Bronze A' Design Award Winner 2025
Chiara de Rocchi's Yenikoy House Interior Design orchestrates a luminous residential environment where warm blonde wood flooring in wide planks establishes a continuous horizontal datum across the expansive open-plan living area, its honey-toned surface reflecting abundant natural daylight streaming through floor-to-ceiling glazing that occupies the entire right wall, dissolving the boundary between interior domesticity and exterior landscape visible beyond as verdant hillside foliage and architectural rooflines suggesting coastal or hillside residential context. The compositional architecture demonstrates asymmetrical balance achieved through strategic furniture arrangement: a generous L-shaped sectional sofa upholstered in textured pale greige linen anchors the right foreground, its low profile and soft rounded edges creating inviting repose, accompanied by a sculptural side table in matte black with organic biomorphic form reminiscent of molecular structures or abstract natural growth patterns positioned at the sofa's terminus, while a slender black metal coffee table with rounded rectangular top occupies the conversational center, styled with colorful objects including a pink water bottle, blue spherical accent, stacked books with visible spine reading possibilities, and a vibrant red-orange hardcover volume providing chromatic punctuation. The middle ground reveals spatial layering through a freestanding white fireplace surround with contemporary minimalist geometry, its chimney mass serving as subtle spatial divider without obstructing visual flow, flanked by tall potted tropical foliage including Monstera deliciosa with characteristic fenestrated leaves contributing organic verticality and biophilic vitality. Beyond this threshold, the background unfolds as interconnected zones: a dining area distinguishable by pendant lighting and seating, a kitchen zone suggested by cabinetry and shelving, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling bookcase system featuring angular black ladder access rails creating dynamic diagonal vectors that energize the otherwise orthogonal spatial grammar. The chromatic palette demonstrates sophisticated restraint: dominant warm neutrals spanning cream, beige, taupe, sand, and blonde wood tones establish serene continuity, punctuated by selective accent hues including the verdant chlorophyll greens of living plants, matte black anchoring elements providing tonal depth and contemporary edge, and jewel-toned decorative objects in cobalt, crimson, coral, and rose introducing controlled chromatic intensity without disrupting overall tonal harmony. Lighting conditions suggest mid-morning or early afternoon with high solar angle producing soft diffused natural illumination, warm color temperature approximately 4000-5000K suggesting temperate climate sunlight, casting gentle shadows with soft penumbra beneath furniture and along vertical surfaces, while linear recessed fixtures visible in the ceiling plane provide supplementary ambient artificial illumination maintaining consistent brightness across spatial depth. The perspectival system employs modified two-point linear perspective with vanishing points extending beyond the frame edges left and right, creating gentle convergence of architectural orthogonals including ceiling plane linear fixtures, floor plank directionality, and bookcase verticals, while maintaining predominantly frontal viewpoint that invites viewer entry and spatial comprehension. Surface treatments reveal material authenticity and textural contrast: the flooring exhibits natural wood grain variation and subtle matte finish suggesting oiled or sealed blonde oak or ash; upholstery fabrics present nubby linen weave with tactile depth; the fireplace surround appears as smooth painted plaster or gypsum board with seamless contemporary detailing; glazing systems feature minimal frameless or ultra-thin profile mullions maximizing transparency; and decorative objects introduce glossy, matte, and varied surface finishes enriching tactile visual interest. Edge treatment demonstrates predominantly soft transitions between tonal zones with atmospheric blending, while architectural elements and furniture silhouettes maintain crisp definition against lighter backgrounds, creating legible spatial layering without harsh graphic separation. The design vocabulary suggests contemporary residential architecture influenced by Scandinavian minimalism's emphasis on natural materials and light, mid-century modernism's open planning and integration with landscape, and Japanese spatial philosophy's balance of emptiness and presence, manifesting through restrained material palette, emphasis on horizontal extension, celebration of natural illumination, and careful curation of meaningful objects within serene spatial volumes. The atmospheric resonance communicates tranquil domesticity, cultivated comfort, and sophisticated livability, inviting contemplation of daily rituals elevated through thoughtful spatial choreography and material selection that honors both aesthetic refinement and functional ease.
It is a interior design residential project. The house is Located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is a 250 mt2 house. It is 4 room house with 2 bed rooms, 1 gym area, living area and a kitchen. The interior is thoughtfully crafted to emphasize this connection with open spaces and large windows that frame the view. This design inspired by the view of this place. It was wanted to feel the city while inside the house. So all the interior shaped around this feeling. The furniture was kept simple to enhance the effect of the view and ensuring that the focus remains on the dynamic city outside, allowing residents to truly feel the vibrancy of the location.