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Ciftci Towers Residence Interior Design by Noyan Berkman Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Noyan Berkman acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Ciftci Towers Residence Interior Design by Noyan Berkman, designed for Private client, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Ciftci Towers Residence Interior Design
Ciftci Towers Residence is an interior design for a high rise apartment in Istanbul. The apartment covers 346 square meters and includes a living room, a kitchen, a master suite, a guest suite and a private gym. Mirrored ceiling panels with a concealed suspension system extend the perception of height. Brushed stainless steel wall cladding with lambri detailing and full height glazing help control glare and light diffusion. Open planning connects the lounge, dining and kitchen areas, while the private rooms remain acoustically buffered.
About Noyan Berkman
Noyan Berkman is an Istanbul based interior designer working primarily on residential projects across Turkey, from urban apartments to coastal villas. His work is shaped by a close understanding of people and the way they live, with each project developed as a response to individual rhythms, habits and expectations rather than a fixed style. Influenced by a cross cultural background and constant travel, he draws from architecture, fashion and contemporary culture. He approaches each project as a distinct composition, where materials, art and spatial planning are used to translate a client’s lifestyle into a clear and lasting environment.
Award Record
This recognition makes Noyan Berkman a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/181735
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181735
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181735
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/369882
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.noyanberkman.com/projects
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ciftci Towers Residence Interior Design
- Function
- Interior Design
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Sienna, Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Saddle Brown and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Private client
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Noyan Berkman
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181735
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photo credit: İbrahim Özbunar
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The project is defined by the structural use of a mirrored ceiling system integrated within a high rise residential framework. Custom stainless steel wall cladding and full height glazing are coordinated to control glare, light diffusion and spatial continuity. The design differentiates itself by converting vertical exposure into a calibrated architectural strategy rather than a visual effect, establishing a distinct approach to high rise interior planning.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration was shaped by the client’s international lifestyle and his relationship with dynamic global cities. As a frequent traveler drawn to fast paced urban environments and contemporary art, he sought a residence that would reflect movement, ambition and personal expression. Located high above Istanbul, the apartment offered a unique vantage point. The design responds to this condition by translating elevation and urban energy into a living space that feels engaged with the city while remaining deeply personal.
- Research
- This project is grounded in spatial research focused on how elevation and panoramic glazing influence perception and comfort. The objective was to understand how reflection could enhance vertical living without creating visual fatigue. Through iterative modeling, daylight analysis and material testing, the team studied light behavior at different hours. The result demonstrates how controlled reflection can elevate urban housing value and redefine high rise residential experience.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was amplifying elevation without overwhelming the interior. In a fully glazed high rise, light intensity and city reflections are constant and unpredictable. The design had to respect building regulations, structural limits and fabrication tolerances while achieving seamless mirrored integration. Socially, the project responds to contemporary urban lifestyles that demand both impact and comfort. The difficulty lay in balancing spectacle with livability through precise material control.
- Realization and Technology
- Brushed stainless steel wall cladding was selected for durability, surface continuity and controlled light behavior. The lambri pattern provides structured articulation and reinforces vertical alignment. Full height glazing maximizes daylight penetration and visual depth. Mirrored ceiling panels extend spatial perception through calibrated reflection. Material selection focuses on precision, alignment and surface performance rather than decorative contrast, resulting in a cohesive high rise interior system.
- Operation and Interaction
- The spatial flow is organized around a central living volume that anchors circulation and social interaction. Open planning allows uninterrupted movement between lounge, dining and kitchen areas, while private rooms remain acoustically buffered. Vertical perception is emphasized through proportion and ceiling continuity, guiding the eye upward and outward. The layout supports both intimate daily routines and larger gatherings with equal clarity.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in 2024 and was delivered beginning of 2025
- Specifications
- Total area 346 m2. Living room 80 m2. Kitchen 15 m2. Master suite 53 m2. Guest suite 29 m2. Private gym 16 m2. Entrance and circulation 35 m2. Full height glazing approx 3000 mm. Modular mirrored ceiling panels with concealed suspension system. Stainless steel wall cladding with precision lambri detailing. Integrated linear lighting system with programmable control.
- Keywords
- Urban apartment design, High-rise residential interior, Mirrored ceiling architecture, Brushed stainless steel interior, Cinematic interior design, Sculptural living space, Contemporary luxury apartment, Reflective architecture, Istanbul skyline residence, Material-driven design
