Alumna Sena Ozgurcan Receives iF Design Award
Domus Academy is proud to celebrate the success of Sena Özgürcan, alumna of the Master in Interior & Living Design, whose studio has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2026.
The award was presented to Özgürcan Studio, founded and led by Sena Özgürcan together with her mother, interior designer Aynur Özgürcan. Their winning project, Le Méridien Bodrum Residence, has been internationally recognised for excellence in interior design and residential innovation.
Domus Academy is proud to celebrate the success of Sena Özgürcan, alumna of the Master in Interior & Living Design, whose studio has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2026.
The award was presented to Özgürcan Studio, founded and led by Sena Özgürcan together with her mother, interior designer Aynur Özgürcan. Their winning project, Le Méridien Bodrum Residence, has been internationally recognised for excellence in interior design and residential innovation.
International Recognition for Le Méridien Bodrum Residence
Awarded by the prestigious iF Design Award 2026 — one of the world’s most respected design competitions — Le Méridien Bodrum Residence by Özgürcan Studio was recognised by an independent international jury for its innovation, sustainability and aesthetic excellence.
Located on Turkey’s Aegean coast, the project transforms site constraints into strengths through locally sourced materials and environmentally responsive solutions, creating a timeless, year-round home defined by natural textures, warmth and contemporary elegance.
From Domus Academy to International Recognition
After completing her Master in Interior & Living Design at Domus Academy, Sena Özgürcan developed a multidisciplinary approach that combines creative vision with strategic thinking.
Her iF Design Award success not only highlights the excellence of Özgürcan Studio’s work, but also reflects Domus Academy’s commitment to preparing globally minded designers through research-driven methodologies and industry collaboration, equipping graduates to address contemporary social, cultural and environmental challenges.
FAQ – Frequent questions
1. What is Özgürcan Studio?
Özgürcan Studio is a Turkey-based interior design practice founded by Domus Academy alumna Sena Özgürcan and Aynur Özgürcan. The studio specialises in high-end residential interior design, combining bespoke craftsmanship, locally sourced materials and sustainable design strategies.
2. What is the iF Design Award and why is it important?
The iF Design Award is one of the world’s most prestigious international design competitions, recognising excellence in architecture, interior, product and communication design since 1953. Winning an iF Design Award is globally recognised as a mark of quality, innovation and sustainability.
3. Which Domus Academy alumni have won major international design awards?
Domus Academy alumni have earned some of the most respected international design recognitions, including:
- Elena Candeliere, Nicholas Aron and Wiphawée Maneengarm – Compasso d’Oro Award – Targa Giovani ADI (2023)
- Frédéric Gooris and Paulina Chu – iF Design Award (2022)
- Rem Baser Oga – iF Design Award (2021)
- Francisco Gomez Paz and Rodrigo Torres – Red Dot Design Award (2016)
- Rüya Akyol – Young Designer of the Year, EDIDA Türkiye (2025)
These achievements reflect Domus Academy’s global excellence in product, interior, fashion and interaction design.
