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BKM Architecture Studio Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Antalya Residental in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
BKM Architecture Studio of Bikem Uludag 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 24, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Antalya Residental by BKM Architecture Studio of Bikem Uludag has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
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 Antalya Residental
The Antalya Residence interior reinterprets Mediterranean warmth through refined material harmony and fluid spatial flow. Softly curved seating, custom CNC crafted wood panels, and layered lighting create an atmosphere of calm sophistication. Oak veneers, natural marble, porcelain slabs, and concrete textured finishes evoke a tactile dialogue between warmth and raw materiality. Designed for contemporary living, the space emphasizes emotional comfort, spatial continuity, and timeless elegance while celebrating craftsmanship and natural textures.
About BKM Architecture Studio
BKM Architecture Studio is a design practice based in Adana focusing on residential and interior architecture. The studio uses contemporary design principles and refined material selections to deliver functional and timeless spaces. The team works on residential and commercial projects and provides user oriented and aesthetically balanced design solutions.
About Bikem Uludag
BKM Architecture Studio is an Adana-based studio delivering architectural and interior design services across residential, commercial and hospitality projects with a holistic and contemporary approach.
Award Record
BKM Architecture Studio of Bikem Uludag is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/178071
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/178071
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!178071
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/374597
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bkmmimarlik.com/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Antalya Residental
- Function
- Residental
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Black and Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- BKM Architecture Studio
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Bikem Uludag
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #178071
Credits
- Image Credits
- BKM Architecture Studio,2024
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This interior emphasizes a refined spatial composition rooted in natural tactility and calm transitions. Curved seating elements anchor the social space, while textured stone panels and warm wood surfaces create depth and visual rhythm. Integrated lighting enhances shadow play and highlights material contrast. The result is a cohesive atmosphere where comfort, softness, and sculptural elements define a contemporary yet timeless Mediterranean character.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from Antalya’s soft coastal light and the calm rhythm of the Mediterranean landscape. Gentle curves, tactile stone accents, and warm natural finishes reinterpret the region’s serene atmosphere into a contemporary living environment. The interior embodies a balance between sculptural form and emotional comfort, creating spaces where light, texture, and material depth evoke a sense of calm, connection, and subtle luxury.
- Research
- The research phase focused on how tactile materials influence emotional response and spatial well-being. Studies explored the sensory balance between stone, wood, and textile textures, examining how warmth and calm can coexist with contemporary forms. The final spatial language expresses a measured softness supported by lighting and material layering, demonstrating how atmosphere can be shaped through craftsmanship and sensory awareness.
- Challenge
- The main creative challenge was to translate Mediterranean warmth into a contemporary interior without relying on traditional motifs. Achieving this required balancing sculptural forms with refined material transitions. The design resolves this tension by using texture, light modulation, and layered spatial depth to create a calm yet expressive environment, demonstrating how emotional warmth and architectural clarity can coexist.
- Realization and Technology
- The interior was realized through precise material detailing and controlled surface transitions. Large-format stone slabs, natural wood veneers, and matte metal accents were combined to highlight tactile harmony. Custom CNC-carved wall panels accentuate depth and shadow, while integrated lighting calibrates tone and ambiance. Craftsmanship and fabrication techniques were coordinated to ensure seamless junctions and a consistent material narrative throughout the project.
- Operation and Interaction
- The spatial flow is designed to guide users through sequences of light, texture, and warmth. Movement unfolds gradually from gathering areas to more intimate zones, allowing the environment to adapt to daily living patterns. The relationship between natural daylight and layered interior lighting establishes a consistent emotional tone, encouraging a sense of belonging, calmness, and quiet social interaction within a unified spatial rhythm.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project is located in Lara, Antalya. Design commenced in March 2024 and was completed in May 2024.
- Specifications
- This project covers an area of 300 square meters with a ceiling height of 2.90 meters.Oak veener,natural marble,large-format porcelain slabs and concrete-textured coatings create visual and tactile continuity.The flooring features matte stone-effect porcelain,natural parquet complemented by custom bronze and metal details.
- Keywords
- Residental Interior,Natural Materials,Curved Forms,Warm Minimalism,Marble and Porcelain,Mediterranean Aesthetics
