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Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ by S.A.I.T. Studio

Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ by S.A.I.T. Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award אין בראָנדז in אַרכיטעקטור, בנין און סטרוקטור דיזײַן Competition Category.


בראָנדזאַרכיטעקטור· 2026

Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ

by S.A.I.T. Studio

Client: S.A.I.T. Studio

A' Design Award אין בראָנדז Winner in אַרכיטעקטור Category

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The Design

About Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ

ווילאַ פֿאָרטונאַ איז אַ פֿולשטענדיקער ברעג-בוי באַנייאונג פּראָיעקט וואָס פֿאַרוואַנדלט אַן עקזיסטירנדע רעזידענץ אין קאַס, אַנטאַליאַ דורך פּינקטלעכע סטרוקטורעלע אַרײַנמישונג און סטראַטעגישע מאַניפּולאַציע פֿון ניוואָען. דער דיזײַן הײבט אויף דעם הויפּט וווינ-רוים בעת עס דערנידערט די טעראַסע צו פֿאַרשטאַרקן די באַציאונג צווישן אינעווייניק, באָד-בעקן און ברעג. אומאָפּהענגיקע גאַסט-סוויטעס זענען פּאָזיציאָנירט מיט דער נאַטירלעכער טאָפּאָגראַפֿיע צו האַלטן פּריוואַטקייט און ים-אויסזיכטן. די נוצונג פֿון לאָקאַל-באַקומענעם קאַס-שטיין און אינטעגרירטע דרויסנדיקע וווינ-געגנטן שאַפֿט אַ סטאַנדהאַפֿטיקע מעדיטעראַנעאישע וווינונג וואָס רעאַגירט עמפֿינדלעך אויף איר ברעג-קאָנטעקסט.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award אין בראָנדז

Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ איז אַ געווינער פֿון דעם A' Design Award אין בראָנדז, אַן העכסט פּרעסטיזשע אָנערקענונג וואָס ווערט געגעבן צו אויסגעצייכנטע דיזײַנס וואָס שטעכן אַרויס מיט קרעאַטיוויטעט, דערפֿינדונג און קלוגשאַפֿט. בראָנדז-געווינער זענען זייער בקיאותדיקע און אויפֿפֿאַלנדיק קרעאַטיווע אַרטיפֿאַקטן וואָס באַשטעטיקן די ברייטע דערפֿאַרונג, פֿאַנטאַזיע און דערפֿינדונג-קראַפֿט פֿון זייערע דיזײַנערס. פֿון Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ ווערט דערוואַרט אַז עס איז אַ הויך געשעצטע, באַוווּנדערטע און ליבע זאַך וואָס איז אויפֿפֿאַלנדיק פּראָפֿעסיאָנעל און אינאָוואַטיוו. דער דאָזיקער געווינענדיקער דיזײַן פֿון A' Design Award אין בראָנדז פֿאַראײניקט די בעסטע פּראַקטיקן אין קונסט, וויסנשאַפֿט, דיזײַן און טעכנאָלאָגיע, און איז אויסגעצייכנט פֿאַר זײַן אויפֿמערקזאַמקייט צו דעטאַלן. Villa Fortuna פּריוואַטע רעזידענץ באַפֿרידיקט באַדערפֿענישן פּראַכטפֿול, רירט אָן תּאוות, פֿאַרכּישופֿט געפֿילן און רופֿט נײַגעריקייט.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Villa Fortuna is a comprehensive strengthening and renovation project that redefines an existing coastal residence through strategic level manipulation, suspended roof engineering and complete spatial reorganization. By utilizing site topography, integrating independent guest suites and employing local Kas stone throughout, the design establishes a strong dialogue between architecture, landscape and the Mediterranean shoreline.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project occupies a coastal plot in Kas and includes a reinforced main residence, three independent guest suites and shoreline facilities. The living area level was raised by approximately 120 cm through screed removal within existing height limits. Extensive Kas stone cladding was applied to facades and garden walls. Total construction area is approximately 110 m2. Backup infrastructure including a water storage system and generator ensures uninterrupted operation.
Tags
Villa renovation, Coastal villa, Adaptive reuse, Mediterranean architecture, Kas stone, Level manipulation, Residential architecture, Landscape integration, Sustainable villa
Production Technology
The project was realized through structural strengthening and adaptive renovation. The existing roof was re engineered with a suspended system, enabling full interior wall removal and spatial reconfiguration. Floor screed removal allowed a 120 cm living level adjustment within height limits. Locally sourced Kas stone was applied to facades and garden walls. The parking pergola integrates photovoltaic panels.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was achieving a meaningful spatial transformation under strict height and coastal regulations. Vertical expansion was not permitted, requiring the design to rely on strategic level manipulation and structural reconfiguration. Additional complexity arose from preserving existing trees and integrating new guest suites within the natural topography. Coordinating structural reinforcement, shoreline interventions and landscape continuity demanded a highly precise and context-sensitive design approach.
Research
Type of Research: Applied architectural renovation research. Research Objectives: To improve spatial quality within strict height limits. Methodology: On-site analysis and adaptive reuse. Data Collection and Research Tools Used: Field surveys, structural reports and digital modeling. Participants or Experiments: Multidisciplinary design team. Results: Improved spatial flow and coastal integration. Insights and Impacts: Shows how constrained coastal residences can be effectively transformed through level manipulation and contextual material use.
Inspiration
The inspiration for Villa Fortuna emerged from the unique coastal character of Kas and the latent potential of the existing structure. The primary motivation was to transform spatial and experiential quality without exceeding regulatory height limits. By carefully reading the topography, preserving mature trees and employing local Kas stone, the design seeks to establish a contemporary Mediterranean living environment deeply rooted in its natural and cultural context.
Project Duration
The project design phase started in August 2025. Construction began in December 2025 and is scheduled for completion in March 2026 in Kas, Antalya.
Operation Flow
The project is organized to create a clear and fluid daily experience between the house, terrace and shoreline. The elevated living level strengthens sea views, while the lowered terrace naturally guides movement toward the pool and outdoor areas. Independent guest suites provide privacy without disconnecting from the main house. The beach deck, outdoor kitchen and landscape support an open and comfortable Mediterranean lifestyle.
Patents
Copyrights belong to S.A.I.T. Studio, 2026.
Team Members
Senior Architect: Kemal Cetin
Senior Interior Designer: Sait Guray Yalcin
Architect: Nazlican Kars
Interior Architect: Beyza Nur Emir
Architect: Sude Karadayi
Interior Architect: Ogeday Oguz Atalay
Civil Engineer: Yusuf Cebeci
Image Credits
Image #1: Architectural Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Palm 1890, 2026.
Image #2: Architectural Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Palm 1890, 2026.
Image #3: Architectural Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Palm 1890, 2026.
Image #4: Architectural Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Palm 1890, 2026.
Image #5: Architectural Visualization S.A.I.T. Studio, Palm 1890, 2026.

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