Urla Casă de oaspeți by Aynur Kirduk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronz in Design Interior Competition Category.

BronzInterior· 2026

Urla Casă de oaspeți

by Aynur Kirduk

Client: Aynur Kirduk

A' Design Award de Bronz Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Urla Casă de oaspeți

Casa de Oaspeți Urla este o narațiune spațială în care limitele se dizolvă, iar mișcarea fluidă definește experiența arhitecturală. În locul pereților solizi, straturi permeabile permit luminii, aerului și timpului să respire prin structură. Simplitatea brută a microbetonului contrastează cu căldura lemnului natural, stabilind un limbaj reținut, înrădăcinat în peisaj. Spațiile se conectează armonios, invitând la explorare, unde fiecare tranziție dezvăluie noi perspective. Pe măsură ce lumina zilei dansează pe suprafețe, interiorul devine un sanctuar viu, modelat de atmosferă, material și continuitate poetică.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronz

Urla Casă de oaspeți a câștigat A' Design Award de Bronz, o recunoaștere extrem de prestigioasă acordată designurilor remarcabile care se disting prin creativitate, ingeniozitate și istețime. Câștigătorii Bronzului sunt artefacte din plin pricepute și izbitor de creative, care atestă experiența vastă, imaginația și resursele designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Urla Casă de oaspeți să fie un obiect foarte apreciat, admirat și prețuit, remarcabil de profesionist și inovator. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Bronz încorporează cele mai bune practici din artă, știință, design și tehnologie și este excelent prin atenția la detalii. Urla Casă de oaspeți satisface splendid nevoile, atinge dorințele, vrăjește sentimentele și stârnește curiozitatea.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Urla Guest House is conceived as a refined boutique extension of the main villa, offering an independent yet cohesive living experience. Its open-plan layout, expansive openings, and solid wood separators ensure spatial continuity and fluid transitions. The integration of micro concrete and natural wood surfaces establishes a warm, modern atmosphere, while the design emphasizes permeability, natural light, and a strong connection to its surroundings.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project comprises 60 square meters of interior space and 65 square meters of outdoor areas, including a pool, lounge, and landscaped garden. A ceiling height of 320 cm, combined with expansive openings, enhances spatial perception and daylight continuity. Micro concrete and natural wood establish a durable, contemporary material language, while custom designed furniture and integrated elements ensure cohesion, functionality, and a refined architectural identity.
Tags: Villa design, Pool villa, Summer house, Urla house, Guest house design, Boutique living, Modern architecture, Natural materials, Open plan living, Indoor outdoor connection
Production Technology: Natural and durable materials are prioritized to ensure longevity and timeless appeal. Micro concrete is applied on floors and selected walls to achieve a seamless and continuous surface. Natural wood elements and custom-designed separators introduce warmth and spatial definition. Precise craftsmanship, refined detailing, and controlled material transitions preserve the integrity of the design while enhancing its tactile and visual quality.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to design a compact yet spacious environment without compromising comfort or functionality. Instead of conventional solid walls, carefully crafted wood separators maintain visual continuity while subtly defining different zones. Establishing a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces within a limited footprint required precise spatial planning, resulting in a fluid, cohesive, and highly functional living experience that enhances both usability and overall spatial quality.
Research: The Urla Guest House is conceived as a refined living environment that balances privacy and openness within a natural setting. Interior and outdoor spaces are treated as a unified whole, supporting a seamless and integrated lifestyle. Natural materials, soft spatial transitions, and filtered light enhance continuity and spatial depth, while the compact layout is carefully optimized to maximize comfort, functionality, and an efficient use of space without compromising design integrity.
Inspiration: Inspired by the calm rhythm of Aegean lifestyle and the natural character of Urla. The design balances simplicity openness and a strong connection with nature. It complements the main villa while maintaining its own identity. Natural materials soft transitions and filtered light create a serene and refined atmosphere.
Project Duration: Located in Urla, Izmir, Turkey, the guest house is designed as an extension of the main villa. Developed simultaneously, it ensures architectural continuity. The project is planned to meet functional and aesthetic needs and will be implemented during the construction phase.
Operation Flow: The layout is designed to provide a fluid and intuitive spatial experience. Kitchenette, living, and sleeping areas are organized within a continuous open-plan scheme, ensuring functional clarity and visual continuity. Solid wood separators subtly define zones without interrupting the overall flow, while expansive openings enhance the connection to the garden and pool, allowing natural light and landscape to become integral elements of a relaxed and cohesive living environment.