SEASIDE VILLA

TURKEY

Located in a private bay down the coast from Izmir, Turkey, the villa is part of a larger complex, built on a slope facing the sea.

Proximity to the sea and the rich Turkish context were natural inspirations for the interiors; the use of rich materials and objects such as the teak roots, thick solid tables made of suar and tamarind, metals such as copper and bronze and a vibrant mix of colours, fabrics and geometric patterns.

There is a theatrical quality to every small space. Boundaries are not defined by physical walls but by the positioning of furniture, architectural objects, full-height curtains and the quality of light. Overscale teak roots, soft draped walls and perforated metal screens create private spaces and yet maintain visual permeability throughout. The play of light and shadow through bespoke screens make for an atmospheric and magical effect at night.

‘There is a theatrical quality to every small space. Boundaries are not defined by physical walls but by the positioning of furniture, architectural objects, full-height curtains and the quality of light.’