INTERIOR DESIGNS

Designer Bora Cakilkaya of P-Arch designed the interior for Miss Poem, located in the historical city centre of Istanbul.

Surrounded by several modern buildings, Miss Poem’s has a sense of history mixed together with contemporary design. ‘We put aside all application wallpaper layers that were applied year after year’, says Bora. ‘Almost 8 ton of wallpaper was removed within eight days.’

After finding the proper wall and ceiling surfaces that would expose the historical character of the building, damaged ceiling and wall bricks were repaired. Epoxy mixed with bright tinsel was used to create a floor surface which is resistant to intense traffic. ‘We used a white colour to reflect the pure symbol of the space’, says Bora. ‘I expect that the colour will give the store a spatial message towards the street it is located on.’

Breezehouse home was thoughtfully designed by Michelle Kaufmann Designs and Sunset Magazine for green, healthy living. The key feature of the Sunset Breezehouse is the BreezeSpace at the center, which is situated under a distinctive butterfly-shaped roof. This room, a glass-enclosed breezeway or porch, allows you to “let the green in” to your main living and dining areas, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior. Courtyards, terraces and decks are placed at the front and rear of the home to further integrate nature with living. By borrowing space from the outside, the home feels much larger than it is.