is produced. These are the steps where the extraction of slabs takes place.
Aiming to achieve a similar effect to the way marble looks in these early
stages, the architect prefers to have relatively unfinished surfaces in his
design. Such an approach to aesthetics echoes a number of renowned
examples from architectural history, such as the bare stone façade of San
Lorenzo Basilica, a famous building dating back to the Florentine Renaissance.
Of course, the architect’s aim is not motivated only by personal aesthetic
preferences. The rawness of the marble surface, considered alongside the
dark colors such as black and grey that dominate the design, serves a
particular purpose. This is to establish a certain degree of contrast between
architectural elements and the garments displayed in the building. Much
like a stage, the crude aesthetics of Özden’s design seek to leave the floor to
Gizia’s bright, shiny and vibrant fashion designs.
The entrance of Gizia Head Office & Showroom amplifies the company’s
brand identity. Located here is a reflection pool that can also serve as a
podium. It is intended to relieve the incoming visitor who is predicted
to have left the city’s chaos behind as one enters this interior space. The
architect suggests that the pool unexpecte Fǒ