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Esca by URBANJOBS
Esca by URBANJOBS
İzmir, Türkiye
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Esca by URBANJOBS
İzmir, Türkiye
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
Urbanjobs designed Esca, the new restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Osman Sezener. Located in İzmir İstinyePark, the project merges the spatial and functional essence of Mediterranean culture with contemporary gastronomy. The main design challenge lay in the amorphous geometry of the leased space. The design concept drew inspiration from Mediterranean architecture—its spatial proportions, material sensibility, and emphasis on the continuity between interior and exterior. This approach established a fluid relationship between the terrace, dining hall, and service areas while enhancing the sense of permeability across different levels. The Mediterranean’s characteristic openness, balance of light, and dialogue between fullness and void were reinterpreted within the operational needs of a modern dining environment. Thus, within an irregular plan, a cohesive spatial identity referencing the architectural memory of the Mediterranean was created. This condition required redefining circulation routes, service relations, and functional layouts. The existing fire escape located at an upper level necessitated an internal staircase, which was designed to integrate both service flow and fire safety requirements. The overall planning prioritized minimizing net area loss. The spatial organization ensured that dirty dish circulation was directed toward the dishwashing and waste rooms, while cold and dry storage areas were accessed directly via a service elevator. A compact service lobby was positioned in front of the elevator. Within irregular boundaries, storage, staff and guest restrooms, an office, and a private dining room were placed in a controlled balance. A key design decision was positioning the bar at the center of the plan. Designed for 360° use, the bar became the focal point and social core of the restaurant. Defined by marble surfaces and bronze detailing, it provided both spatial continuity and a strong visual anchor. Originally conceived as an open terrace, the main dining area was transformed into an interior through material and lighting strategies. Textured wood panels, travertine flooring, earth-toned furniture, and selected textiles enabled the space to shift atmospherically throughout the day. Tropical greenery introduced a landscape layer that referenced İzmir’s coastal climate. The private dining room offered a more focused experience with its intense lighting composition and wall artwork, while the fully open terrace captured the Mediterranean’s sociability and spatial transparency. Lighting was treated as one of the project’s primary design tools. Daylight filtering through the eaves animated the interior, while concealed evening lighting generated a warm and intimate atmosphere—allowing the space to adapt across different times of day. In conclusion, Esca emerges as a spatial composition developed within a complex plan typology—defined by its central bar, balanced circulation, and the harmony of material and light. Urbanjobs’ approach transformed the site’s constraints into spatial identity elements, creating a design language that connects interior and exterior while centering social interaction.
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