VDF studio profile: Autoban is a multidisciplinary studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, which was established to "create meaningful designs that put forward enthralling narratives".
Founded in 2003 by Seyhan Özdemir Sarper and Sefer Ça?lar, who were later joined by Efe Aydar, the studio's portfolio spans architecture and interiors, as well as product and experiential design developed for various sectors in cities across Europe and Asia.
Whatever the scale of the project, Autoban's ambition throughout is to act as a storyteller and provide end-users with characterful, unexpected and memorable experiences.
Key projects include its unconventional terminal interior for Heydar Aliyev International Airport
"Known for its signature multi-layered design approach grounded in storytelling, Autoban creates stimulating and sensory environments and experiences that are deeply rooted in cultural, social and geographic narratives, while pushing boundaries and challenging expectations," said the studio. "Our main concern is creating spaces or objects that touch people's lives," it continued. "Good design should offer a singular experience to those who encounter or inhabit it, it should be memorable, characterful and surprising ? a timeless design that speaks powerfully to both place and people."
In its home city of Istanbul, Autoban built the Kilimanjaro restaurant within an old brewery
An Autoban project that captures the studio's ethos is the Heydar...