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The Sarnıç Restaurant
- Location: Istanbul/Turkey
- Client: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- Type: Restaurant
- Size: 450 sqm
- Year: 2016
- Scope: Lighting Design & Consultancy.
In the heart of Istanbul, a 1,500-year-old cistern from the Byzantine era has been meticulously restored and reimagined as an exceptional fine dining destination. Once built to supply water to surrounding structures, the ancient cistern now offers a captivating experience where historic stone textures meet contemporary lighting design. The 300-year-old chandeliers, originally functioning with oil, have been carefully restored and now serve as stunning architectural centerpieces. Through a delicate blend of history and modernity, light becomes an essential element in shaping the restaurant’s unforgettable atmosphere.

