Inside Local People, a Contemporary Cafe Beneath an Istanbul Dome

Design Milk | 13.10.2026 05:50
A dormant dome in the heart of Istanbul has been reimagined as a contemporary cafe. Designed by international design and creative studio Mitte, Local People transforms an underused structure in Başakşehir, one of the city’s densely developed residential districts, into a community gathering place. As its name suggests, the project embodies a local spirit, bringing a community-centered identity to its surroundings.