Press Release
P House Residential Villa by Escapefromsofa Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Escapefromsofa 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 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ P House Residential Villa by Escapefromsofa has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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.
Regarding P House Residential Villa
P House by escapefromsofa is a contemporary villa in Uskudar, Istanbul, designed as a serene escape blending modern sophistication with natural warmth. Soft lighting, earthy palettes, and sustainable materials create a tranquil atmosphere, while large windows connect interior and landscape. Featuring bespoke furniture and sculptural lighting, the design reflects a seamless balance between comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.
About Escapefromsofa
Founded in Istanbul in 2009, escapefromsofa is a design studio specializing in interior and product design. We create high profile solutions that blend contextual and contemporary values, aiming to craft meaningful experiences for clients and their audiences. Focused on simplicity and detail, we enjoy exploring new materials and technologies.
Award Record
Escapefromsofa is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted in the 2025 - 2026 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
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/178295
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/178295
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!178295
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/223269
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://escapefromsofa.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- P House Residential Villa
- Function
- Residential Villa
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Saddle Brown, Black, Sienna and Maroon
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Escapefromsofa
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #178295
Credits
- Team
- Mahmut Kefeli, Kerem Ercin, Irem Baser, Begum Es
- Image Credits
- Ibrahim Ozbunar
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- P House stands out for its seamless dialogue between interior and nature, achieved through soft lighting, earthy tones, and carefully curated sustainable materials. Expansive windows and high ceilings invite natural light while blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. The dining area, a focal point of the design, features custom furniture, natural leather chairs, and sculptural lighting elements that enhance intimacy and sophistication.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the serenity of nature and the desire to create a tranquil retreat away from the intensity of the city, this design aims to cultivate an atmosphere of balance and calm. Drawing upon natural textures, light and materials, the design cultivates an atmosphere of balance and calm.
- Research
- The project explores the intersection of natural materiality and modern living comfort, examining how architectural openness and tactile surfaces can influence well-being and spatial perception in residential design.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was achieving a refined, luxurious aesthetic while maintaining natural warmth and simplicity. Balancing modern comfort with sustainable materials and integrating nature into the interior architecture required precise material selection and custom craftsmanship.
- Realization and Technology
- Crafted using natural and sustainable materials including wood, stone, leather, and metal. The furniture and lighting elements are custom designed to integrate harmoniously with the architectural space, emphasizing craftsmanship and material honesty.
- Operation and Interaction
- The spatial layout encourages fluid movement between indoor and outdoor areas. The open plan design fosters interaction and visual connection across living, dining, and garden zones, enhancing both social and private experiences.
- Project Duration and Location
- Designed and completed in 2024, located in Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkiye.
- Specifications
- Private residential villa located in Üsküdar, Istanbul. The project features open-plan living areas with large window openings, double-height ceilings, and a fully customized interior design scheme integrating bespoke furniture and fixtures.
- Keywords
- Residential, Interior Design, Villa, Contemporary, Nature Inspired, Sustainable Materials, escapefromsofa, Istanbul, P House
