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MAHMUT A. KEFELI, KEREM ERÇİN, AND İREM BAŞER


ICON OF TOMORROW


Founded in Istanbul in 2009 by co-founders Mahmut A. Kefeli, Kerem Erçin, and İrem Başer, escapefromsofa has carved a unique path between interior, product, and architectural design. The studio’s approach favours simplicity infused with thoughtful detail, drawing on cultural nuances and modern sensibilities.


Portrait by Cansu Kiziltas

Their work reflects a deep curiosity for materials, technologies, and the power of design to create meaningful, human-centered experiences. Each project showcases escapefromsofa’s ability to merge contemporary clarity with contextual warmth, delivering spaces that feel both present and timeless.

Their portfolio ranges from residential interiors to product collections and commercial environments. One key example is 181 House, a home perched on Istanbul’s Bosphorus coast that artfully blends historical Ottoman motifs with modern luxury, think travertine columns, curved architectural details, and seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Each project showcases escapefromsofa’s ability to merge contemporary clarity with contextual warmth, delivering spaces that feel both present and timeless.


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