Oyak Mormarin Villas

Located on the southern edge of the Karaburun Peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea, OYAK Mormarin Villas is a contemporary residential masterplan designed by SP Architects for OYAK Yapı. The project introduces a new model for coastal living by integrating architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and ecological planning within one of Türkiye’s most environmentally significant coastal landscapes.

Rather than imposing development onto the site, the masterplan responds to its natural topography, existing vegetation, and panoramic sea views. Residential neighborhoods are carefully positioned to preserve ecological continuity while creating a living environment where landscape becomes the primary organizing element. The result is a sustainable coastal community that balances contemporary residential life with long-term environmental stewardship.

Designing with Landscape

The masterplan is shaped by the site’s sloping terrain, existing olive groves, mature trees, natural ridgelines, and uninterrupted views of the Aegean coastline. Instead of reshaping the landscape, the design works with the site’s natural geography, allowing architecture and topography to evolve together.

Villa clusters are arranged along the terrain to maximize sea views, daylight, privacy, and natural ventilation while minimizing visual impact on the surrounding landscape. Environmentally sensitive areas remain protected, with afforestation strategies strengthening ecological corridors and preserving the site’s biodiversity.

Landscape is treated as an essential component of everyday life rather than a secondary design element, creating continuous connections between residential spaces, public open areas, and the surrounding natural environment.

Ecology, Biodiversity and Environmental Stewardship

The project is located within one of the Aegean Region’s richest ecological environments, home to numerous endemic plant species and internationally recognized biodiversity. The surrounding landscape supports more than twenty species listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), together with seasonal flowering landscapes that have become part of the region’s cultural identity.

Environmental protection forms the foundation of the planning strategy. Construction footprints are carefully positioned to avoid ecologically sensitive areas, preserve existing vegetation, and maintain natural habitat continuity. Sustainable landscape design, native planting strategies, and green infrastructure contribute to long-term environmental resilience while reinforcing the ecological character of the peninsula.

A Connected Coastal Community

Mobility throughout the development prioritizes walkability, privacy, and low-impact transportation. Residential circulation is carefully separated from visitor access, allowing daily life to unfold within calm and pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods.

A central green corridor connects residential areas with the coastline through landscaped walking trails, recreational spaces, and public gathering areas. Along the waterfront, beaches, marina facilities, commercial amenities, and leisure destinations are linked by pedestrian and cycling routes that encourage active mobility and strengthen the relationship between residents and the sea.

Marine transportation through yacht and ferry facilities further expands accessibility while supporting sustainable alternatives to road-based travel.

A Contemporary Vision for Coastal Residential Design

OYAK Mormarin Villas presents a holistic approach to coastal residential development where architecture, landscape architecture, ecology, and infrastructure operate as a unified system. Respect for topography, preservation of biodiversity, sustainable mobility, and integration with the natural landscape define every aspect of the masterplan.

Reflecting SP Architects’ multidisciplinary design philosophy, the project brings together architecture, landscape architecture, and sustainable master planning to create a contemporary coastal community that responds sensitively to its natural environment while enhancing the unique character of the Aegean landscape.