Cu 29 Tari Whakahaere by S.A.I.T. Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.
HiriwaRoto Whare· 2026
Cu 29 Tari Whakahaere
Client: S.A.I.T. Studio
A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Roto Whare Category
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The Design
About Cu 29 Tari Whakahaere
Ko Cu 29 he tari whakahaere i hoahoatia hei tautoko i ngā hui pakihi me te noho rangitahi. Ka honoa e te kaupapa he wāhi mahi ōkawa ki te whakamārie o tētahi rūma tūmataiti. Ka whakauru ngā tatau huna i ngā mahi noho, engari e pupuri tonu ana i te āhua o tētahi taiao tari. Ka whakanuia e ngā mata pōuri ngā huānga parahi i whakaaweahia e ngā mahi parahi a ngā kiritaki, i te wā e tautuhia ai e ngā tirohanga tāone anga me ngā rauemi te āhua mokowā o te kaupapa. Ka whakauruhia e ngā taipitopito mohaika i mahia ā-ringatia tētahi huānga toi ki roto i te wāhi. Ko ngā whakaata i whakanohoia rautaki nei ka whakaroa i te tirohanga o Istanbul ki roto rawa i te roto.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Cu 29 Tari Whakahaere 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 Cu 29 Tari Whakahaere 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 Cu 29 Tari Whakahaere 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
- This project is designed as a private executive office that also accommodates short term residential use. Concealed doors maintain the perception of a formal workspace while connecting residential areas. Dark matte surfaces highlight copper elements referencing the clients involvement in copper trade. Mirrors on wall surfaces and behind the bar distribute the panoramic Istanbul view across the interior. A handmade mosaic wall in the guest restroom is reflected through a mirror, visually expanding the space.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project is a 120 sqm executive office residence designed to accommodate work, meetings and temporary accommodation. The original ceiling height of 260 cm was reconfigured by removing suspended ceiling layers, increasing the height to 320 cm. The interior features custom designed furniture, wood and slatted wall claddings, concealed wooden doors and glazed copper framed doors. Materials include natural marble flooring, laminated parquet and solid copper transition profiles.
- Tags
- executive office interior, copper interior design, hybrid office residence, hidden doors, smart office interior, multifunctional workspace, residential office concept, custom furniture interior, masculine interior, copper details
- Production Technology
- The interior was realized through custom designed furniture, concealed door systems and integrated smart automation systems. Materials such as natural marble, laminated parquet flooring and solid copper transition profiles were carefully combined to emphasize spatial hierarchy. A smart automation system controls floor lighting, sun responsive motorized curtains and air purification devices, enabling flexible lighting, privacy and environmental comfort throughout the space.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was transforming a 120 sqm space into a hybrid environment functioning both as an executive office and a residential suite. Maintaining a strong office identity while integrating private living areas required careful spatial planning. Concealed doors, flexible layouts and material transitions were developed to preserve the formal office atmosphere while discreetly accommodating residential functions.
- Research
- Design research combined spatial analysis and user centered evaluation. The objective was to develop a hybrid executive office that could also support temporary residential use. Layout simulations, material studies and lighting tests were conducted during the design process. Observations of the clients workflow and meeting habits informed the spatial program. The result is a flexible environment balancing privacy, work efficiency and residential comfort.
- Inspiration
- The project was inspired by the clients involvement in the copper trade and the need for a refined environment where business meetings could take place outside the factory setting. The project combines the atmosphere of an executive office with the comfort of a private suite. Dark tones, copper details and framed city views shape a spatial identity that supports both professional use and temporary residential functions. The name Cu 29 refers to copper through its symbol and atomic number.
- Project Duration
- The project started in May 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey and was completed in August 2025. The interior was designed and realized within a residential tower located in the Fairmont Quasar complex.
- Operation Flow
- The space is organized to function primarily as an executive office. Upon entry, a glazed partition door frames the city view, creating a strong first impression. The layout enables smooth transitions between reception, meeting and lounge areas for business use. Concealed doors discreetly connect the kitchen and private rooms, allowing the space to transform into a comfortable residential suite when longer stays are required.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to S.A.I.T. Studio, 2025.
- Team Members
- Senior Interior Designer: Sait Guray Yalcin
Senior Architect: Kemal Cetin
Architect: Nazlican Kars
Interior Architect: Beyza Nur Emir
Architect: Sude Karadayi
Interior Architect: Ogeday Oguz Atalay
Civil Engineer: Yusuf Cebeci - Image Credits
- Image #1: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #2: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #3: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #4: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
Image #5: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.
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