A preview from Ozge Fettahlioglu, Founder of Cocoplum Wellness Design Studio and speaker at Design Show Australia 2025
At this year’s Design Show Australia, Ozge Fettahlioglu, the creative force behind Cocoplum Wellness Design Studio and Boxareno Modular Constructions, will take the stage to share how modular building can faithfully deliver even the most sculptural, site-specific resort designs. In her session, “Beyond Construction: Designing Global Sanctuaries with Nature & Modularity,” Ozge will debunk the myth that modular means standardised, revealing how her team translates hand-sketched wellness resorts into precision-built modular realities without losing their soul.
Below, Ozge offers a preview of three key tactics her studios use to move from concept to prefabrication—retaining artistry while accelerating delivery.
Modular building isn’t a catalogue of one-size-fits-all pods; it’s a precision process capable of faithfully reproducing the most sculptural, site-specific architecture—then delivering it at speed. Below are three design-translation tactics we use at Cocoplum Wellness Design Studio and Boxareno Modular Constructions to move a hand-sketched wellness resort from paper to prefabrication without flattening its soul.
1. Deconstruct the Geometry—Then Re-package It for the Factory Floor
We start by slicing the architect’s 3-D model into “manufacturable chunks” that respect both structural grids and the original rhythm of form. Slanted roofs, cantilevers, atria—nothing is value-engineered out; the geometry is simply re-sequenced so each element can be built in parallel lines, shipped safely, and stitched back together onsite.
Tip for design teams: Choose a modular partner with an in-house logistics specialist. They’ll translate sculptural grids into container-friendly dimensions, run clearance checks for ports, bridges, and axle-load limits, and build a loading plan that minimises freight costs while protecting finishes—so the architecture you draw is the architecture that lands on site.
2. Embed Biophilic Performance Early—Not as an Afterthought
Because each module is fabricated in a controlled environment, we can pre-install daylight wells, green-wall cavities, and low-VOC finishes before weather exposure ever hits them. The result: measurable gains in daylight autonomy, acoustic comfort, and indoor-air quality—from day one of operation.
Practical takeaway: Map your WELL or Green Star targets directly onto the module shop drawings, so every panel that rolls off the line already “scores” towards certification.
3. Orchestrate a “Collaboration Lattice” Rather Than a Linear Workflow
Custom modular projects thrive when architects, engineers, interior designers, and fabricators iterate together—not in relay. Our digital twin sits in a cloud workspace where:
- Designers push geometry refinements.
- Factory engineers overlay tolerance realities.
- Supply-chain partners tag material provenance and lead times.
Action step for owners: Ask your modular partner to build a full-size prototype of at least one bespoke module. Walking through the finished space—feeling joints disappear and services click together—shows perfection in a single stride. You only need to try it once. (Attendees at my session will experience the life-size prototype from our upcoming Swissotel project.)
Why This Matters
High-end wellness resorts trade on uniqueness: a cliff-hugging yoga pavilion, a bamboo-latticed lobby that breathes sea air, suites that mirror the site’s geology. Traditional construction can deliver that artistry—but at the cost of time, carbon, and often the budget. Custom modular gives you the artistry and the arithmetic.
Where We Fit In
- Cocoplum Wellness Design crystallises the biophilic and neurodesing vision.
- Boxareno Custom Modular converts it into manufacture-ready modules—each one unique, yet factory-perfect.
- External stars—from starchitects to local craftspeople—plug in wherever their flair adds value.
The outcome: global sanctuaries delivered faster, cleaner, and truer to the architect’s original heartbeat.
Ready to turn your boldest concept into reality? Don’t miss Ozge’s session live at Design Show Australia, where she’ll share the full playbook—logistics hacks, regulatory insights, and real-world lessons from projects across three continents. Register today to secure your secure and attend Ozge’s session—discover how to build your next sanctuary, module by bespoke module.
