S.A.I.T. Studio Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Cu 29 Executive Office in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes S.A.I.T. Studio for interior space and exhibition design

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Cu 29 Executive Office by S.A.I.T. Studio has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Silver A' Design Award Explained

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding Cu 29 Executive Office

Cu 29 is an executive office designed to support business meetings and temporary residential use. The project combines a formal workspace with the comfort of a private suite. Hidden doors integrate living functions while preserving the perception of an office environment. Dark surfaces emphasize copper elements inspired by the clients work with copper, while framed city views and materials define the spatial character of the project. Handcrafted mosaic details introduce an artistic element within the space. Strategically placed mirrors extend the Istanbul view deeper into the interior.

About S.A.I.T. Studio

Founded in Istanbul in 2018 by Sait Güray Yalçın, S.A.I.T. Studio is an architecture and interior design practice co-founded by Kemal Çetin. The studio develops residential, commercial, and hospitality projects with an approach that considers architecture, interiors, materiality, light, and spatial experience as parts of a unified whole. Its work is shaped by the relationship between function, context, and visual narrative, with each project developed in response to its specific users and setting. S.A.I.T. Studio’s projects have received international recognition through design awards and publications.

Award Record

S.A.I.T. Studio is a winner of 6 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award

The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/interior

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://desingers.org/182875
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/182875
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!182875
Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/351028
Further Information from the Laureate: https://saitstudio.com/en/

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Cu 29 Executive Office
Function: Executive Office
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Black, Dark Slate Gray, Saddle Brown, Maroon and Dark Olive Green
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: S.A.I.T. Studio
Country: Turkiye
Recognition: Silver A' Design Award
Edition: 2025 - 2026
Design ID: #182875

Credits

Team: Sait Guray Yalcin, Kemal Cetin, Nazlican Kars, Beyza Nur Emir, Sude Karadayi, Ogeday Oguz Atalay and Yusuf Cebeci
Image Credits: Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Cu 29 Interior Visualization, 2025.

Design Details

Unique Properties: This project is designed as a private executive office that also accommodates short term residential use. Concealed doors maintain the perception of a formal workspace while connecting residential areas. Dark matte surfaces highlight copper elements referencing the clients involvement in copper trade. Mirrors on wall surfaces and behind the bar distribute the panoramic Istanbul view across the interior. A handmade mosaic wall in the guest restroom is reflected through a mirror, visually expanding the space.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the clients involvement in the copper trade and the need for a refined environment where business meetings could take place outside the factory setting. The project combines the atmosphere of an executive office with the comfort of a private suite. Dark tones, copper details and framed city views shape a spatial identity that supports both professional use and temporary residential functions. The name Cu 29 refers to copper through its symbol and atomic number.
Research: Design research combined spatial analysis and user centered evaluation. The objective was to develop a hybrid executive office that could also support temporary residential use. Layout simulations, material studies and lighting tests were conducted during the design process. Observations of the clients workflow and meeting habits informed the spatial program. The result is a flexible environment balancing privacy, work efficiency and residential comfort.
Challenge: The main challenge was transforming a 120 sqm space into a hybrid environment functioning both as an executive office and a residential suite. Maintaining a strong office identity while integrating private living areas required careful spatial planning. Concealed doors, flexible layouts and material transitions were developed to preserve the formal office atmosphere while discreetly accommodating residential functions.
Realization and Technology: The interior was realized through custom designed furniture, concealed door systems and integrated smart automation systems. Materials such as natural marble, laminated parquet flooring and solid copper transition profiles were carefully combined to emphasize spatial hierarchy. A smart automation system controls floor lighting, sun responsive motorized curtains and air purification devices, enabling flexible lighting, privacy and environmental comfort throughout the space.
Operation and Interaction: The space is organized to function primarily as an executive office. Upon entry, a glazed partition door frames the city view, creating a strong first impression. The layout enables smooth transitions between reception, meeting and lounge areas for business use. Concealed doors discreetly connect the kitchen and private rooms, allowing the space to transform into a comfortable residential suite when longer stays are required.
Project Duration and Location: The project started in May 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey and was completed in August 2025. The interior was designed and realized within a residential tower located in the Fairmont Quasar complex.
Specifications: The project is a 120 sqm executive office residence designed to accommodate work, meetings and temporary accommodation. The original ceiling height of 260 cm was reconfigured by removing suspended ceiling layers, increasing the height to 320 cm. The interior features custom designed furniture, wood and slatted wall claddings, concealed wooden doors and glazed copper framed doors. Materials include natural marble flooring, laminated parquet and solid copper transition profiles.
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