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Groove Heaven is a space designed to recreate those elusive moments when we become
wholly immersed in music, using the natural propagation of sound waves as its primary
inspiration. The design concept explores how music can transcend its auditory boundaries,
transforming into a spatial experience that visitors can engage with not just through hearing, but also through touch, sight, and movement. Here, sound waves are translated into architectural elements, making them tangible forces that shape the environment.
The vision for Groove Heaven was to create an atmosphere where sound waves influence
every aspect of the space. The rhythm of a bassline, rendered on a larger scale, serves as the foundation for the design language. Rotating display shelves, the texture of the floor, and lighting elements simulate the fluid motion of sound. This intentional interaction between sound and space allows for a seamless connection between the invisible qualities of music and the visible, material world, giving form to the intangible.
At the heart of the space lies the “Love Seat", a sculptural centerpiece whose organic
form references the intimacy of intertwined figures, evoking a sense of comfort and closeness.
The "Love Seat" is covered in specially designed fabrics that are printed to enhance the tactile experience, mimicking the softness and warmth of bedding. This central piece contrasts with the more rhythmic and structured elements surrounding it, inviting visitors to pause and
interact with the physicality of sound as they would with the soft fabric of a familiar, intimate space.
In an age where urban life often leads to social disconnection and individualism, Groove
Heaven aims to emphasize the unifying power of music. By transforming sound waves into
spatial forms, the design offers an escape from the rush of the retail environment. It becomes a momentary retreat where visitors can reconnect with their surroundings, with others, and with the calming, universal language of music. This sensory experience serves not just as a point of visual and auditory engagement, but also as a means of grounding visitors within the collective potential that music brings to shared spaces.
Through its layered, multi-sensory design, Groove Heaven encourages a deeper reflection on how space, sound, and people interact in an
increasingly fragmented world.
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Project Name: Groove Heaven
Category: Commercial Interior Design, Shop + Retail, Art, Furniture, Lighting Design
Date: 2024
Location: Istanbul, Turkiye
Architect: Alper Derinbogaz
Team: Unal Cem Pisirici, Ozge Tunca, Elif Sude Askin, Tulay Akova, Arzu Eralp
Client: Beymen
About Salon Alper Derinbogaz
Salon, founded by Alper Derinbogaz, is an architectural practice focusing on strategic innovation in cities. The firm produces designs and research in the fields of architecture, art, interior design, and urbanism.
Salon Alper Derinbogaz seeks ways to develop circular solutions for architecture by moving across registers and scales, both spatial (local and global) and temporal (historical time, evolutionary time, and media time), because they believe that architecture matters greatly and has a potential to change the world into a better place.
They value innovation and sustainability, and they investigate contemporary functions, execute latest fabrication technologies, and translate complex digital designs to buildings.
Salon Alper Derinbogaz works in collaboration with scientists, economists, engineers, and artists. They value learning from each other, and their young and creative team works in close relationships with their partners. Together with their network, they have the potential to expand to hundreds of professionals and many locations around the world.
Salon Alper Derinbogaz values giving back to the community through scholarships, teaching, and publications. Being located in geopolitically complex locations, they understand the value of diversity and thrive in multiplicity.
Salon Alper Derinbogaz has worked on 260 projects since 2011, totaling 6 million sq.m. They always look forward to working with future facing partners.
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