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Blush Oasis Wellness Indoor Pool by Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Blush Oasis Wellness Indoor Pool by Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz, designed for Beliz Gorgul Interiors. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
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.
More About Blush Oasis Wellness Indoor Pool
Blush Oasis is an indoor wellness pool designed as a calm spa retreat. The pool measures 10 by 4 meters with a depth of 1.5 meters and sits within a wellness space of 8.5 by 16 meters. Blush pink tadelakt plaster, handmade Zellige tiles, natural stone flooring, custom metalwork, and curved arches define the interior. Azure water and greenery complete the setting. A skimmer system and underfloor heating are integrated for comfort and durability. Daybeds and cabanas create private zones beside the water.
About Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz
Beliz Görgül Interiors is a boutique interior design studio founded in 2017 by Beliz Görgül Kolsuz. Originally established in Istanbul and now based in Ankara, the practice specializes in high-end residential and hospitality projects. The studio’s work is characterized by a balance of cultural references, bespoke detailing, and contemporary aesthetics, often combining artisanal techniques with modern materials. Projects range from luxury villas and private residences to wellness and hospitality environments, with a consistent focus on spatial storytelling and material authenticity.
Award Record
This recognition makes Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz 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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/177356
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/177356
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!177356
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/359660
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.belizgorgul.com
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Blush Oasis Wellness Indoor Pool
- Function
- Wellness Indoor Pool
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Sienna, Saddle Brown and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Beliz Gorgul Interiors
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #177356
Credits
- Team
- Beliz Görgül Kolsuz and Elif Nur Bora
- Image Credits
- Photographer Emre Onemci, Blush Oasis Pool, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Inspired by Moroccan architecture, this pool design fuses blush pink arches with azure water tones, artisanal tiling, and lush greenery. The interplay of light, fabric, and texture creates an immersive spa-like retreat. Its uniqueness lies in transforming cultural inspiration into refined elegance, offering a tranquil oasis that feels both exotic and timeless.
- Inspiration
- This design draws inspiration from the atmospheric courtyards and archways of Moroccan heritage, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The concept emerged from a desire to create a sanctuary where water, light, and color converge to evoke serenity. Studies on spatial flow and material durability informed the structure, while the use of soft pink and blue hues reflects research into calming visual environments for wellness-focused spaces.
- Research
- The design is grounded in research on Moroccan courtyards, arches, and artisanal surfaces. Studies on tadelakt’s waterproof qualities, Zellige’s geometric modularity, and the psychological impact of blush pink and azure hues informed spatial and material choices, balancing tradition with wellness design.
- Challenge
- The creative challenge was to reinterpret Moroccan elements in a modern pool setting while ensuring technical precision. Applying tadelakt plaster proved demanding, as its seamless, water-resistant surface requires high craftsmanship and cannot be repaired once errors occur. Additional obstacles included sourcing authentic Zellige tiles, integrating a skimmer system, and aligning underfloor heating with wellness functions, all under strict local construction standards.
- Realization and Technology
- The pool area integrates traditional Moroccan craftsmanship through the application of tadelakt plaster, valued for its waterproof, seamless surface and soft reflectivity. Complementing this, handmade Zellige tiles introduce intricate geometric compositions, enhancing both durability and visual rhythm. The design methodology relied on pattern studies and chromatic research, reinterpreting Moroccan motifs into a contemporary context to balance artisanal heritage with modern wellness design principles.
- Operation and Interaction
- The pool area is designed as a wellness retreat where users transition seamlessly from water to lounge. Daybeds and cabanas create zones of privacy, while arches frame perspectives. Natural light, reflections, and greenery guide spatial flow, ensuring a calming, immersive experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was developed and realized in Ankara between 2023 and 2025, transforming cultural inspiration into a contemporary spa-like pool environment.
- Specifications
- The pool measures 10m by 4m with a depth of 1.5m and operates with a skimmer system. It is integrated within an 8.5m by 16m wellness space featuring underfloor heating for comfort. Materials include traditional tadelakt plaster, handcrafted Zellige tiles, natural stone flooring, and custom metalwork, combining durability with refined aesthetics.
- Keywords
- Beliz Gorgul Kolsuz, Tadelakt plaster, Zellige tiles, Moroccan arches, Wellness pool, Spa oasis, Contemporary design, Blush pink, Azure blue
