark Gray, Dim Gray and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Piu Interiors
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #167218
Credits
- Team
- Pinar Unalan-Cihan Unalan
- Image Credits
- Photographer : Sinan Çırak
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- K House is designed to be lived in year-round in Turkbuku/Bodrum.It reflects spacious and serene summer style.This house is emphasizing comfort with luxury,offering serene yet sophisticated living experience.
- Inspiration
- This project is inspied from the harmony of nature and modern luxury.The use of natural materials creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor.Curvy,organic shapes and artistic touches add a sense of fluidity and elegance to our design.Our goal was to craft a space that balances comfort with sophistication,offering a serene yet luxurious atmosphere for living.This house reflects the essence of understated opulence,where every element is thoughtfully curated to elevate daily life.
- Research
- The project was informed by in-depth research into Mediterranean living traditions, biophilic design principles, and contemporary approaches to luxury. Local climate conditions were carefully studied to integrate natural ventilation and light while ensuring year-round comfort. Research on material performance and sustainability inspired the use of natural oak, stone, and linen to establish an organic yet refined atmosphere. The result is a residence that reflects cultural context while pushing forward contemporary interpretations of serene, sophisticated living.
- Challenge
- One of the key challenges was to procure the monoblock travertine mass for the Tv wall and ensuring its safe installation and structural support on the wall. The second challenge involved the logistics of transporting all furniture, materials, and custom pieces from Istanbul to Bodrum. This required careful scheduling and precise coordination among multiple teams, ensuring that the quality and timeline of the project were never compromised.
- Realization and Technology
- The realization of the project combined modern construction methods with artisanal craftsmanship. Local artisans contributed to bespoke furniture and handcrafted finishes, ensuring authenticity and uniqueness. Natural oak wood, textured wall coverings, natural stone claddings, and linen textiles were carefully sourced and applied with precision detailing. Despite logistical challenges, including transporting all furniture and materials from Istanbul to Bodrum, the project was executed with meticulous coordination. The process emphasized sustainability, durability, and timeless elegance while maintaining full design integrity.
- Operation and Interaction
- The interior design of K House was conceived to provide a seamless flow between spaces, ensuring that residents experience both functional comfort and aesthetic quality. Sunlight guides circulation throughout the day, while wide openings and visual connections link the interior to the surrounding landscape. Indoor and outdoor areas merge naturally, supporting a lifestyle in dialogue with nature. Each zone for relaxation, dining, or gathering was designed to encourage interaction while also allowing moments of solitude and calm.
- Project Duration and Location
- K House is located in Bodrum, Turkey, a coastal destination renowned for its Mediterranean spirit and natural beauty. The interior design and implementation process was completed in five months, from January to June 2024. The project reflects a successful collaboration between designers, local craftsmen, and international suppliers, transforming a vision into reality within a condensed yet efficient timeline.
- Specifications
- K House covers a total enclosed area of 700 m2. The spatial program includes open plan living areas, private rooms, and direct connections to outdoor terraces. The material palette integrates natural oak wood, stone surfaces, textured wall finishes, and linen fabrics. Technical specifications include concealed lighting systems, climate control solutions suited to the Mediterranean climate, and energy efficient glazing. Custom designed furniture completes the interiors and supports visual consistency across different spaces.
- Keywords
- Bodrum House, Mediterranean interior design, Organic luxury, natural materials, organic textures, residential interior, bespoke furniture, sustainable design, coastal lifestyle, serene living
