Gündoğan Yapı
In commercial spaces, renovation is not just an aesthetic refresh; it is an investment tied directly to revenue. Every hotel room out of service and every day a store stays closed is a loss. Drawing on the renovation of rooms and meeting halls at Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel and the Carell store, here are the rules for renewing without disrupting business.
1. Plan in phases
Instead of closing everything at once, work is divided into floors, blocks or groups of rooms. The business keeps running while renewed areas reopen one after another.
2. Build a sample space first
In hotel projects, a mock-up room lets material, colour and detail decisions be seen and approved at full scale. This check, done before rolling out, prevents repeated work.
3. Protect the guest and customer experience
Noisy works are scheduled outside busy hours, work areas are sealed off against dust and odours, and material and staff traffic is kept separate from guest circulation.
4. Choose durable materials
Commercial spaces are used far more intensively than homes. Floors, wall finishes and furniture should be selected for cleanability, wear resistance and fire safety.
5. Bring the brand identity into the space
In the Carell store project, our aim was to strengthen the brand identity through carefully designed spaces, innovative lighting and a warm atmosphere. Colour, lighting and wayfinding shape how visitors feel about a brand.
6. Use the renovation to upgrade technical infrastructure
Renovation is the best time to update electrical, HVAC, lighting control and communication infrastructure. At Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel, while giving the rooms a modern look, we combined comfortable furniture, refined lighting and technologies that enhance guest comfort.
Conclusion
A successful commercial renovation is as much about planning and coordination as design. At Gündoğan Yapı, we prepare execution plans centred on the client’s operating schedule for hotels, stores, offices and headquarters buildings.
Frequently asked questions
Can a hotel be renovated while it stays open?
Yes. Work can be split into phases by floor or group of rooms, so the hotel keeps operating while renewed areas reopen in turn.
Why is a mock-up room important?
It lets material, colour and detail decisions be seen and approved at full scale, preventing repeated work during roll-out.
Which commercial spaces do you renovate?
We provide design and execution for hotels, stores, offices and headquarters buildings, as well as restaurants, cafés and clinics.
