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paced urban living, wanted a space that mirrored his dynamic rhythm— something between Los Angeles eccentricity and Miami glamour, but grounded in Istanbul’ s evolving luxury culture.
STEEL, SKY, AND THE LIQUID CEILING
At the heart of the apartment lies its most theatrical feature— a custom mirrored ceiling that stretches across the main living space in a fluid, amorphous formation. More than a surface, it acts as a dreamlike membrane between interior and exterior: by day, it reflects the movement and geometry of the city in soft distortion; by night, it captures Istanbul’ s flickering skyline in an endless, cinematic loop. At certain angles, it resembles melting glass; at others, a water surface caught mid-motion— turning the ceiling into a surreal“ fifth façade” that animates the entire room. The result is a powerful sensation: being both inside the city and above it.
Below, the walls continue in brushed stainless steel— selected not for ornament, but for its industrial clarity and ability to refract light. Its lambri-style patterning lends the space an architectural sharpness, like couture tailoring for the home. Paired with the full-height glazing, the apartment dissolves into a loop of city, sky, and reflection— where light, scale, and surface shift throughout the day.
Framed by full-height glass façades, the apartment becomes a vessel for reflection— light, landscape, and material blending into a continuous visual rhythm. Brushed Steel and
mirrored surfaces amplify this sense of immersion, turning walls and ceilings into shifting horizons.
Rather than rely on traditional contrasts, the design layers precision with softness. Sculptural furniture offsets the clarity of the architecture, while fluid forms and tonal restraint lend the home its quiet intensity. It’ s minimalism with depth— not reduced, but distilled.
DESIGN AS SPATIAL DIALOGUE
Every element in the apartment— from seating and lighting to materials and art— was composed to guide movement, perception, and atmosphere. The apartment was designed so that as you move through it, each area reveals itself in sequence— with sculptural elements guiding your eye and pace, creating a sense of rhythm and intention.
In the living area, custom-designed sofas serve as relaxed anchors, paired with a chrome coffee table and an illuminated marble bar— both designed by Noyan Berkman to catch and reflect light. Above, a
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