Lagoon Jiko by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Samani za Jikoni, Vifaa na Fittings Competition Category.

FedhaSamani za Jikoni· 2025

Lagoon Jiko

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Samani za Jikoni Category

31,569
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #168216

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Lagoon Jiko

Lagoon ni muundo wa jiko ulioilhamishwa na mchezo wa mawimbi ya buluu-kijani ya Aegean juu ya miamba ya matumbawe ya lulu na mgongano wa kimiujiza wa mawimbi yanayounganika na chembe za mchanga wa dhahabu. Unaakisi muungano wa usanifu wa hekalu la Kigiriki, mithologia, na uhusiano wa asili na nuru. Michoro ya Kihelenisti, mapambo ya shaba, na milango ya kabati yaliyotengenezwa kwa mkono yenye karatasi ya dhahabu na rangi ya buluu yanachochea uzuri wa kimiujiza. Umejengwa kwa mbao ngumu, malaika zilizopakwa laka na marmar wa Volakas, unachanganya teknolojia kama mifumo ya milango ya kidole kimoja, madroo yanayojiendesha kiotomatiki, na taa zinazoweza kurekebishwa, ikichanganya mila na starehe za kisasa.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award

Lagoon Jiko ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Lagoon Jiko inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Lagoon Jiko ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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