Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company ZKLD Lighting Design Studio
Lead Designers Mehtap Koc, Secil Gücvar, Esin Erdi
Other Designer's names Zeki Kadirbeyoglu, Burak Alan
Architecture Company Tabanlioglu Architects
Interior Design Company Tabanlioglu Architects
Client Macakizi Bodrum Hotel - Ayla Restaurant by Aret Sahakyan
Photo Credits Christopher Kennedy, Mehmet Mutaf
Other Credits Sahir Erozan, Aret Sahakyan
Completion Date July 2024
Project Location Göltürkbükü, Macakizi Hotel Bodrum / Türkiye
Entry DescriptionAyla Restaurant's dining experience is enhanced by its welcoming and sophisticated setting, which is known for its distinct and refined Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. A new culinary experience can be enjoyed through the lighting design ethos, which is based on the cherished tradition of Macakizi Hotel.
The lighting design emphasizes the warmth of natural materials within architecture and embodies the Mediterranean essence surrounded by nature. The olive tree at the center of the kitchen, which is one of the restaurant's most valuable materials, was made to shine and glow like the pupil of the eye. By using the stone wall as a canvas, the natural texture, depth, and visual impressions can be captured in the space.
Enduring the spirit of the environment, lighting fixtures are strategically chosen to combine the meaning of the chef performing and the immersion experience of guests in one space. The promotion of visual and gastronomic experiences was made possible by UGR <16 and CRI>95. The color temperature of the lighting choice plays a key role in making the lighting complementary to the restaurant's interior design and creating an exciting ambiance. Warmer tones are frequently chosen to generate a more intimate and welcoming atmosphere. Focal glow is used to highlight objects, resulting in perceptual hierarchy and hypnotic whistling beams, creating islands of intimacy.
Sustainability ApproachSoft, dimmable lights are strategically placed to provide a relaxed atmosphere. The scenographic lighting provides a relaxing atmosphere for communication. Remote control systems are involved to enjoy wide acceptance in this specialization. Therefore, allows to use light to continually reinterpret their facility for the users, providing various possibilities that need to be versatile and flexible. Overall, the lighting design at Ayla Restaurant is meticulously planned to enhance the dining experience and create a memorable atmosphere for guests.
