RENOVATION - SERAPOOL Porcelain

replaced is an important issue that must be identified and planned during the assessment and planning phase. In particular, problems such as water leaks, decayed old pipes, or inadequate filtration systems can require much more extensive technical interventions than initially anticipated. Integrating Old and New Emphasizing that transforming an existing space requires a different architectural approach than new projects, Dilara Gür says, “In a new project, you can plan everything from scratch; you can freely apply form, material, and technology without any restrictions. However, transforming an existing space requires a very different architectural approach. The fundamental goal here is not to demolish and rebuild, but to preserve, improve, and unlock the potential of what already exists. First, the functional, aesthetic, or structural problems of the existing structure are identified. However, these problems can also be seen as opportunities to produce innovative solutions in the design process. Using the existing structure is also an important step in terms of sustainability because this approach reduces the environmental footprint that a new construction process would create.” Considering the greatest opportunity in the project to be giving the existing structure a 37 INTERVIEW Interior Designer DİLARA GÜR There can be many reasons why buildings and open spaces need to be renovated. These include visible physical damage, areas that have lost their functionality, changing user needs over time, or technical failures caused by plumbing issues. “ ” more modern identity while improving it, Gür continued: “One of the most important opportunities for me in this project was to give the existing structure a more modern identity while improving it. In line with the homeowner’s wishes, we integrated a jacuzzi area into the pool, providing both an aesthetic and functional innovation; thus, we also eliminated the troublesome staircase issue. The greatest success in this process was creating a harmonious and meaningful whole where the old and the new complemented each other. Contribution of Serapool Products In the renovation project in Çeşme, Serapool’s Olcay Mix porcelain pool tiles, porcelain outer trim, and Beige