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Ambassador Hotel

A Renovation Attuned to the Spirit of the Age

This project involved the interior architectural renovation and stylistic redesign of a boutique hotel in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, tailored to contemporary sensibilities. Through strategic spatial and structural interventions, high-utility and comfort-driven zones were carved out of minimal footprints.


Complex structural, environmental, and service-related challenges were systematically resolved. With a focus on guest experience and perception, the design aimed for a warm, intimate, and airy atmosphere. The material palette features the organic warmth of rift-cut walnut, complemented by beige-grey monochrome tones across varying planes and textures, all illuminated by soft daylight-spectrum lighting.

Year of Completion:2011 – 2012

Design & Planning:6 Months

Execution / Construction:1 Month

Project Scope:Interior design, planning, and execution

Type:Hotel

Status:Completed

Location:Istanbul / Türkiye

Area / Size:1.100 m²

Photography:Ali Bekman

Floor Plans

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Perception of Intimacy and Spatially Openness

Three distinct functional zones—the entrance hall, reception, and the bar-lounge area—were conceptualized within the singular volume of the lobby. This spatial differentiation was primarily achieved through the strategic application of dual flooring materials, utilizing porcelain ceramics and solid parquet. Furthermore, a transparent smoked glass partition serves as a primary architectural element, demarcating the bar-lounge area while maintaining visual continuity and a sense of openness.

Utility in Constrained Spaces

In the dining service area, where square footage was limited, the bar and service station (servant) were engineered for multi-functional utility, offering pragmatic operational solutions. The dining zone was decorated to be perceived as a spatial extension of the lobby level, achieved by maintaining a consistent material palette, identical textures, and the dominance of beige-grey tones.

The Istanbul Silhouette

Acknowledging that the hotel's clientele consists exclusively of international guests visiting to discover the city, the iconic silhouette of Istanbul was integrated as the central theme of the room decor. This design choice serves to reinforce the guests' sense of place and sustain their excitement throughout their stay. By utilizing the city's symbolic skyline as a primary visual element, the rooms offer a continuous narrative connection to the historic surroundings, ensuring the destination remains at the forefront of the spatial experience.

3D Project

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