UrbanJobs refreshes restaurant interiors at The Bodrum Edition
The Bodrum Edition has unveiled refreshed interiors across its three restaurants, with the redesign led by Istanbul-based architecture studio UrbanJobs.
At the heart of the project was the intention to establish a design language that respects Edition’s calm and considered aesthetic while allowing each restaurant to retain its own character. With three different chefs, culinary traditions and physical constraints to work around, the design strategy was shaped around the balance between brand continuity and individuality. The result is three distinct spaces under one roof, each reflecting a different sense of place, from the Aegean to Italy and Anatolia.
At Michelin-starred Kitchen by Osman Sezener, the space reflects the chef’s Aegean-rooted cuisine and connection to the sea. White stone, light wood and a wide colonnade opening towards the water create a restrained Mediterranean setting, with the boundary between indoors and outdoors deliberately softened. A semi-open kitchen brings guests closer to the cooking, while a marble bar and light palm landscaping reinforce the coastal character. At sunset, the Aegean view framed by the colonnade becomes a central part of the setting.
Elsewhere, The Trattoria, led by Michelin-starred Italian chef Stefano Ciotti, brings the atmosphere of an Italian trattoria to Bodrum. A warm, organic palette of timber, including vertical slats across the interior and exterior, is paired with ceiling details and framed black-and-white photographs. The courtyard layout, set among olive trees, references the traditional entrances of Italian trattorias while maintaining Edition’s refined aesthetic.
At Daha by Mehmet Akdag, the latest project from 7 Mehmet, the design draws on the restaurant’s Anatolian culinary heritage. Described by Akdag as ‘an Anatolian archive spanning three generations’, the concept is entirely open-air, with the lack of a canopy or structural covering presenting a distinct design challenge. In response, large-scale custom floor lamps have been positioned on tall pedestals, functioning as both lighting and architectural elements. Their height introduces greater definition and scale to the space without the need for permanent structural intervention.
