Lagoon Kīhini by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Taputapu Kīhini, Pūrere me ngā Whakaritenga Competition Category.

HiriwaTaputapu Kīhini· 2025

Lagoon Kīhini

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Taputapu Kīhini Category

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The Design

About Lagoon Kīhini

Ko Lagoon he hoahoa kīhini i aweawe mai i te kori o ngā ngaru kahurangi o te Moana Aegean ki runga i ngā toka ānama pāua, me te tūtakitanga whakamiharo o ngā ngaru e whakakotahi ana ki ngā kirikiri kōura. Ka whakaata i te tōkeke o te hoahoanga whare tapu Kāriki, ngā kōrero pakiwaitara, me te hononga o te taiao me te mārama. Ko ngā whakairo Hellenistic, ngā tohu parāhe, me ngā tatau kāpata hanga-ā-ringa me te rau kōura me te peita kikorangi, e whakaara ana i tētahi āhua pakiwaitara. He hanga nō te rākau totika, ngā mutunga waitā me te mārupa Volakas, ka whakauru i ngā hangarau pērā i ngā pūnaha tatau-matimati-kotahi, ngā toroa-aunoa, me te rama-whakawhānui, e hono ana i te tikanga tuku iho ki te whakamārie hou-ao.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Lagoon Kīhini te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Lagoon Kīhini he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Lagoon Kīhini he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

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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