Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa by Elif Ergin

Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa by Elif Ergin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

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Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa

by Elif Ergin

Client: Tasarimhane Ic Mimarlik Taahhut ve Moda Teks. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa

Qoraalka Buugga: Veil House waa gudaha villa oo cabbirkeedu yahay 600 mitir laba-jibbaaran oo dheellitirta gaarnimada iyo furfurnaanta iyada oo la adeegsanayo iftiin lakab-lakab ah, cabbir go'an, iyo agabyo deganaansho leh. Marmarka qaabka weyn iyo alwaaxda oak-ga ee parquet ah waxay abuuraan saldhig xasilloon, halka jaandhiga qoryaha, muraayadda qiiqan, iyo naxaas la xoqay ay ku daraan qoto iyo diirimaad. Jaranjaro furan oo leh iftiin led ah oo la isku dhex daray ayaa xoojisa dhaqdhaqaaqa waxayna gudbisaa iftiinka maalinlaha ah heerarka dhexdooda. Muuqaallada iftiinka otomaatiga ah, kuleylinta hoosta dhulka ee biyaha (hydronic), iyo nidaamyada socodka biyaha qaboojinta ee kala duwan (variable refrigerant flow) waxay si wadajir ah u shaqeeyaan raaxada iyo hufnaanta tamarta, iyada oo kaydinta qarsoon iyo lakabyada dhawaaqa ay ilaaliyaan caddaynta.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Veil House Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Gudaha Villa si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Veil House is a 600 m2 villa interior that balances privacy and openness through layered light, proportion, and quiet materials. Large format marble and oak parquet set a calm base; wood veneer, smoked glass, and brushed brass add depth. A floating stair with integrated led lighting anchors circulation. Automated scenes, hydronic underfloor heating, vrf and concealed storage deliver comfort and efficiency while acoustic layers keep the atmosphere refined.
Dimensions & Packaging: Gross Floor Area: 600 m2. Structure: Reinforced concrete frame. Clear Heights: 2.80 to 3.20 m. Floors: Oak parquet and large format marble. Walls: Wood veneer panels with acoustic backing. Glazing: Thermally broken frames with Low E double glazing. Lighting: Automated led coves and profiles with sensors. hvac: Variable refrigerant flow with heat recovery. Heating: Hydronic underfloor. Security: cctv, access control, intrusion.
Tags: Residential Villa, Marble, Wood Veneer, Glass, Brass, Floating Stair, Led Cove Lighting, Quiet Luxury, Istanbul, Contemporary Classic
Production Technology: Reinforced concrete frame with internal fit out in dry construction. Large format marble slabs templated on site and book matched; stone adhesives and color matched epoxy grout. Engineered oak parquet, matte oiled. Wood veneer wall panels on acoustic backing with concealed clips. Smoked glass partitions with minimal frames. Brushed brass trims and pvd coated inlays. Integrated led coves and profiles on dimmable drivers. vrf hvac and hydronic underfloor heating.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to open living areas to landscape while preserving privacy, acoustic comfort and energy targets on a tight urban plot. West sun, neighborhood noise and compact shafts limited options. The solution combined a recessed circulation spine, layered shading, high mass stone finishes, acoustic backing and discreet storage. Hydronic underfloor heating and vrf, coordinated by a building management system, stabilized climate without visual clutter.
Research: Type: Applied design research. Objectives: daylight access, acoustic comfort, energy efficiency, intuitive operation. Methodology: iterative prototyping and simulation within BIM. Tools: climate and daylight analysis, UDI and DA calculations, lighting mockups, acoustic modeling, energy balance. Participants: design team, mep consultants, client. Results: higher daylight autonomy and lower glare. Insights and impact: courtyard oriented layout, automated scenes, high mass finishes and acoustic backing improve comfort and provide a replicable model for urban villas.
Inspiration: The project is inspired by the valley's soft daylight and a brief for serene hospitality in a dense urban setting. We studied how light can shape privacy, testing scene based lighting and shading to keep rooms luminous yet discreet. Material trials on marble veining, oak tone, smoked glass and brushed brass defined a tactile, calm palette. Reworked classical rhythms frame views, guide circulation and temper noise.
Project Duration: The design phase started in September 2024 in Istanbul and finished in January 2025 in Istanbul. The project was presented to the client in January 2025 and documented for publication in the same month.
Operation Flow: A centralized building management system coordinates lighting, shading, hvac and security. Tunable led scenes animate coves and stair reveals, while presence and daylight sensors modulate intensity through the day. Hydronic underfloor heating provides stable comfort and vrf units handle peaks. Sliding partitions and concealed storage keep circulation clear for effortless daily use and hosting.
Patents: Copyrights belong to TasarimHane İç Mimarlık Taah. ve Moda Teks. Tic. Ltd. Şti., 2025.
Team Members: Elif Ergin
Image Credits: Image #1: CG Artist TasarimHane Visualization Team, Veil House, 2025.
Image #2: CG Artist TasarimHane Visualization Team, Veil House, 2025.
Image #3: CG Artist TasarimHane Visualization Team, Veil House, 2025.
Image #4: CG Artist TasarimHane Visualization Team, Veil House, 2025.