The Office of the Future: The Changing Meaning of Space
Rethinking offices as ways of working change.
Inspiration
Notes on architecture, design, and work culture: news, events, and inspiring projects.
ARES received the Winner award at the German Design Award 2027.
The award-winning design stemmed from a single question: can a table’s support become its identity? Developed with Sezgin Aksu, the ARES Executive Desk System won in the “Excellent Product Design...
What Will Be the Office’s New Role in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?
As AI advances, one of people’s biggest fears has been this: If we can get our work done at our screens with...
Why Do People Feel More Creative in Some Offices?
Creativity isn’t just about individual talent; ceiling height, acoustics, light, and the rhythm of a space affect how people think. From the...
Can an Office Person Be Persuaded to Come to Work?
In the era of hybrid work, the real question is why employees would want to come into the office. It’s not about...
Why Has Hybrid Work Turned into a Crisis of Belonging?
In the post-pandemic period, companies viewed hybrid work for a long time solely as an operational flexibility model. It was thought that...
Does a conference table create hierarchy?
A conference table is more than just a surface; it influences who sits where, who speaks, and how decisions are made. From...
Will the Office of the Future Be Smaller or Smarter?
For many years, a powerful office meant more square meters for companies. Large floors, long rows of desks, and high capacity were...
How Does a Workspace Invisibly Manage Company Culture?
Company culture is often described through written values. “Transparency,” “creativity,” or “team spirit” are written on walls. Yet what most often determines...
What Is the Office’s New Role If Everyone Can Work from Home?
For many years, the office's primary purpose was to bring people together in the same place and organize the work. Today, however,...
The ADDO and Interstuhl Experience: From TEAM Project’s Perspective
TEAM Project, which visited the Interstuhl Group headquarters in Germany at the invitation of ADDO, shared its perspective on a comprehensive experience...
An Award for ADDO Showroom from the LOOP Design Awards
ADDO's showroom in Istanbul was named a Category Winner in the “Interior Design – Offices” category at the international LOOP Design Awards...
The Digital Era Is Beginning in Architecture and Engineering Projects!
Two important regulations concerning architectural and engineering projects, prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, were published in the...
Wim Wenders Brings Peter Zumthor’s Architecture to the Cinema
Renowned German director Wim Wenders is appearing before audiences with his new documentary about the buildings and design approach of Peter Zumthor,...
NeoCon 2026: The Future of Spaces
NeoCon 2026, one of the most important global gatherings for commercial interior design, brought together the world’s leading design brands, architects, and...
Theme for the 2026-2027 Mikro Mekan National Design Competition: "Emergency!"
The final application deadline for the Micro Space National Design Competition, whose 2026-2027 theme is determined as "Urgent!", has been announced as...
Seçkin Pirim’s “Yesterday and Today” Exhibition Meets Art Lovers at Şerefiye Cistern
Seçkin Pirim, one of the prominent names in contemporary art whose works we featured at ADDO Showroom in collaboration with Dirimart, is...
An Architectural Icon at the Mountain Summit: Titlis 3020 Tower
Mount Titlis, located at an altitude of 3,020 meters in the Swiss Alps, is not only known for its natural beauty but...
“Museum Renaissance” in the U.S.
In the last two months, North America has been experiencing a museum renaissance. Approximately 90 new museum and cultural venue projects have...
International Award for Two Museums
Among the museums in Turkey that stand out especially for their original designs, the Troya Museum in Çanakkale and the Odunpazarı Modern...
The Venice Architecture Biennale Opened After a 1-Year Break.
One of the world's oldest and leading architecture events, the Venice Biennale 17th International Architecture Exhibition was postponed last year due to...
Henning Larsen Redesigns Its Office
Henning Larsen defines the future social office with the 105 Victoria Street project. The famous firm, representing the Scandinavian design school, has...
Oslo’s New National Museum Is Opening
Designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk, the new Oslo National Museum of Art, Architecture, and Design has announced its opening date. With an...
A Wave of Sustainability at Tokyo 2020
The 2020 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo from July 23 to August 8, 2021, drew attention with its sustainability theme. The Olympics...
Indonesia's New Creativity Hub in Bogor
Bogor Creative Hub was designed by the Indonesia-based architecture firm Local Architecture Bureau (LAB) to be a source of creative energy. The...
A Collective Design Guide for Happier Cities
The Collective Design Guide, a product of the “kainak” project prepared by EKA Collect under the Accessible City Workshop (EKA), has been...
A Brief History of Turkish Architecture
Prof. Dr. Yaşar Çoruhlu is known for his work on Central and Inner Asian Turkish art and archaeology, Turkish mythology, iconography and...
We Have Lost Doğan Kuban, a Leading Figure in Architectural History
Prof. Dr. Doğan Kuban, who made significant contributions to the history of architecture in Turkey, passed away last month at the age...
Post-Pandemic Office Architecture
Is the end of the open office coming? How are workspaces evolving? The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our lives in many ways....
The Theme for 2021 World Architecture Day Has Been Announced
World Architecture Day, determined by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in 1985, is celebrated every year on the first Monday of...
A Forest School in Japan
Kengo Kuma and Associates designed the Morinos project, a practical forestry school located in the Gifu region of Japan. The school, situated...
The Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens in 2025
The new opening date for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, has been announced as 2025. The long-awaited...
ADDO Celebrated Its 30th Anniversary with Türkiye’s Esteemed Architects
Founded in 1992, ADDO, one of the leading brands in modern and innovative office furniture design, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a...
The LEGO Headquarters Building Designed by CF Møller Architects Has Opened
The striking new Lego headquarters building in Billund, Denmark, has been opened. Designed by the company’s BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), this impressive...
The Selected Projects for the 2021 Turkey Architecture Yearbook Have Been Announced
This year, the 2021 Turkey Architecture Yearbook features 28 architectural, 15 interior design, 3 urban design and landscape, and 2 restoration and...
Diébédo Francis Kéré Wins the Pritzker Prize
Founder of Kéré Architecture, Architect, Educator, and Social Activist Diébédo Francis Kéré won the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize. This award is considered...
ADDO Furniture, Stage Sponsor of Space Best of Interior Design’22
One of the sponsors of SPACE, the "multidisciplinary" meeting that is an experiential area for architecture, interior architecture, design, and art held...
The Joy of Riding a Bike at the Top of a Tree in Italy
Welcome to the Tree Path, an amazing route elevated to the tree canopy for pedestrians and bicycles, hosting more than a thousand...
ADDO's Signature in Designist's “Lamartine Hotel” Project, Winner of the iF Design Award
The furniture in Designist’s Lamartine Hotel Taksim project, which won an award at the iF Design Awards 2022, bears the signature of...
Buildings Opened by Queen Elizabeth II During Her 70-Year Reign
Queen Elizabeth II opened numerous buildings during her record-breaking reign. As England celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at some...
Theme of the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale: The Laboratory of the Future
The theme of the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, which will take place from May 20 to November 26, has been determined as...
Go Beyond Boundaries with the "OCCA" Installation!
The installation project “Occa,” prepared within the Architecture program at Kadir Has University, can be visited at the Rezan Has Museum during...
Turkey Returns from the Ayda Awards with an Award!
The AYDA Awards Ceremony, organized by Nippon Paint and open to architecture and interior architecture students for 14 years, was held on...
The 2022 European Heritage Awards Put a Smile on Our Faces
The winners of the 2022 European Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards have been announced. The Kenan Yavuz Ethnography Museum also shines among the...
A Quarter to the Istanbul Biennial Excitement
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), with the support of Koç Holding, the sponsor of the Biennial until 2026, is...
Türkiye’s Mark at the 2022 World Sustainable Architecture Awards
Among this year's winners of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture are Yalın Architecture Founding Partners Okan Bal and Ömer Selçuk Baz....
London Design Week 2022
The London Design Festival took place in full scale for the first time in three years and celebrated its 20th anniversary. The...
Winners of the 2020-2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Announced
The winners of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2020-2022 have been announced. A total of 6 valuable projects from 5 countries...
The First Hotel in Space Opens in 2025
Orbital Assembly announced that they will launch a hotel project in 2025 by building two space stations where tourists can stay. The...
The 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize Has Been Announced
The Magdalene University won the 26th RIBA Stirling Prize with the New Library designed by Niall McLaughlin Architects. The RIBA Stirling Prize,...
The project to be featured in the Türkiye Pavilion at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale has been selected.
The project titled "Ghost Stories: The Sack Theory of Architecture," curated by Sevince Bayrak and Oral Göktaş, has been selected to be...
Nature-Inspired Designs Will Be in the Spotlight in 2023
Can Küccük, founder of KüccüK Architects, evaluated the design trends of 2023. According to Can Küccük, this year colors and materials inspired...
Oxagon, the Floating Island That Is Part of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Megacity Project
Saudi Arabia has shared the designs of Oxagon’s port and logistics center, which will be the "world’s largest floating structure" once completed....
Fascinating Museum: The Freedom Museum
The Freedom Museum in Groesbeek, Netherlands, has the shape of a massive parachute. It perfectly carries the signature of Royal HaskoningDHV, Polyned,...
Istanbul Modern Again
İstanbul Modern's new museum building in Karaköy, designed by Renzo Piano, has opened to visitors. İstanbul Modern has opened its doors to...
Melek Zeynep Bulut Wins the Public Award at the London Design Biennale with “Open Work”!
Between June 1-25, Turkey was represented at the London Design Biennale held at Somerset House by Melek Zeynep Bulut’s performative, experimental spatial...
Foster + Partners Is Designing the Future of Transportation in Dubai.
British architecture studio Foster + Partners is working on an exciting project in Dubai. The air taxi terminal, designed for the city's...
Maison & Object’s September 2023 edition invites you to rediscover enjoyment with the theme “Enjoy”
One of the leading events in the world of decoration and design, the Maison&Objet Paris Fair, opens its doors to design enthusiasts...
Iwona Blazwick Becomes Curator of the 18th Istanbul Biennial
The 18th edition of the Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will take place from September...
The Samsun Museum Opens on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey
Designed by CAA Studio and under construction in Samsun for 7 years, the Samsun Museum will open its doors to visitors on...
The Workplace Designed by I-AM Is a Finalist in the 2023 SBID Awards
The project “İş Mekan: A Destination Inspired by Life,” designed by the International Experience Design Agency I-AM for İş Bankası, reached the...
International Architecture Awards 2023 Winners Announced
The International Architecture Awards celebrate outstanding architectural achievements worldwide in their 18th year. This Chicago-based award platform evaluated the notable new buildings,...
"Pietro Canonica and Atatürk" Workshop
The Italian Cultural Center hosted the “Pietro Canonica and Atatürk” Workshop on November 3, 2023, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the...
100 Years of Architectural Heritage
We proudly and happily celebrate the 100 years we have traveled following the path of Atatürk, the architect of our Republic. The...
The First Phase of the Beşiktaş Square Project Has Opened
The first phase of the two-stage Beşiktaş Square and Surrounding Area Arrangement project, initiated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 2021, has...
The Stunning Transformation of an Old London Pub
Erbar Mattes transformed an old pub in Hoxton by clearing out the excess and adding a brick extension to create a duplex...
The “Architecture Education in Turkey” Exhibition Opens at SALT
Architecture Education in Turkey: The Thresholds of Institutionalization from the 18th Century to Today exhibition awaits visitors at Salt Galata from December...
A Recycled Home in Belgium
The Dailly house, designed by the Belgian Mamout architecture studio to be situated between two buildings, was constructed using materials salvaged from...
A VR/AR Solution for Accessible Designs from Foster + Partners
VARID (Virtual and Augmented Reality) created by the Applied R&D team at Foster + Partners aims to help academics, designers, and architects...
Kevser Güler, the New Director of the Istanbul Biennial
Since 1987, the Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), will be directed by curator and researcher...
Ankara Palas, one of the landmark buildings of the Republican era, opened as a museum.
Designed by Architect Kemalettin, Ankara Palas, one of the monumental buildings of the early Republic years, has opened as a museum. Ankara...
A Personal Microcosm in Seoul: Tiny Forest
The Tiny Forest in Seoul, designed by YounghanChung Architects, creates a personalized small workspace and relaxation area. This flexible workspace, located in...
Istanbul Modern Wins “Building of the Year” Award
Istanbul Modern has won the "Building of the Year" award in the cultural architecture category from the prestigious architecture platform ArchDaily. The...
The Çubuklu Silos have been restored to urban life.
The Çubuklu Silos, located in the Beykoz Çubuklu area, which were used as fuel depots for many years and were abandoned after...
The World's First Mosque Built Using 3D Printing Has Opened in Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to the world's first 3D-printed mosque, spread over an area of 5,600 square meters. Located...
A Comprehensive Project for Waste Management in India: Waste to Energy (WTE) Campus
The WTE (Waste to Energy) Campus located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has been designed by INI Design Studio to find solutions to India's...
Space-Themed Street Installations by LEGO Türkiye and Onaranlar Kulübü
LEGO Turkey and the Repair Club have brightened various locations in Istanbul with space-themed 3D street installations. The project, carried out in...
The 6th Mardin Biennial Has Begun
The 6th edition of the Mardin Biennial, which was first held in 2010 with the aim of transforming Mardin into one of...
The Grand Palais Was Reborn for the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics is preparing to draw the world's attention once again by highlighting the city's historical and cultural riches. For...
Bağdat Avenue Again...
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has started the first phase of a renovation project aimed at providing relief to the heavily trafficked Bağdat...
The Iconic Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel Is Being Redesigned
The iconic Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, a symbol of Turkey's hospitality sector, has entered a major renovation process inspired by the shared history...
A Sustainable Transformation Project by Benthem Crouwel Architects
The old business center area District West in Amsterdam Sloterdijk is undergoing an urban transformation process. The planning of this comprehensive renewal...
Open Call from İKSV for the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale
As one of the world's most important architecture events, the Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition will see the Istanbul Foundation for Culture...
UIA Announces the Theme for World Architecture Day 2024
The International Union of Architects (UIA) announced the theme for the 2024 World Architecture Day as "Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory...
Harudot: A Unique Café That Integrates Nature into Design
Bangkok-based IDIN Architects cleverly blends architecture, nature, and culture with the Harudot Cafe project designed in the coastal town of Chonburi, Thailand....
The New 3D Look of the BOSS Istanbul Store
The BOSS store located in Istanbul's İstinye Park stands out with its innovative 3D printing technology and sustainable facade design. This curved...
An Adaptive Reuse Project in Detroit: Lantern
The international architecture and urbanism practice OMA transformed an old bakery and warehouse building located in Detroit's East Village into an adaptive...
The Türkiye İş Bankası Museum Opens Its Doors with a New Look
Serving in its historic building in Eminönü since 2007, the Türkiye İş Bankası Museum has reopened its doors after a comprehensive five-month...
Francis Ford Coppola's Long-Awaited Film "Megalopolis" Is Now in Theaters!
After a special preview at the IKSV Galas, Francis Ford Coppola's highly anticipated film Megalopolis was released in theaters on September 27...
Melek Zeynep Bulut's "Duo" installation was exhibited at the London Design Festival.
Designer Melek Zeynep Bulut's latest work Duo was presented to art enthusiasts during the London Design Festival from September 16 to 24,...
Jazz in the Caucasus Mountains: Lopota Lake Jazz Club
The Lopota Jazz Club, designed by the Georgian architecture firm Design Avenue, combines the stunning views of the Caucasus Mountains with music....
One of Ankara’s Landmark Buildings: Cinnah 19
Cinnah 19, which holds a special place in the history of modern architecture in Ankara, stands out as one of the most...
A Musical Transformation Story in Amsterdam
A church in Amsterdam has been transformed into a meeting point for music enthusiasts with an innovative approach. This project, designed by...
An Office Experience with Hotel Comfort
The ANSAN Office + project, designed by Greater Dog Architects, offers a stylish and comfortable workspace by combining the office environment with...
Odunpazarı Modern Museum Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary with the “Ehlikeyif” Exhibition
The Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM), designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) and a recipient of numerous international awards in architecture, is...
Business life at this office is a real roller coaster!
Great Exhibition Stockholm designed the world's first office rollercoaster, named “frontal lobe.” This interesting and creative design adds color and fun to...
Notre-Dame Cathedral Comes Back to Life 5 Years After the Fire
Notre-Dame Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is reopening its doors exactly five years after the fire on April 15,...
ADDO 2024 Retrospective
We are recalling the highlights and designs we covered in ADDO's monthly newsletters in 2024. Last year, major themes such as the...
A Mixed-Use Development in Vienna That Is Sensitive to Its Surroundings
The design of Straussengasse 14, created by the Feld72 architecture office, adds a modern interpretation to the traditional neighborhood fabric of Vienna....
A Modern Touch on Traditional Architecture: Westminster Residence
Designed by Batay-Csorba Architects, Westminster Residence is a striking residential project that reinterprets traditional Edwardian roof forms with a modern understanding, located...
An Architectural Look at the Princes’ Islands in the Footsteps of Şakir Pasha Mansion
İstanbul Adalar offers a fascinating world not only with its natural beauties but also with its architectural heritage that spans from the...
A Small Office with a Big Impact by Van Laethem Architecten
The Belgian architecture firm Van Laethem Architecten has signed off on a unique project that delivers a strong message about sustainable architecture....
Domino Square: A Square That Lives Alongside the City
Accompanying the post-industrial transformation of the Domino Sugar Factory, Domino Square on Brooklyn's historic waterfront presents a multi-layered design approach that brings...
The Eiffel Tower in İzmir
Konak Pier, a historic structure overlooking the İzmir Bay, leaves a special mark not only on the city but also on architectural...
From the “Maya Train” Stops: Palenque Station, Mexico
Designed by DAFdf Architecture and Urbanism, Palenque Station brings together culture, history, and sustainability as an important part of the Maya Train...
A Building in Australia with a Facade Made of Solar Panels: 550 Spencer
Rising in Melbourne, 550 Spencer stands out as the first office building in Australia with an active solar energy facade system. Designed...
Bespoke Salon Returns to ICFF 2025
Source: Architectural Digest https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/behind-the-design-of-the-ravishing-bespoke-salon-opening-soon-at-icff The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), taking place from May 18-20 as part of NYCxDesign 2025, will feature...
Expo 2025 Osaka: Global Design Showcase
Sources: Wikipedia, Compasso d’Oro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... The Expo 2025, which will be held in Osaka, Japan, from April to October 2025, draws...
The Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery in London Is Being Renovated
Source: The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/may/06/national-gallery-sainsbury-wing The National Gallery in London has transformed the Sainsbury Wing with a major renovation project worth £85 million...
Airo EV and Heatherwick Studio Design “A Car That Actively Does Good”
Heatherwick Studio, the British studio led by Thomas Heatherwick, known for its architectural works, has introduced its first car design with the...
The 2025 Pritzker Prize Was Awarded to Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun This Year
Born in Chengdu in 1956, Jiakun grew up in a bustling city; he graduated from Chongqing Architecture and Engineering College (now Chongqing...
Unique, Stylish, and High-Quality ADDO Showroom
We are rapidly supporting our rising success graph with our new showroom that reflects our design vision and unique style. Our 1000...
The BIG U: BIG's “Rebuild by Design” Vision for New York City
Nine different teams, including BIG, OMA, and WXY, participated in the competition called “Rebuild by Design,” which presented innovative designs sensitive to...
Adaptive Recycled Plastic Chainmail Structures
The study titled “Adaptive recycled plastic architecture: Vacuum-Sealed Chainmail Structures Through Computational Design”, published in 2025, aims to develop “vacuum-sealed chainmail structures”...
Calder Gardens, Philadelphia. A new culture – nature space
Calder Gardens, located on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, is a new cultural venue dedicated to the art of one of the...
We Moved
Addo has moved its showroom to a new location on the 3rd floor of the Skyland Home Design Centre. In its new...
Paris Design Week 2025 “Regeneration”
Paris Design Week 2025 “Regeneration” Paris Design Week 2025 takes place from September 4–13 in various districts of Paris, and this year's...
Interstuhl Germany Visit / September 2026
We visited Interstuhl’s production facilities in Germany, for which we are the sole authorized distributor in Türkiye, together with 15 distinguished architecture...
FDI 2026
From September 24–26, we met with professionals from the world of design and furniture at FDI 2026. At FDI Istanbul, where design,...
ADDO x Autoban
We hosted the Autoban team at our showroom in Skyland HOM. At our gathering, which began with refreshments, we enjoyed an engaging...
ADDO x Jeyan Ülkü Architects
As part of our showroom meetings with valued teams from the worlds of architecture and design, we were delighted to host the...
ADDO x Özer+Tulgan Architects
As part of our showroom meetings with architecture and design professionals, we hosted the Özer+Tulgan Architects team at our showroom in Skyland...
ADDO x Nevzat Sayın Architecture
We welcomed the Nevzat Sayın Architecture Services team to ADDO. We toured our ADDO showroom together, experienced our products, and enjoyed engaging...
ADDO x TEAM Project Architecture
We were pleased to host the TEAM Proje Mimarlık team, distinguished by their experience in architecture, interior architecture, and project management, at...
ADDO x Gönye Design
We were delighted to host the managers and team of Gönye Proje Tasarım at our showroom in Skyland HOM Decoration Center. Gönye...
Addo x Aslı Partners
We were delighted to welcome the Aslı Partners team to our showroom at Skyland HOM Decoration Center. The team has undertaken significant...
In Pursuit of Design: Visit to Interstuhl Germany
Together with leading architects from the industry, we visited Interstuhl's production facilities in Germany, for which we are the sole authorized distributor...
Avalon Press Conference
At the first press gathering held in our new showroom, we introduced our AVALON collection and offered the opportunity to experience all...
Avalon and Hub Series Launch
We launched our Avalon and Hub collections, which bring design, technology, and innovation together, with the participation of distinguished architects, designers, and...
Addo x Yalin Tan And Partners
We continue our inspiring industry gatherings at our showroom in the Skyland HOM Decoration Center without slowing down. This time, we welcomed...
ADDO x YOO Interior
We continue our industry-inspiring meetings without slowing down at our new showroom at Skyland HOM Decoration Center. We were delighted to host...
ADDO x Efekta Architects
At our new showroom at Skyland HOM Decoration Center, we continue to meet with esteemed teams from the world of architecture. We...
ADDO x Norm Architects
At our showroom in the Skyland HOM Decoration Center, we continue to meet with leading teams from the world of architecture and...
ADDO x I-AM
At our new showroom in the Skyland HOM Decoration Center, which brings a fresh perspective to the industry, we continue to meet...
ADDO x ASC Architecture
We were delighted to host the ASC Architecture team at our showroom in Skyland HOM. We had an enjoyable exchange of ideas...