Planlux participated in the development of architectural lighting design scheme for Gina, Kanyon, Istanbul. Interior architecture by Wangan.
Offering traditional Italian flavors with modern touches, Gina combines the Italian style of dining with a unique experience for its guests. Taking its name from Gina, the Italian woman who in the 1950s ran a family trattoria in Tuscany, Italy the restaurant carries the warmth of traditional Trattoria culture to the present day through modern and sophisticated interpretations, accompanied by a decor inspired by the Italian Riviera.
Client D-REAM (Doguş Restaurant Entertainment and Management)
Architect Wangan
Location Galataport, Istanbul, Turkey
Year 2021
Awards/Recognitions
Architizer A+Awards Special Mention 2023
The lighting of this place, which was realized by using its characteristic details , original color & material palette, was designed to strengthen the fine-dining experience that Gina aimed for.The main goal of the lighting design was to define the vertical and horizontal surfaces that reveal the characteristic features of the space in a balanced way by integrating with the architecture.
Located in Kanyon Mall, the restaurant is divided into zones as open terrace, covered terrace, main hall and kitchen. The atmosphere, which starts as a part of the building it is in on the open terrace, begins to make itself felt with the textures on the facade.
While the entrance door is defined by stylish glass sconces, the forehead with the brand logo is emphasized by the hidden lighting detail on the upper level of the ceiling.One of the most striking elements of the main hall decoration is the specially designed ceramics inspired by the hand-painted tiles that emerged in Italy.
These panels, which are emphasized by the recessed luminaire placements, are made more prominent by the hidden light detail created on the ceiling borders of the main hall.
In the transitions located next to the side room and the bar, the vertical planes are supported by recessed luminaires. The transition zones defined by the wood finishing are illuminated with elliptical angled recessed luminaires, while the transitions between the main hall and the side rooms are emphasized with decorative sconces.
The artificial skylight above the sitting group in the center creates a diffuse lighting effect in this area, which does not receive natural light, reinforcing the sense of height in the interior. While working as part of the pattern system on the ceiling, narrow-angle downlights placed within the ceiling axles, create contrast on the classical white cloth covered tables, making the atmosphere intimate and romantic.
The bar area is defined by the artificial skylight that across background wall, decorative table lamps on the table and the hidden light detail in front of the bar. The bottles placed on the stand and on the shelves behind the bar are also highlighted with light details in this area. Nostalgic photo frames which refer to traditional trattoria culture in the side room and WC corridor, are defined by adjustable downlights.
Gina achieves her goal by capturing a warm and pleasant atmosphere with its characteristic design, which consists of delicately and skillfully designed details.
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Ofis In Maltepe Business Center,
Aydinevler Mah. Durak Sk No:3,
A/2, 34854 Maltepe,
Istanbul, Turkey
planlux@planlux.net
+90 216 327 37 77
Monday — Friday 09am – 6pm
Saturday — Closed
Sunday — Closed
“We guide you to work with light. ”
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