Description

URBANJOBS has unveiled an innovative office project in Istanbul. The "Özlenir Headquarter" combines functionality, aesthetics, and fluidity, boasting a spacious, minimalist, and bold design style. All the furniture in the office has been custom-designed by URBANJOBS.

Özlenir Headquarter, designed by URBANJOBS, involves the transformation of a complex and multi-faceted structure, located on the ground floor of a multi-story residential building in Istanbul, into a headquarters office for a textile importer and retailer.

The office carries a spacious, minimalist, and at the same time, bold design style. The design goal for the project was to adopt a "clean desk policy," aiming to create an interior where no computers or personal stationery items are visible. Fixed and mobile furniture elements were integrated to achieve this concept. The project was shaped around a design philosophy emphasizing the balance between linear clarity, material layering, and functionality. The architecture focuses on directing light within the space, creating depth with reflective surfaces, and organizing materials in a fluid rhythm.

The overall atmosphere of the space is based on a balanced union of sharp geometric forms and soft transitions. Bright and reflective surfaces highlight the space's dynamic flow, while using wood and natural textures adds warmth. Mirror-like surfaces facilitate the refraction and multiplication of light, offering a layered spatial experience. The furniture was designed so that the fixed masses guide the spatial organization. A composition language was created that allows different materials to be read together without creating a stark contrast. Chrome details used on shelving systems and desk surfaces emphasize the structural strength of steel construction while adding a sense of lightness to the space.

In the middle-sized reception area of the Özlenir Headquarter, there is a modest style with an "identity wall" that does not feature the company's name, unlike traditional designs. This identity wall, made from wooden panels that subtly reference the structure of woven fabrics, has doors on both sides leading to the restrooms and the service kitchen area. Additionally, in the reception area, there is a 15-person meeting room situated on a raised platform with access from four sides. Due to the general style of URBANJOBS and the concept of the Özlenir Headquarter, all the furniture, except for technical chairs, was custom-designed and produced, including the door handles.

Designed

2023

Completed

2023

Technical data

Client: Özlenir Group
Interior Design: URBANJOBS
Lighting Design: URBANJOBS
Main Contractor: DBA Architecture
Project Start Year: 2023
Project Completion Year: 2023
Total Construction Area: 3,500 sqm
Photographs: İbrahim Özbunar

Project team

URBANJOBS approaches the design of spaces not only in terms of form but also through the relationships between materials, textures, and light, creating a holistic user experience. The design approach ensures spatial clarity and fluidity while considering sensory layers in the finest detail to construct an atmosphere. For each project, a unique language is developed for the space, from the door handle to the custom-designed furniture. As Murat Dede, the founder of URBANJOBS, puts it, "The real power of design is its ability to create an experience. Design is not just a matter of form; it’s a proposition about how a space will live and age over time."

URBANJOBS has brought to life the concept designs for some of Istanbul’s most significant gastronomic and hospitality venues, such as Batard, Zula, Momo Bebeköy, Momo Beach, Clove, and Saku at İstinyepark, and the rising star Scalla. They have also been designed for globally renowned figures and brands, including restaurateur Alan Yau, Italian dining giant Obica, luxury chocolate company Butterfly, and the famous Johnnie Walker. Beyond gastronomy projects, URBANJOBS also creates designs for retail stores, residential spaces, and offices, working with brands such as Beymen, Getir, İş Bankası, Assembly Buildings, Kolektif House, Doğuş, Nef, and Renault, ensuring each project acquires its own identity within its context.

Currently, URBANJOBS is working on the design for a new project by the two Michelin-starred chef Osman Sezener. With its experience in the hospitality sector, URBANJOBS continues to reinterpret this expertise in various scales and geographies. With a timeless design approach, URBANJOBS creates a new spatial language for each project, combining spatial organization with the nature of materials to offer a unique experience.