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Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare by Guliz Tavukcuoglu

Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare by Guliz Tavukcuoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.


ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare

by Guliz Tavukcuoglu

Client: Gnt Interior Architecture

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare

Ka whakahou anō a Gnt Interior Design Office i tētahi rō whare 25 mita pūrua me te tuanui 5.5 mita ki tētahi wāhi mahi kōpiri e whakarite ana i runga i te mārama me te whaihua ā-mokowā. Mā tētahi papa waenga rino kāore he hononga pakitara taha e taea ai te whakawhānui whakatū, i te wā anō e mau tonu ana te haere tonu ā-tirohanga. He whakapiki i te tirohanga ā-mokowā mā ngā papapaparanga pūataata me te whakaata, ā, mā tētahi arawhata whakairo me te whakamārama whakatū e whakanui ai te teitei me te hōhonu ā-mokowā. Mā te rerekētanga o ngā rawa me ngā pūnaha hoahoa kōtuitui e taea ai te noho tahi o ngā mahi maha i roto i tētahi taiao maru, haere tonu hoki ā-tirohanga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Gnt Tari Hoahoa Rō Whare i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Gnt Interior Design Office reconfigures a 25 square meter interior with a 5.5 meter ceiling into a compact, highly integrated workspace. A steel mezzanine without side wall connections enables vertical expansion while preserving spatial continuity. The design functions as a multi-functional system, integrating concealed elements within a limited footprint. Transparent elements, mirrored surfaces, a sculptural staircase, and vertical lighting emphasize height, openness, and spatial perception.
Dimensions & Packaging
Area: 25 square meters. Ceiling height: 5.5 meters. The vertical dimension enabled the introduction of a steel mezzanine, allowing spatial expansion within a limited footprint. The compact floor area required precise planning, where all functional elements were integrated and concealed to optimize usability and maintain spatial clarity.
Tags
Interior Design, Compact Office, Small Space Design, Mezzanine Office, Multi-functional Space, Concealed Design, Integrated Systems, Minimal Interior, Marble and Wood, Spatial Efficiency
Production Technology
The project combines laminated solid wood parquet, solid wood elements, block marble, mirror surfaces, painted glass, and lacquered cabinetry. A steel mezzanine system was engineered without side wall connections. Custom detailing enabled the integration of hidden elements such as sink, television, and storage within fixed structures. Precision manufacturing and on-site adjustments were essential to accommodate material weight, spatial constraints, and structural requirements.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was stabilizing a steel mezzanine supported only by the floor without wall connections due to structural constraints. Transporting and installing heavy block marble within a limited space required sectional cutting. Municipal regulations restricted mezzanine depth, affecting circulation planning. Coordination with engineers and detailed redesign ensured structural safety and precise integration of all elements.
Research
This project is based on qualitative design research focusing on spatial efficiency within a compact, high-ceiling office. The objective was to integrate multiple functions without visual clutter. Methods included on-site measurements, mezzanine planning under municipal regulations, and layout studies using sketches and 3D models. The designer acted as both client and tester. Results showed that concealed systems improve usability and clarity.
Inspiration
Based on a “less is more” approach, the design is inspired by the challenge of integrating multiple functional requirements within a compact office space. It explores how complexity can be concealed within a clear spatial expression, using vertical expansion and a transparent mezzanine to enhance perception. Material contrast between block marble and solid wood informs the balance between density, warmth, and atmosphere.
Project Duration
The project started in November 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey and was completed in May 2018.
Operation Flow
The space operates through integrated and concealed elements that allow multiple functions to coexist without visual clutter. Storage, media units, and kitchen components are embedded within surfaces, enabling a clear workspace. Natural light is amplified by full-height glazing and reflective surfaces, while the mezzanine introduces vertical circulation. The result is an environment that remains open, adaptable, and easy to use, where functions are accessible yet visually hidden.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Guliz Tavukcuoglu, 2018.
Team Members
Güliz Tavukçuoğlu
Image Credits
Main İmage is İmage #1 : Buket Yaşar Photography, Buket Yaşar, 2019.
Optional Image #1 is Image #2 : Buket Yaşar Photography, Buket Yaşar, 2019.
Optional Image #2 is Image #3 : Buket Yaşar Photography, Buket Yaşar, 2019.
Optional Image #3 is Image #4 : Buket Yaşar Photography, Buket Yaşar, 2019.
Optional Image #4 is Image #5 : Buket Yaşar Photography, Buket Yaşar, 2019.
Video Credits: Buket Yaşar Photography, Buket Yaşar, 2019.

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