View of stage from the entrance
Blok Maçka 2
Location: Maçka - Besiktas / Türkiye
Client: Blok Maçka & Hypers
Size: 300 sqm.
Status: Conceptual Design / 2023
Project Team: Oğul Öztunç, Atıl Aggündüz, Burçe Gökhun
Project Description
Location: Maçka - Besiktas / Türkiye
Client: Blok Maçka & Hypers
Size: 300 sqm.
Status: Conceptual Design / 2023
Project Team: Oğul Öztunç, Atıl Aggündüz, Burçe Gökhun
Project Description
Piknik re-designed Blok Maçka Restaurant & Bar in response to the client’s evolving needs and strategies. Originally known for its iconic bites and cocktails, the space was transformed into a bi-functional venue—a restaurant by day and a stage by night. This dual character opened up opportunities for powerful spatial storytelling and a dynamic atmosphere that adapts to different types of visitors.
This project also presented a unique challenge for Piknik, as it marked the first time the studio re-designed one of their own previous projects. The renewed Blok needed to accommodate a larger audience during performances, requiring a rethinking of the seating configuration. Piknik addressed this by embedding the space’s bi-functional identity into the floor design through graphic elements. These graphics not only guide the daily re-arrangement of seating but also subtly communicate the shifting function of the space throughout the day to its users.
Main space during performance
Floor Plan
Cloakroam from inside
Cloakroam from outside
Seating in back-part
Entrance
Stepped seating in the back
Bar
Floor tiles
Seating during non-performance time
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