Antalya Wahi Noho by BKM Architecture Studio

Antalya Wahi Noho by BKM Architecture Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KalaLoko Hale· 2026

Antalya Wahi Noho

by BKM Architecture Studio

Client: BKM Architecture Studio

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Antalya Wahi Noho

ʻO ka hoʻolālā o loko o ka Hale Noho ʻo Antalya, he wehewehe hou ʻana i ka mahana o ke Kaiwaenahonua ma o ka lokahi maikaʻi o nā lako a me ke kahe pahemo o ka lumi. ʻO nā noho pihaʻā palupalu, nā papa lāʻau i hana kūikawā ʻia me ka CNC, a me ka hoʻomālamalama papa i ka lumi, ua hana lākou i kahi ʻano o ka mālie a me ka nani kiʻekiʻe. ʻO nā ʻili lāʻau ʻoka, ka pōhaku māpala kūlohelohe, nā papa poselana, a me nā ʻili ʻano kimeki, ke kāhea nei lākou i kahi kamaʻilio hoʻopā ma waena o ka mahana a me ka maoli o nā lako. Ua hoʻolālā ʻia no ka noho ʻana o kēia au, e hoʻokūpaʻa ana ka lumi i ka ʻoluʻolu o ka naʻau, ka mau ʻana o ka lumi, a me ka nani pau ʻole, me ka hoʻohanohano pū ʻana i ka noʻeau hana lima a me nā ʻili kūlohelohe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Antalya Wahi Noho i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Antalya Wahi Noho he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Antalya Wahi Noho e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This interior emphasizes a refined spatial composition rooted in natural tactility and calm transitions. Curved seating elements anchor the social space, while textured stone panels and warm wood surfaces create depth and visual rhythm. Integrated lighting enhances shadow play and highlights material contrast. The result is a cohesive atmosphere where comfort, softness, and sculptural elements define a contemporary yet timeless Mediterranean character.
Dimensions & Packaging: This project covers an area of 300 square meters with a ceiling height of 2.90 meters.Oak veener,natural marble,large-format porcelain slabs and concrete-textured coatings create visual and tactile continuity.The flooring features matte stone-effect porcelain,natural parquet complemented by custom bronze and metal details.
Tags: Residental Interior,Natural Materials,Curved Forms,Warm Minimalism,Marble and Porcelain,Mediterranean Aesthetics
Production Technology: The interior was realized through precise material detailing and controlled surface transitions. Large-format stone slabs, natural wood veneers, and matte metal accents were combined to highlight tactile harmony. Custom CNC-carved wall panels accentuate depth and shadow, while integrated lighting calibrates tone and ambiance. Craftsmanship and fabrication techniques were coordinated to ensure seamless junctions and a consistent material narrative throughout the project.
Design Challenge: The main creative challenge was to translate Mediterranean warmth into a contemporary interior without relying on traditional motifs. Achieving this required balancing sculptural forms with refined material transitions. The design resolves this tension by using texture, light modulation, and layered spatial depth to create a calm yet expressive environment, demonstrating how emotional warmth and architectural clarity can coexist.
Research: The research phase focused on how tactile materials influence emotional response and spatial well-being. Studies explored the sensory balance between stone, wood, and textile textures, examining how warmth and calm can coexist with contemporary forms. The final spatial language expresses a measured softness supported by lighting and material layering, demonstrating how atmosphere can be shaped through craftsmanship and sensory awareness.
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from Antalya’s soft coastal light and the calm rhythm of the Mediterranean landscape. Gentle curves, tactile stone accents, and warm natural finishes reinterpret the region’s serene atmosphere into a contemporary living environment. The interior embodies a balance between sculptural form and emotional comfort, creating spaces where light, texture, and material depth evoke a sense of calm, connection, and subtle luxury.
Project Duration: The project is located in Lara, Antalya. Design commenced in March 2024 and was completed in May 2024.
Operation Flow: The spatial flow is designed to guide users through sequences of light, texture, and warmth. Movement unfolds gradually from gathering areas to more intimate zones, allowing the environment to adapt to daily living patterns. The relationship between natural daylight and layered interior lighting establishes a consistent emotional tone, encouraging a sense of belonging, calmness, and quiet social interaction within a unified spatial rhythm.
Patents: Copyrights belong to BKM Architecture Studio,2024
Image Credits: BKM Architecture Studio,2024