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HG Holding Headquarters Office and Conference Halls by Cihat Elmas - Quark Studio Architects Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Cihat Elmas - Quark Studio Architects of Quark Studio Architects acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for HG Holding Headquarters Office and Conference Halls by Cihat Elmas - Quark Studio Architects of Quark Studio Architects, designed for Halil Gursoy Saglık Hizmetleri. The result belongs to 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 Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About HG Holding Headquarters Office and Conference Halls
Challenging the often sterile perception of institutional architecture, the HG Administration Building in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, presents a compelling case for warmth and human connection within a functional framework. Spanning 1,790 square meters across four levels, the design consciously moves beyond conventional office aesthetics, aiming to create a welcoming and productive environment for staff and visitors. This emphasis on a comfortable and engaging atmosphere permeates the architectural decisions, shaping everything from spatial organization to the nuanced selection of materials.
About Cihat Elmas - Quark Studio Architects
We are building our company on the belief that great design can only be delivered by people with a deep social and cultural understanding of the communities they are designing for. By keeping this core idea in mind, over the years we have grown in all aspects — and continue to every day — but our goals have remained the same. Have fun while working with the best technology at hand. Design and create the finest product we can. Compete with the top in the industry. Learn from the best. Focus on the essential. Cultivate openness and respect in all communication. Learn constantly. Share what we know.
About Quark Studio Architects
Executives: Kemal Çetin, Ayk Cavusyan, Mehmet Can Altun, Marco Altea QUARK Studio provides full architectural and interior design services to a wide spectrum of private sector clients.QUARK Studio’s consistent
Award Record
Cihat Elmas - Quark Studio Architects of Quark Studio Architects is a winner of 5 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2019 - 2020 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
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/172042
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172042
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172042
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/252631
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://quark-studio.com/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- HG Holding Headquarters Office and Conference Halls
- Function
- Office and Conference Halls
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Black, Cadet Blue, Steel Blue, Dark Slate Gray and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Halil Gursoy Saglık Hizmetleri
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Cihat Elmas - Quark Studio Architects
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Quark Studio Architects
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172042
Credits
- Team
- Cihat Elmas, Ayk Cavusyan and Hessam Esmaili
- Image Credits
- Designer, Quark Studio Architects
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Challenging the often-sterile perception of institutional architecture, the HG Holding Headquarters in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, presents a compelling case for warmth and human connection within a functional framework. Spanning 1,790 square meters across four levels, the design consciously moves beyond conventional office aesthetics, aiming to create a welcoming and productive environment for staff and visitors. This emphasis on a comfortable and engaging atmosphere permeates the architectural decisions, shaping everything from spatial organisation to the nuanced selection of materials.
- Inspiration
- The design program unfolds through a deliberate organization of its internal functions, carefully considering the flow of users and the specific needs of each zone. This strategic distribution of programs across the building's four levels is not just about compartmentalization; rather, it's a considered hierarchy of spaces designed to enhance operational efficiency while subtly influencing the user's journey and perception of the environment.
- Research
- Central to the building's welcoming character is its carefully curated material palette. Eschewing the often-clinical palette of institutional spaces, the design embraces a range of textures and tones carefully chosen to engage the senses and promote a feeling of well-being. Within the administrative offices, the subtle variation in grey carpet tones serves not only to delineate individual workspaces within the open plan but also introduces a tactile softness underfoot, contributing to a more comfortable and less sterile environment for daily tasks.
- Challenge
- Moving beyond purely functional considerations, the architectural approach actively integrates principles of user-centred design. The conscious departure from stark, clinical aesthetics acknowledges the psychological effects of such environments, often associated with anxiety and detachment. Instead, the emphasis on warmer tones and natural materials directly references theories in colour psychology, where earthier hues and the introduction of natural elements are linked to feelings of comfort, security, and reduced stress.
- Realization and Technology
- The project is currently being built and the structure is made of a concrete system. The facade is covered by glass walls and aluminum composition.
- Operation and Interaction
- The architectural form of the HG Holding Headquarters embodies a contemporary sensibility, characterized by a considered dialogue between clean, straight lines and gentle curves. This interplay is evident in both the overall massing and the internal spatial arrangements. Within the administrative offices, an open-plan layout organized around a clear grid system promotes efficiency and visual connectivity. The reception area is thoughtfully designed as a transitional space, its sleek reception desk set against a calming blue backdrop, offering a serene point of arrival.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in 2024 in Kahramanmars, Turkey and it's still ongoing.
- Specifications
- The building boasts a total build size of 1,790 sqm, accommodating a range of services, including 4 workstation rooms,4 conference halls with a pre-function area, a meeting room, a secured management area, and open layout waiting areas with access to refreshments.
- Keywords
- furniture design, office design, office architecture, interior design, facade design
