伊斯坦布尔公寓 | Zeynep Taşbiçen Kopal
İstinye is one of Istanbul’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, with a history that goes back centuries. Yet the spirit of this duplex apartment, located within the new-build Nidapark İstinye Panorama residential development, is resolutely modern. The development itself is as much a community as an architectural project, with its own park, swimming pools, social facilities, and fitness centres. This particular apartment occupies the top two floors of a four-storey building, and serves as a retreat for a couple who spend most of their time in the US.The apartment was taken on as a shell and transformed by Istanbul-based interior designer Zeynep Taşbiçen Kopal, founder of Zeynep Taşbiçen Interiors. While certain existing elements – such as the elegant herringbone parquet floors – inspired her and were kept as part of the new design, others needed work. “When we began the project, the existing doors were low and narrow, so we removed all of them and designed taller, wider openings,” she explains. “This revision significantly enhanced the sense of spaciousness. Additionally, the ceilings in some rooms felt low, due to ventilation units that had been installed below the optimal height. By relocating these higher up, we are able to maximise the vertical volume in each room.”
In keeping with her design philosophy, Taşbiçen Kopal allowed the apartment’s original character to guide her decisions. The flooring, for example, shaped her use of pale, natural timber cladding for the walls, and the neutral-toned decorative paint finish that brings luminosity to the ceilings. Sloping roof lines influenced the home’s thoughtful visual transitions between surfaces. The designer cites the great Italian architect Carlo Scarpa as an influence on her process. “His work carries a remarkable sensitivity to material, detail and craftsmanship; every junction and transition is treated with intention,” she says. “I believe that spaces have a voice of their own - we may begin with a clear vision, but the architecture often tells us what it wants to become.”
The homeowners wanted a space that would age gracefully while adapting to their changing needs. They also had a burgeoning art collection that they wanted to feel part of the space. Taşbiçen Kopal responded by crafting “a contemporary interior that brings together organic forms with a bold yet balanced use of colour”. The project unfolded as an intuitive creative dialogue. “Through continuous exchange and mutual trust, we arrived at a shared language that now defines the space,” says the designer.
Nestled on a hillside and boasting panoramic views of the Bosphorus, the apartment was arranged with its social spaces on the upper floor and two en suite bedrooms and a study on the lower level – for added luxury, each floor has its own separate entrance. Taşbiçen Kopal set the mood at the entrance to the open-plan living space – which embraces zones for lounging, sitting and dining – with a set of perforated metal sliding doors. Seen against the pale wood walls, they immediately establish a balance between warm and cool tones.
A sense of openness is achieved with light-coloured sofas, rugs and curtains, and with clever integrated storage that preserves a sense of flow – the TV, for example, is hidden in a wall niche with folding doors, while downstairs, a dedicated corridor of cupboards takes care of any clutter. “Although it is perceived as a wall surface at first glance, it is in fact a fully integrated storage system,” explains the designer.
Taşbiçen Kopal’s aim was to enrich the neutral backdrop with thoughtful touches of colour. She took her cue from the couple’s artworks – including a large, vibrant collage by Nevin Aladağ beside the sliding doors (from the Turkish artist’s Social Fabric series, it is made from carpet pieces collected from around the world), and a sunny yellow canvas by Turkish painter Ali Atmaca, which anchors the living area. Each artwork is carefully placed to form a dialogue with its surroundings. “From one point to another, they reveal themselves, as if they have long been a part of the space,” she says. “At Zeynep Taşbiçen Interiors, we are drawn to layered interiors where colour, texture and detail come together in a composed yet expressive language. Rather than relying on bold patterns on larger pieces, we prefer to introduce colour with a sense of restraint, allowing it to unfold gradually within the space.”
Jewel tones in rich textures are introduced as freestanding focal points, among them an emerald-green couch, turquoise glass tables, colourful glass ornaments dotted on surfaces, and a glossy navy-blue console in the dining area. These elements weave together a cohesive narrative, and are grounded by broader strokes such as patterned rugs and decorative lighting (Czech brand Bomma’s Dew Drops chandelier, for example, lends sparkle above the dining table). To accentuate the living space’s rounded organic forms, the design team created a set of sculpted timber columns, which define the dining area without sacrificing the sense of openness.Downstairs, the principal bedroom and guest room both function as suites, with their own bathrooms and dressing areas. The palette on this floor is calmer, with a greater emphasis on neutral tones and touches of darker timber for contrast. Layered textures, illuminated by sunlight filtered through diaphanous curtains, give the sense of sanctuary the couple craved. “It’s a home attuned to its surroundings and to those who inhabit it,” concludes Taşbiçen Kopal.
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