The hotel bar boasts a sophisticated atmosphere where modern design is seamlessly blended with warm red tones and rich wooden details. Brass and metal accents enhance the space with a sleek and contemporary touch, while the lower level, enriched with historical artifacts, offers a unique experience where past and future converge. One of the most striking elements that reinforce the character of the space is the wooden coffered ceiling. This grid system envelops the space in a cohesive and refined frame. The seating arrangement ensures a balanced flow, featuring velvet-upholstered corner sofas that evoke a sense of classic luxury, paired with geometrically patterned bar stools. The combination of exquisite wood craftsmanship, polished surfaces, and brass details, along with a warm color palette, creates an inviting and intimate ambiance for guests. Wall sconces and table lamps emit a dim, golden-toned light, enhancing the bar’s mystical and enchanting atmosphere. All these elements demonstrate that the design is not merely an aesthetic choice but also an emotional experience.

CLIENT

Shining Star Hotel

YEAR

2024

LOCATION

Istanbul

AREA

– m2

At the entrance, a raw and sculptural travertine element introduces the material language of the space through direct physical interaction. This narrative continues at the central core, where the main volume acts as a stage, making the coffee preparation process visible and gathering the spatial energy around it. The contrast between the natural, unrefined texture of travertine and the smooth precision of stainless steel defines the core material dialogue.

The overall palette of cool and calm tones is balanced with warm, earthy accents and an intimate spatial layout. Seating configurations are designed to encourage proximity and interaction, inviting users to spend time rather than simply pass through.

Secondary spaces are treated with the same level of intention. Textured walls, mosaic surfaces, and transitional corridors extend the spatial experience, while controlled lighting and natural elements introduce subtle layers of reflection and shadow. Even functional areas are reinterpreted as experiential moments, ensuring continuity in the design language throughout.