Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi by Guliz Tavukcuoglu

Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi by Guliz Tavukcuoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2026

Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi

by Guliz Tavukcuoglu

Client: Gnt Interior Architecture

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi

Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi huk 25 metro kuadradu ukuta, 5.5 metro hawa qatawan, huk pisi llamkana pachaman tikranmi, sut'ichaywan chaymanta pachapi allin ruraywan wakichisqa. Huk fierro chawpi patachaman mana kuchunkuna tinkichiyniyuq, sayarina mirayta atichinmi, ñawi qatiqllawan waqaychaspa. Ch'uya chaymanta k'anchariq patakuna pacha yuyayta yapanmi, huk siq'isqa siqa chaymanta sayaq k'anchay hawa kayta chaymanta pacha ukhu kayta rikuchin. Kaqkuna chimpaykuywan chaymanta huñusqa kamachiy sistemakunawan achka rurayninkuna ñawipaq thak chaymanta mana p'akisqa pachapi kuska kawsaytam atichin.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Gnt Uku Kamachiy Ruray Wasi mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.