Header: İbrahim Özbunar
ORIGAMI pastry shop at Tersane Istanbul turns the layering logic of croissant into a spatial experience. Made of several linear spatial sequences, the bakery features depth and sectional articulation. Organised along a strong longitudinal axis, the bakery features bespoke shelves arranged into a continuous wall datum. Shelves, integrated storage, display, and lighting create a single architectural element.
Material selection and illumination
Illuminated from beneath, these vertical frames provide rhythm and establish order while providing flexibility in product presentation. The shelving creates a stratified visual field that mirrors the layered structure of illuminated dough. Dark, high-gloss dark brown ceramic throughout has been intentionally chosen to enhance light and produce depth. The dark shades of the shell are juxtaposed with mineral-textured surfaces as well as the light hues of patterned stones, which anchor the centre island. The island appears as a precise, elevated monolithic volume.
The perforated ceiling with repetitive circular grid secludes technical infrastructure, while supporting the venue’s modular discipline. Recessed and restrained lighting integrated into the ceiling allows for the illumination of the product shelves. Additionally, it makes vertical light panels appear as the primary luminaires in the room.
Seating zone facilitates movement
Rather than a separate space, the seating zone represents the extension of the architectural colour palette. Compact wooden chairs paired with tables with a mineral finish ensure visual continuity. The layout of the seating area allows for easy circulation along the central axis. This layout results in the spatial hierarchy that allows for greater product visibility without compromising user comfort.
Connections between metal, glass, and timber are sharp and controlled, while details provide character to the design. In order to reduce visual noise, the display vitrines are frequently designed without a frame. Instead of relying on decorative gestures, the architectural project builds identity through repetition, proportion, and material precision.
URBANJOBS holistic approach
A holistic approach by URBANJOBS, which includes materiality, texture, and light, is completed through human interaction. Focused on using sensory layers to create atmosphere, this approach pays attention to every detail, forming a unique spatial language. For the studio’s founder, Murat Dede, design is more than a form, it’s an emotion and a preposition of a lifestyle. Known for its hospitality project, the company collaborated with numerous gastronomy venues in the country and abroad.
The interior design of ORIGAMI is calibrated to frame the product with clarity. Discipline defines the space where a potent visual effect is built through layers, arrangement, and contrast. A dark yet inviting colour palette maintains the feeling of precision, while simultaneously creating a stylish, inviting atmosphere.
Technical sheet
Interior Architecture & Design: Urbanjobs
Photography: İbrahim Özbunar – 645studio
Lighting Consultant: NOX
Location: Tersane Istanbul, Haliç
Project Area: 160 m2
Source: v2com-newswire
