Piccola 游乐咖啡厅 by Pinar Gorpeoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 银奖 in 室内空间与展览设计 Competition Category.

银室内· 2024

Piccola 游乐咖啡厅

by Pinar Gorpeoglu

Client: Pınar Görpeoğlu

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 室内 Category

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The Design

About Piccola 游乐咖啡厅

Piccola是一家游乐咖啡厅，其设计让人仿佛步入一座生机勃勃的嘉年华城市。设计将叙事与建筑相结合，打造沉浸式体验。从旋转木马造型的天花灯，到城市天际线灵感的墙板，再到营造迷人幻象的镜面，每个细节都为空间氛围增添魅力。该设计因始终贯彻其主题而独树一帜，为家长和孩子创造了一个兼具创意与实用性的空间。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Piccola 游乐咖啡厅是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Piccola 游乐咖啡厅将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Piccola 游乐咖啡厅是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This Carnival City-themed play cafe, blends storytelling and architecture for an immersive experience. Its strength lies in creating an memorable journey through an mythical world, reflected in every space, starting with the facade. The intensity of the design varies in different zones depending on the main user, as children are meant to have fun and parents to take a break. Emphasizing a cohesive narrative and innovative spatial use sets Piccola apart in creativity, functionality and experience
Dimensions & Packaging: Project area : 700 square meters
Tags: Play-cafe design, thematic interior, storytelling, carnival, city, mirrors, Carousel, playground, turkey, istanbul
Production Technology: The façade, forming the foundation of the design, was intended to symbolize the transition from the real World to a fairy-tale realm. Fiber panels were digitally modeled in 1:1 scale and produced in layers to create a three-dimensional gateway. The integrated motors within the panels enabled specific areas, such as golden stars and the striped wheel, to slowly rotate with the subtle enchanting music which is created by the built in stereo system.
Design Challenge: The areas on the basement floor with low ceilings needed to be made appealing and comfortable for both children and parents. This challenge had to be addressed without compromising the overall narrative of the design. As a solution, we decided to strategically use mirrors. Mirror surfaces and reflections completely transformed the feel of the space, making these areas appear larger and more spacious, enhancing the overall ambiance.
Research: We focused on architectural interpretations of both city and carnival themes. We used wall panels reminiscent of building facades to represent the texture of the city. At the same time, the main elements that symbolize the carnival, such as the carousel and the Ferris wheel, were integrated into the design to serve the project. Through these symbols, we aimed to create an impressive and harmonious environment with architectural elements where guests can have a fairy-tale experience.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the lively atmosphere of the carnivals and the dynamic cityscapes. Architectural interpretations of the theme can be found in all elements such as a carousel-shaped ceiling light, façade and wall panels inspired by city silhouettes, reception desk lights inspired by chairoplanes and mirror surfaces which create dazzling illusions, such as half a Ferris wheel reflected to complete a circle, cleverly enhance spatial perception and make low rooms appear higher.
Project Duration: Project is located in Istanbul, Turkey and finished in September 2023.
Operation Flow: The dynamic façade welcomes guests to the cafe area, featuring an inverted carousel in the center that creates a dazzling illusion with its own reflection on the mirror ceiling. Carousel guides people to the play area with illuminated arrows and carries them down the spiral staircase to the lower floor where interactive game walls engage children. While mirror panels inspire adults for creative photos, this dynamic use sets the design apart not only in creativity but also in interactive appeal.
Image Credits: PHOTOS : CANSU AYDURAN
VIDEO : BERKAY GULUM