Cremma Kosuyolu
Cafe for Departman Architecture
Cremma Kosuyolu transforms a 600 square meters structure in Istanbul into a multi atmospheric hospitality interior through a dialogue between heritage and contemporary. Glass and ironwork atrium anchors the main area, where arched wall reliefs, planting, and brushed stainless steel furniture coexist. Distinct spatial registers unfold across three levels, from an industrial lower bar with classical columns and fluid neon installation, to an upper floor defined by floor to ceiling glazing and sculptural statement pieces.
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Unique Properties
Cremma Kosuyolu is distinguished by its ability to sustain multiple, atmospherically distinct spatial registers within a single, cohesive interior. Across three levels, the design transitions from a glass-roofed atrium with ornamental ironwork and tropical planting, to an industrial lower bar anchored by classical columns and a fluid neon installation, to an upper floor defined by floor-to-ceiling glazing and sculptural lighting objects. This spatial diversity, unified by a restrained material palette, sets the project apart as an interior of rare complexity and depth.
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Production Technology
The project employs a carefully considered material strategy in which industrial and artisanal production techniques are deployed in deliberate contrast. The facade utilises weathering Corten steel, allowing the exterior to develop a natural oxidised patina consonant with the building's masonry. Internally, structural elements retain exposed concrete and ironwork, while bespoke joinery, ribbed metallic bar cladding, and custom upholstered seating were fabricated to specification. The stained-glass composition and wall-mounted bas-relief figures were executed as custom craft pieces, reinforcing the interior's dual commitment to industrial precision and hand-worked detail.
Design Challenge
The principal creative challenge resided in realising ambitious contemporary interventions within the constraints of an existing load-bearing brick masonry structure. Integrating large-scale steel construction elements including the glass-roofed atrium and Corten steel facade addition into a historic building of this typology demanded bespoke structural solutions at every stage. Reconciling the building's material and structural limitations with the design vision required close collaboration between architectural, structural, and fabrication disciplines, and necessitated iterative problem-solving to ensure both structural integrity and design fidelity were maintained throughout.
Project Duration
The design process began in early 2023, with construction completed in December of the same year in Istanbul, Turkey.
Operation Flow
Cremma Kosuyolu guides visitors through a carefully sequenced spatial journey across four levels, each offering a distinct sensory experience. Guests enter through the historic arched facade at street level, moving into the coffee bar before ascending to the glass-roofed atrium, the social heart of the space. Further levels reveal progressively more intimate atmospheres, culminating in the glazed upper floor overlooking the surrounding tree canopy. Each transition is intentional, ensuring that the space rewards exploration while remaining intuitive and welcoming in its flow.
Research
The design process was grounded in contextual field research conducted within the Kosuyolu neighbourhood and its immediate surroundings. The research objective was to establish a design language authentically rooted in its urban and historical context. Methodology comprised direct site observation and a systematic study of traditional Istanbul residential architecture, with particular focus on material character, spatial proportion, and ornamental detail. Findings revealed a strong vernacular identity defined by masonry, ironwork, and layered facades, elements that were subsequently translated into the interior and exterior design decisions, ensuring the project contributes meaningfully to its neighbourhood's architectural continuity.
Inspiration
The design draws its inspiration from the intrinsic architectural character of the existing buildin's neighbourhoods. The central design motive was to establish a considered dialogue between the building's historical context and a rigorous contemporary spatial language, without subordinating one to the other. The result is a deliberate negotiation in which heritage and modernity are afforded equal presence across each of the project's distinct spatial layers.
Image Credits
Image #1-5: Photographer / Sinan Cırak, 2024.
Project Overview
Cremma Kosuyolu Cafe has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2025 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. 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.
Silver Recognition
Departman Architecture was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2026, a testament to excellence of their work Cremma Kosuyolu Cafe.
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Departman Architecture's Cremma Kosuyolu Wins Silver at A' Design Award for Innovative Multi-Level Café Interior
Departman Architecture's Cremma Kosuyolu café in Istanbul has been honored with the Silver A' Design Award 2026 for its unique blend of historical context and contemporary design. Completed in December 2023, the project reimagines a four-level structure, offering guests a layered spatial experience that harmonizes heritage and modernity in the heart of Kosuyolu.
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