Lagoon Cuisine by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award d'Argent in Mobilier de Cuisine Competition Category.

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Lagoon Cuisine

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Mobilier de Cuisine Category

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The Design

About Lagoon Cuisine

Lagoon est une conception de cuisine inspirée par la danse des vagues bleu-vert de la mer Égée sur les récifs de coraux nacrés et la collision mystique des vagues fusionnant avec les grains de sable doré. Elle reflète l'harmonie de l'architecture des temples grecs, la mythologie et le lien entre la nature et la lumière. Les sculptures hellénistiques, les accents de bronze et les portes d'armoires artisanales ornées de feuilles d'or et de peinture bleue évoquent une esthétique mythique. Construite en bois massif, avec des finitions laquées et du marbre de Volakas, elle intègre des technologies telles que des systèmes d'ouverture à un doigt, des tiroirs automatisés et un éclairage réglable, alliant tradition et confort moderne.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Lagoon Cuisine est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Lagoon Cuisine est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Lagoon Cuisine est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Inspired by the Aegean Sea’s blue green waves and golden sands, Lagoon blends Greek classical architecture with nature’s harmony. It transforms the kitchen area into a mythological, Aegean temple full of statues. Hellenistic style carvings, bronze details, and oxidized copper cabinet doors reflect artisanal craftsmanship, while advanced technologies ensure luxurious comfort.
Dimensions & Packaging: Lagoon is not only a work of traditional hand work production methods but also an example of high-level technology use. It features luxurious comfort elements, such as special door systems that open with a single finger movement, Servotronic automatic drawer systems, an interior cabinet system with an automatic lift that lowers upper cabinet items to counter level, and an automatic soft-on fade-to-black lighting system.
Tags: Lagoon, Kitchen, Classic Architecture, Hellenistic, Aegea, Luxury, Sculpture, Marble, Temple, Mythology
Production Technology: The island unit, with varying heights for different usage scenarios, is made from natural solid wood, white lacquered wood, and Volakas marble from Greece. The wooden sculptures and carvings in the Hellenistic style on the front of the countertop are produced using both Cnc and handcraft techniques. Lagoon features bronze legs and details, with glass-fronted cabinets. The countertop cabinets have doors treated with a special copper oxidation technique.
Design Challenge: Capturing the essence of Greek mythology and architecture in a functional kitchen space was a key challenge. Extensive research on classical structures and Hellenistic sculptures was necessary to achieve authenticity. Field studies in Aegean archaeological sites provided inspiration for proportions and ornamentation. The fusion of handcrafted details with modern technology required innovative approaches to balance historical accuracy with contemporary usability.
Research: The design process of Lagoon began with in-depth research on ancient Greek architecture and sculpture. Visits to archaeological sites along the Aegean coast, including the Temple of Apollo in Didim and the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, provided valuable insights into classical proportions and decorative elements. Additionally, an extensive study of Greek sculptures helped shape the handcrafted details, ensuring a seamless blend of mythology, nature, and architectural heritage.
Inspiration: Lagoon is inspired by the dance of the blue-green waves of the Aegean Sea on the pearl coral reefs and the mystical collision where the waves merge with golden sand grains.
It reflects the harmony of the classic architectural style of Greek temples, mythology and the bond of nature and light.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2022, during a trip to the ancient city of Ephesus. Concept research continued at archaeological sites in the Aegean region. Production was completed in November 2023 in Ankara.
Operation Flow: It ensures a seamless kitchen experience with integrated hidden handles, allowing doors to open from any point. The island unit’s varying heights facilitate different tasks, from meal prep to socializing. Independent cooking units elevate meal preparation into an art form. The lift up extractor hood rises from the countertop, offering an aesthetic experience without closing off space. Soft on lighting, Servotronic drawers, and automatic lifts enhance ease of use, blending function with design.
Image Credits: QZENS Design Team