Project Type
Villa & Townhouse
Location
Bolu, Türkiye
Year
2024
Project Service
Concept Project
Project Status
Concept Project
Employer
Oktay Ercan
Located amidst the serene natural fabric of Bolu, this private villa project offers a refined and secluded lifestyle shaped by the dramatic silhouette of the Bolu Mountains. Designed to frame panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, the residence is positioned with careful regard for its orientation employing expansive windows, open terraces, and landscape integration to dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior.
Architecture Aligned with Climate and Context
Responding to Bolu’s cold, snowy winters and temperate, rainy summers, the villa features sloped, well insulated roofing systems optimized for water and snow drainage. Wind resistance, thermal and waterproof insulation, and long lasting materials have been considered in the architectural detailing, ensuring year round comfort without compromising aesthetic refinement.
Programmatic Composition and Lifestyle Features
The residence includes key functional components such as a dedicated driver’s unit, private helipad, and productive gardens for fruit and vegetable cultivation. These elements support both exclusivity and self sufficiency. Interior spaces are shaped to enable fluid transitions and visual continuity, offering tranquility without isolation.
Layered Landscape Strategies
The project incorporates three distinct landscape typologies:
- Passive green zones serve as contemplative spaces with lawns, flower gardens, ponds, and shaded seating areas.
- Active green areas include recreational facilities like tennis courts and urban agriculture plots, allowing residents to engage directly with nature.
- Natural green zones, preserved with minimal intervention, enhance local biodiversity and reflect the untouched beauty of the region. Together, these strategies position the Bolu Villa as a model of environmentally sensitive, luxury mountain living.
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