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Saffet Dikmen Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Port House Residential Design in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Saffet Dikmen recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Port House Residential Design by Saffet Dikmen, designed for Boda Design and Architecture, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 scored 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.
About Port House Residential Design
Port House is a two-storey residential interior located in Alachati, Izmir. The home offers 250 square metres of living space with four en-suite bedrooms, an open plan living area, a dining room and a kitchen. Oak is used for the floors, ceiling beams, cabinetry and doors, and is combined with marble in some areas. A double height ceiling and large sliding doors bring daylight, garden and sea views into the interior. The layout connects indoor and outdoor spaces and suits a family of five in all four seasons.
About Saffet Dikmen
Boda Design and Architecture is one of the leading design studios of Turkey with extensive experience and knowledge in interior architecture sector. Saffet Dikmen has been crafting memorable spaces since 1993. She designs spectacular independent high-class residences as well as contemporary offices, boutique-hotels and bespoke furniture. Her timeless yet modern style has attracted a number of outstanding clients. Her collections including; sofas, armchairs, accessories and lighting fixtures designs are featured in high-end showrooms. Saffet Dikmen’s work is individual and recognisable yet emerged naturally from her clients’ own needs.
Award Record
This recognition makes Saffet Dikmen 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/167976
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167976
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167976
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/363484
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.bodamimarlik.com.tr
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Port House Residential Design
- Function
- Residential Design
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Black, Dark Olive Green, Peru, Silver and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Boda Design and Architecture
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Saffet Dikmen
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #167976
Credits
- Image Credits
- All photos Ibrahim Ozbunar / 645 Studio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Port House is characterised by its bold use of colour and texture, creating a vibrant yet elegant living space. The open plan design, high ceilings and large windows allow natural light to flood the interiors, highlighting the warmth of the wooden surfaces and iconic design furniture. The integration of indoor and outdoor spaces enhances the versatility of the home, offering both comfort and aesthetic appeal for modern living.
- Inspiration
- Located on the shores of world famous surf destination Alachati this 2 storey home, seamlessly blends interior and exterior spaces, embracing the beauty of its surroundings. The location of the house and its owners, a family of 5, was the main source of inspiration. With its private sea deck and garden, it offers a life in nature. The aim was to create living spaces that are at peace with nature, embrace the Aegean sea view and daylight, while offering their users relaxing and enjoyable private and common spaces.
- Research
- The research method involved a detailed study of the villa's architectural features and geographical location, followed by in-depth discussions with the homeowners to gain an in-depth insight into their lifestyle and needs.The homeowners dreamed of a warm and serene living space in a contemporary and timeless style.
- Challenge
- Design research for Port House involved an analysis of the site's topography and climate. The common and private living areas strategically positioned in the house to optimize natural light and create comfortable living spaces. CAD software was used to develop detailed models and visualizations, refining the design to seamlessly merge the interior and exterior. Drawing inspiration from the region's cultural heritage, local materials and finishes were incorporated to promote a sense of identity.
- Realization and Technology
- The design team have selected oak as the key material for the floors, ceiling beams, cabinetry and the doors which transformed the space entirely with a natural yet contemporary style.In some areas of the house the oak finishes have been blended with marble. All the wood and stone work was done in collaboration with local teams and craftsmen. Although designed as a summer house, all the necessary climatic infrastructure has been prepared for living in this house in all 4 seasons.
- Operation and Interaction
- The layout of the 2-storey house ensures a smooth flow of design language between spaces, allowing for easy navigation and interaction. The operation of the house prioritises the needs of the owner's family of 5. The entrance to the house is on the first floor. Three spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are located on this floor. A semi-open corridor connects this floor with the open living area on the ground floor. The ground floor is characterised by the open plan living room where the double height gallery ceiling and large windows create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in February 2023 in Alachati, Izmir and completed in September 2023.
- Specifications
- The house is set in five acres of gardens with a private jetty and shoreline. With 250 sqms of living space over two floors, the home has four en-suite bedrooms, an open plan living area with 7meters high ceiling, a dining room, a kitchen and a maid's area with laundry room. The outdoor living areas are as comfortable as the indoor ones.
- Keywords
- interior design, residential design, villa design, contemporary interiors, luxury home
