Notes on space.
Timeline · 03.08.2026 · 8 min
Renovation timeline: how long does it take?
What sets the length of a renovation: the four stages, the order in which trades wait on each other, lead times and the real causes of delay.
Budget · 28.07.2026 · 9 min
Renovation cost: what actually sets it?
The three variables behind a renovation budget, the items missing from most quotes, the 10-15% contingency, and how to read a price offer.
Europe · 28.07.2026 · 8 min
Opening a cafe or a shop in Europe: how does the project run from Istanbul?
The full-scope way it works for anyone opening a cafe, restaurant, shop or mall kiosk in Germany and across Europe: on-site measurement, concept sign-off, bespoke production in Istanbul, a single shipment and installation on site.
Office · 27.07.2026 · 7 min
Efficiency in office design: what do you plan it around?
An efficient office isn't more desks in the same floor area: a practical planning frame built on usage data, the focus-collaboration balance, meeting-room sizing, acoustics, light and room to grow.
Retail · 27.07.2026 · 7 min
Opening a mall kiosk: what should you watch for?
A mall kiosk is a shop built on a few square metres: a practical guide through location, 360° visibility, staff and stock ergonomics, technical specifications, night installation and the display plan.
Guide · 27.07.2026 · 8 min
Renovating a home: where do you start?
In a home renovation, both the budget and the stress are decided less by materials than by the order of decisions: from the needs list to hidden infrastructure, the right work sequence and a contingency margin.
Guide · 11.07.2026 · 7 min
Opening a cafe: where to start with the space?
The right order of space decisions for anyone planning a cafe: business model, choosing the space, dividing the square metres, permits and technical realities, concept and budget priorities.
Commercial · 07.07.2026 · 4 min
How does counter design affect sales?
When the welcome, prep, payment and pickup points are planned correctly, a space doesn't just look good; it works better and sells more.
Transformation · 07.07.2026 · 5 min
How does a real home transform?
Reading a real home's transformation across five rooms: from the 'before' photos to our design visuals, through three recurring principles.
Guide · 07.07.2026 · 6 min
How does a turnkey transformation work?
The four-step turnkey transformation process from discovery to handover: what happens at each stage, how long it takes, and where decisions are made.