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Village Well Studio
Gürkan Akay

Village Well Studio

Located in Zekeriyaköy, Istanbul, the fitness studio design project spans two floors with a total usable area of 200 square meters. The ground floor accommodates an entrance and café area alongside a fitness studio, while the upper floor features a flexible, divisible space designed to host multi-purpose studios for dance, pilates, and yoga.

photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay
photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay
photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay

Given the project’s compact spatial footprint, the primary design concept focuses on alleviating density while maximizing visual depth and spatial perception. In line with this approach, the ground floor is defined by an open ceiling composition formed by wooden slats, complemented by a café area characterized by dominant curvilinear forms. On the upper floor, the extensive use of mirrored surfaces on both ceilings and walls significantly enhances the sense of openness and spatial depth, elevating the perception of volume to its maximum level.

photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay
photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay

The fitness studio’s interior design aims to evoke an emotional connection—particularly with female users—through a carefully curated palette of feminine tones, indirect lighting, and a design language shaped by soft, flowing, and curved lines. In alignment with the building’s function, the result is a space that is dynamic, energetic, spacious, and comfortable, successfully balancing performance-oriented use with an inviting and uplifting atmosphere.

photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay
photo_credit Gürkan Akay
Gürkan Akay

Project credits

Architects

Product spec sheet

Manufacturers
Glacier White by Dupont Corian
Manufacturers
MULTIPOWER by Technogym

Project data

Project Year
2025
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