geoID conjures an air of mystery within the interiors of konsolos restaurant

geoID conjures an air of mystery within the interiors of konsolos restaurant
photography by nejat cifci

named ‘konsolos’ which translates from turkish to ‘consulate’, the recently opened distinctive restaurant is based in istanbul and has been created by the team at geoID. the establishment is sited next to the city’s soho house and set within an ex-american consulate building.

the interiors blend features of a french bistro, with touches of an art museum along with details of a classic english manor. altogether, this culmination of styles  instill an exclusive and opulent atmosphere, finished by the use of dark wood and marble. dimly illuminated, an added detail featuring throughout is the dark mahogany paneled walls and mirrored surfaces, each framed with LED lights and highlighting portraits of animals in costume- giving the restaurant an eclectic edge while adding depth and balance.

marble and dark wood are the primary materials used

the fine dining restaurant is called konsolos which is the turkish word for consulate

reflective walls, dark lighting evokes an air of opulence and mystery

the paintings ordered from france to lure the attention of guests with an artful delicacy

within the restaurant there are a variety of dining spaces

mirrors were placed on the walls to add more depth and balance

the bar

the paneled walls give the interiors an old-fashioned atmosphere

contemporary and sculptural light hangs above a main dining space

marble tables with floral details adds a more feminine touch to the space