Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa by S.A.I.T. Studio

Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa by S.A.I.T. Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Barruko Espazioa eta Erakusketa Diseinua Competition Category.

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Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa

by S.A.I.T. Studio

Client: S.A.I.T. Studio

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Barrualdea Category

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The Design

About Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa

Cu 29 negozio-bilerak eta aldi baterako egoitza-erabilera bermatzeko diseinatutako zuzendaritza-bulego bat da. Proiektuak lan-espazio formal bat suite pribatu baten erosotasunarekin uztartzen du. Ate ezkutuek bizitza-funtzioak integratzen dituzte, bulego-inguru baten pertzepzioa mantenduz. Gainazal ilunek bezeroaren kobrearekiko lanean inspiratutako kobre-elementuak nabarmentzen dituzte, eta hiriaren markoetan sartutako bistek eta materialek proiektuaren izaera espaziala definitzen dute. Eskuz landutako mosaiko-xehetasunek elementu artistiko bat sartzen dute espazioan. Estrategikoki kokatutako ispiluek Istanbulgo bista barrualdean sakonago hedatzen dute.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Cu 29 Funtzio Nagusia: Zuzendaritza Bulegoa jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project is designed as a private executive office that also accommodates short term residential use. Concealed doors maintain the perception of a formal workspace while connecting residential areas. Dark matte surfaces highlight copper elements referencing the clients involvement in copper trade. Mirrors on wall surfaces and behind the bar distribute the panoramic Istanbul view across the interior. A handmade mosaic wall in the guest restroom is reflected through a mirror, visually expanding the space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is a 120 sqm executive office residence designed to accommodate work, meetings and temporary accommodation. The original ceiling height of 260 cm was reconfigured by removing suspended ceiling layers, increasing the height to 320 cm. The interior features custom designed furniture, wood and slatted wall claddings, concealed wooden doors and glazed copper framed doors. Materials include natural marble flooring, laminated parquet and solid copper transition profiles.
Tags: executive office interior, copper interior design, hybrid office residence, hidden doors, smart office interior, multifunctional workspace, residential office concept, custom furniture interior, masculine interior, copper details
Production Technology: The interior was realized through custom designed furniture, concealed door systems and integrated smart automation systems. Materials such as natural marble, laminated parquet flooring and solid copper transition profiles were carefully combined to emphasize spatial hierarchy. A smart automation system controls floor lighting, sun responsive motorized curtains and air purification devices, enabling flexible lighting, privacy and environmental comfort throughout the space.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was transforming a 120 sqm space into a hybrid environment functioning both as an executive office and a residential suite. Maintaining a strong office identity while integrating private living areas required careful spatial planning. Concealed doors, flexible layouts and material transitions were developed to preserve the formal office atmosphere while discreetly accommodating residential functions.
Research: Design research combined spatial analysis and user centered evaluation. The objective was to develop a hybrid executive office that could also support temporary residential use. Layout simulations, material studies and lighting tests were conducted during the design process. Observations of the clients workflow and meeting habits informed the spatial program. The result is a flexible environment balancing privacy, work efficiency and residential comfort.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the clients involvement in the copper trade and the need for a refined environment where business meetings could take place outside the factory setting. The project combines the atmosphere of an executive office with the comfort of a private suite. Dark tones, copper details and framed city views shape a spatial identity that supports both professional use and temporary residential functions. The name Cu 29 refers to copper through its symbol and atomic number.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey and was completed in August 2025. The interior was designed and realized within a residential tower located in the Fairmont Quasar complex.
Operation Flow: The space is organized to function primarily as an executive office. Upon entry, a glazed partition door frames the city view, creating a strong first impression. The layout enables smooth transitions between reception, meeting and lounge areas for business use. Concealed doors discreetly connect the kitchen and private rooms, allowing the space to transform into a comfortable residential suite when longer stays are required.
Patents: Copyrights belong to S.A.I.T. Studio, 2025.
Team Members: Senior Interior Designer: Sait Guray Yalcin
Senior Architect: Kemal Cetin
Architect: Nazlican Kars
Interior Architect: Beyza Nur Emir
Architect: Sude Karadayi
Interior Architect: Ogeday Oguz Atalay
Civil Engineer: Yusuf Cebeci
Image Credits: Image #1: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #2: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #3: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #4: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #5: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.