C.E.T Makriköy

İstanbul, Türkiye

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C.E.T Makriköy

İstanbul, Türkiye

Firm

Reyhan Ganiç Mimarlık

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

Located at the corner of a three-story row house block adjacent to the Florya Atatürk Forest in Bakırköy, Istanbul, "C.E.T. Makriköy" is a "bespoken" residential project for the unique lifestyle of the client. Over time, terraced houses in the area have lost their common architectural language, yet they largely maintain their shared boundaries. Therefore, preserving the neighboring boundaries of the structure (front yard and rear yard distances, roof height, and floor levels) has become the fundamental design input for the project. The unique form of the structure is generated within these distinct and defined environmental boundaries.

The idea of the building is grounded on spatial connectivity and visual permeability, managed through apertures and openings. This allows the thresholds between different levels and between interior and exterior spaces to be visually eliminated. Successive apertures on the facade and floors alter the perspective within the interior spaces. The aperture on the ground floor, corresponding to the narrow front opening on the facade, establishes a connection between the basement and the sky, creating transparency from the roof shell to the facade and providing a panoramic city-sky view. Sliding windows facing the rear yard can be concealed within the walls on all three floors, ensuring uninterrupted views of the external space, the mature pine trees, and the landscape when they are open. The form and placement of openings frame the scenery.

While the thresholds between interior and exterior are eliminated visually and physically through concealed and fully opened windows and spatially evolving stairs, the level difference between the street and the entrance is bridged by steps extending from the veranda to the street. The stairs, meeting the steps and a window that rotates 180 degrees, create a continuity between the street and the rear garden, enabling a seamless flow. Within this depth, spaces with different functions are arranged sequentially.In space organization, circulation elements, toilet, and bathroom volumes are linearly arranged in the direction of the adjacent neighbor. This arrangement leaves a clear and flexible space for primary functions. Additionally, different floor levels are shaped according to functions targeting different users. The entrance and basement levels are dedicated to hosting guests and entertainment activities, while the upper levels are allocated for specialized areas with bedrooms. All functional divisions in the spatial organization of the structure, except for the guest bedroom, are defined by permeable boundaries such as roof height, glass or voided metal vertical dividers, and apertures.

The interior and exterior spaces are produced within a deductive and inductive, mediated relationship. The landscape, created by preserving existing mature pine and olive trees in the project area, has influenced facade decisions, and structural arrangements have reciprocally affected landscape decisions. The steps connecting the veranda to the garden and street have been designed in conjunction with the landscape. Steps holding the corner in the rear veranda aim for a holistic perception of the area, rather than letting the rear and side garden be perceived separately. The steps provide both circulation and seating opportunities, creating a flexible dialogue space that allows for crowded gatherings, which is a priority for the client in outdoor spaces. The front and rear verandas are connected by an external corridor, and the covering above traces this connection on the upper level.

Project Architect: Msc. Canan Ganiç

Design Team: Msc. Reyhan Ganiç, Emine Burcu Önel

Presentation: Mehmet Kağan Bilici

Employer: Cihan Metiner

Photography: Studio Majo - Engin Gerçek

Landscape Architect: Tussem Demir

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C.E.T Makriköy

İstanbul, Türkiye

C.E.T Makriköy

İstanbul, Türkiye

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