Gnt Primary Function: Ibiro by'Igishushanyo Mbonezamiterere by Guliz Tavukcuoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.
BuronzeImbere y'Inyubako· 2026
Gnt Primary Function: Ibiro by'Igishushanyo Mbonezamiterere
Client: Gnt Interior Architecture
Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category
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About Gnt Primary Function: Ibiro by'Igishushanyo Mbonezamiterere
Book Text: Ibiro bya Gnt Interior Design Office byahinduye imiterere y'imbere y'ubuso bwa metero kare 25 bufite igisenge cy'uburebure bwa metero 5.5 bikaba ahantu gato h'akazi hateguwe hashingiye ku busobanuro n'imikoreshereze myiza y'umwanya. Igorofa ryo hagati rikozwe mu byuma nta zifatanye n'inkuta z'iruhande rituma ubwiyongere buboneka mu buryo bw'uburebure mu gihe umuntu akomeza kubona ibintu byose neza. Ubuso bugaragaza kandi bwerekana byongera uburyo umwanya ubonwa, mu gihe urwego rw'ingazi rukozwe nk'igishushanyo hamwe n'urumuri rw'uburebure bitsindagiriza uburebure n'ubujyakuzimu bw'umwanya. Itandukaniro ry'ibikoresho hamwe na sisitemu z'igishushanyo zishyizwe hamwe bituma imirimo myinshi ibaho hamwe mu bidukikije bituje kandi bikomeza kugaragara neza.
The Recognition
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze
Gnt Primary Function: Ibiro by'Igishushanyo Mbonezamiterere ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Gnt Primary Function: Ibiro by'Igishushanyo Mbonezamiterere biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Gnt Primary Function: Ibiro by'Igishushanyo Mbonezamiterere ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.
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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