Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye by Sema Yazici

Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye by Sema Yazici is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imbere y'Inyubako Competition Category.

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Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye

by Sema Yazici

Client: Sakura Architecture

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imbere y'Inyubako Category

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The Design

About Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye

Umwandiko w'igitabo: Modern and Timeless ni igenamiterere ry'imbere ry'inzu y'umuryango i Istanbul. Iyi nzu ifite ubuso bw'imbere bungana na metero kare 475, kandi igabanyijemo inzego eshatu, ifite ibyumba by'kuraramo bitanu n'icyumba kimwe cyo kwakirwamo abashyitsi. Icyumba cyo kwakirwamo abashyitsi gifite igisenge kirekire hamwe n'umwanya utagira igisenge (gallery void), ndetse n'urwuki rwakozwe mu ibuye rya marble rugera ku burebure bw'uwo mwanya wose. Amategura y'Ubutaliyani (Italian ceramics) yakoreshejwe mu gikoni no mu bice bikoreshwa amazi, mu gihe parike y'ibiti byoroheje yashyizwe mu byumba no mu mihanda y'imbere. Ibikoresho byose by'ameza n'intebe (furniture) byakozwe bishya bwose ku bw'iyi mishinga. Intego yari ukugera ku buryo bworoshye, buhoraho kandi buteje agahenge ku bagize umuryango bose.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Modern And Timeless Umwuga w'ingenzi: Igenamiterere ry'imbere y'Inzu y'Ubwiherereye ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The homeowners desired a comfortable, functional, and simple space for each family member. In response, a minimalist and timeless atmosphere was created through modern design elements and carefully selected colors. All furniture and furnishings were newly produced to align with the design concept, resulting in an elegant and cozy home that exudes a sense of lived-in warmth.
Dimensions & Packaging: This villa has a net indoor area of 475 square meters, complemented by a 500 square meters garden and an outdoor swimming pool. The residence, consisting of five bedrooms and one living room, is structured across three levels: basement, ground floor, and upper floor.
The ground floor includes the living room, kitchen, dining area, winter garden, and a guest bedroom. The upper floor features the master bedroom with a walk-in closet and two children's rooms. The basement houses a staff room, a hobby area, and a relaxation space (mancave).
Tags: Villa, residence, family house, timeless, modern, places with a story
Production Technology: Italian ceramics were chosen for the kitchen and wet areas, while light-colored wooden parquet was used in the rooms and corridors to enhance warmth and natural texture. Furniture was designed with a combination of natural wood veneer and lacquered finishes, ensuring soft and seamless transitions.
Wallpaper with dynamic patterns was applied in various spaces, adding energy to the home and breaking visual monotony. Modern lighting fixtures were integrated with ceiling and wall moldings to create a cohesive design.
Porcelain surfaces, known for their hygienic and contemporary appeal, were used for bathroom and kitchen countertops. The overall decor was enriched with carefully selected artworks and accessories, adding a personal touch while enhancing the home’s depth and warmth.
Design Challenge: Considering the homeowners' needs, it was essential to create practical, stylish, and functional spaces. A timeless atmosphere was achieved through the use of natural materials, simple forms, and a balanced color palette, all harmonized within an aesthetic and modern design approach.
Research: This residence embodies a modern and timeless design, where a simple and minimal approach was adopted to prioritize aesthetics and comfort in line with the homeowners' needs.
Personalized comfort areas were created by integrating modern, functional, and luxurious design elements, resulting in a cohesive and enduring design language.
Inspiration: Designed with a modern and timeless approach, the villa project in Zekeriyakoy harmonizes with the simplicity of nature while embodying comfort, elegance, and a lasting aesthetic. Open spaces, gallery voids, and natural materials were thoughtfully integrated to create a seamless connection between the interior and exterior, ensuring a comfortable and functional living environment.
Project Duration: This project was completed in February 2021 in Istanbul/Zekeriyakoy.
Operation Flow: The living room, overlooking the green space and pool, serves as the heart of the home with its high ceilings and gallery void. The fireplace, designed to warm the entire space, is clad in marble and extends to the full height of the gallery void, seamlessly integrating the seating and dining areas. A mirror above the fireplace enhances the sense of depth. The combination of parquet flooring, a marble fireplace, wall moldings, and modern lighting elements aim to create an elegant and contemporary ambiance. While white tones dominate the interior, select pieces in vibrant colors add a dynamic touch.
Italian ceramics were used on the floors and walls of the bathrooms, with wallpaper applied in certain areas. In children's bathrooms, custom-colored ceramic tiles were incorporated. The winter garden features wooden beams and a suspended wooden fan, enhancing the natural warmth of the space.
The master bedroom, overlooking the front garden, offers a spacious and serene retreat, furnished simply with a bed and wooden nightstands.
One of the most distinctive areas of the home is the "man cave" in the garage, designed as a hobby and relaxation space. Clad entirely in wooden paneling, it features a marble bar counter, custom-designed cabinets, and brass accents, resulting in a sophisticated, timeless, and inviting atmosphere.
Team Members: Sakura Architecture Team Members
Sema Yazici
Yadigar Tanriverdi
Nurten Ozek Yildiz
Image Credits: Ali Bekman