--- title: "Ozge Fettahlioglu" description: "Discover how Ozge Fettahlioglu incorporates biophilic design and neuroarchitecture in spaces to enhance wellbeing and create harmonious interiors." url: "https://cocoplum.com.au/elevate-wellness-in-interiors-with-ozge-fettahlioglu/" markdown: "https://cocoplum.com.au/elevate-wellness-in-interiors-with-ozge-fettahlioglu.md" type: "page" date: 2025-07-22 modified: 2026-09-10 publisher: "Cocoplum Design Studio" language: "en-AU" --- # Ozge Fettahlioglu ## Leading with Biophilic and Neuroarchitecture Design That Heals, adds Capital Value and Inspires Founder of Cocoplum and a voice in biophilic design and neuroarchitecture, Ozge Fettahlioglu empowers others to see design as a tool for wellbeing, connection, and meaningful change. [Invite Ozge to Speak](https://cocoplum.com.au/contact/) [Connect on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgefettahlioglu/) # Ozge Fettahlioglu Neuroarchitect and Founder, Cocoplum Design Studio and Boxareno Author, Designing for Health and Wealth **Hello, I’m Ozge Fettahlioglu.** I’m an interior designer, a dedicated modular construction enthusiast, and an academic at Sydney’s top universities. My guiding motto **“Elevate lives by elevating surroundings”** fuels my passion for biophilic and wellness design in hospitality spaces. Whether transforming boutique hotels into immersive retreats or delivering complete FF&E packages for resort operators, I aim for bespoke work that answers each client’s brief. [INVITE OZGE TO SPEAK](https://cocoplum.com.au/contact/) [Connect on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgefettahlioglu/) ![Ozge Fettahlioglu speaking at a wellness design and architecture event](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ozge-speaking-e1753170706759-768x750.png) ## Why Choose Ozge Fettahlioğlu? ## 1. She Designs for the Soul, Not Just the Space Ozge isn’t just an interior designer, she’s a thinker, a feeler, and a fierce advocate for environments that elevate wellbeing. Whether she’s shaping a wellness resort, a modular retreat, or a home sanctuary, she draws from neuroscience, biophilic design, and decades of experience to create spaces that heal, energise, and inspire. For Ozge, good design isn’t about trends, it’s about how a space makes you feel, how it tells your story, and how it supports the way you live, rest, work, and connect. Her clients often say she “sees what others don’t”, a rare intuition paired with technical mastery. ## 2. She’s Bridging Academia, Industry, and Impact As a lecturer at Sydney’s leading universities and an active member of global organisations like Biophilic Cities and the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture, Ozge is at the intersection of theory and practice. She doesn’t just talk about innovation, she teaches it, tests it, and lives it. Her approach is evidence-based yet deeply human. When she speaks at conferences or mentors emerging professionals, she brings rich insights from both the classroom and the construction site. ## 3. She Brings Modular Thinking to a Changing World Ozge’s passion for modular and sustainable construction isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about adaptability, affordability, and future-proofing the way we live. Through her work with Boxareno and Cocoplum, she reimagines what’s possible in hospitality, residential, and wellness design. Her vision is bold: to make world-class design accessible, responsive, and regenerative. From boutique hotels to custom wellness retreats, her projects reflect a blend of form, function, and philosophy. ## Why Clients Love Working with Ozge “It was great to have Ozge involved as a speaker at the Future of Construction Summit, FCON25. Ozge spoke eloquently and added great insights to the panel she was on. She also ran a dynamic, and engaging roundtable discussion. Ozge is a great speaker on a diverse array of topics related to the industry and a lovely person too” ![FCON](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Leon-Kantor.jpg) Leon Kantor Co-Founder & COO *It was a pleasure having* ***Ozge Fettahlioglu****, Managing Director at Cocoplum, speak at NoVacancy 2024. Her session on “Biophilic Design: Making it more affordable, accessible and profitable for your hotel” hit the mark with so many in our audience. Ozge shared smart, practical ways hotels can bring nature into their spaces without blowing the budget and showed how it can boost the bottom line. Great insights, delivered with clarity and passion. We loved having her on the program!* ![Matt Gatfield](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/assets/images/placeholder-grid.jpg) Matt Gatfield Director of Terrapin Australia "It was an absolute pleasure to have Özge Fettahlıoğlu speak at #CapTech2024 Property and Realestate. Her session on neuro-design and biophilic design captivated the audience, offering powerful insights into how these principles are reshaping hospitality and high-end residential spaces. Özge’s ability to bridge design, wellbeing, and innovation is truly world-class. I highly recommend her as a speaker for any event seeking thought leadership at the intersection of design, human experience, and future living." ![Sarah Morgan](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/assets/images/placeholder-grid.jpg) Sarah Morgan #CapTech2024 We were very lucky at the Home show to have Ozge present for us at a few of our shows. She brings so much energy and is engaging with the audience! Ozge’s knowledge on Biophilic Design is fascinating and very informative. ![Natasha McNiece](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/assets/images/placeholder-grid.jpg) Natasha McNiece ## Ozge's Professional Memberships - [Board Director, Biophilic Cities Australia Inc.](https://bcau.org/our-team) - [Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA), member](https://anfarch.org/) - NeuroAU neuroarchitecture program, graduate - Master Builders, Women Building Australia - Western Sydney University External Advisory Committee - Western Sydney University Women of Wisdom - Design Institute of Australia - Building Designers Association of Australia - Habitarmonia - Head of Interior Design and Renovation Committee, SIPBN - Design Matters National ## Verify these credentials - [Western Sydney University researcher profile](https://researchers.westernsydney.edu.au/en/persons/ozge-fettahlioglu/) - [Google Scholar publications](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bkeZfVIAAAAJ&hl=en) - [ORCID 0009-0005-7734-6397](https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7734-6397) - [Living Now Book Awards 2026: Outstanding Books, Gold, for Designing for Health and Wealth](https://livingnowawards.com/blog/2026-medalists) - [Designing for Health and Wealth on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GLXNXZFB) - [Biophilic Cities Australia board listing](https://bcau.org/our-team) - [Wikidata entry](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139306153) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgefettahlioglu/) ![Designing for Health and Wealth book cover, winner of the Living Now Book Awards Outstanding Books for the Year](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ebook-designing-for-health-and-wealth-9781764417808-768x1152.jpg) ## NEW BOOK [Learn more](https://cocoplum.com.au/product/designing-for-health-and-wealth/) Designing for Health and Wealth: Architecture as a compounding mechanism for healthspan, performance and capital gain. What if your home, hotel, or workspace could sleep better, think clearer, and support you like a second nervous system? This is not your average design book. It’s a warm, intelligent guide to spaces that heal, energise, and elevate. **Now recognised as the Living Now Book Awards’ “Outstanding Books for the Year.”** ## Insights & Appearances [LATEST BLOGS](https://cocoplum.com.au/blog/) [RECENT APPEARANCES](https://cocoplum.com.au/featured/) ![Wellness interior Design Neuroarchitecture interior psychology Biophilic design MMC FFE Hospitality and residential](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Contact-us.png) ![contact cocoplum design studio](https://cocoplum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/interior-design-logo.png)