Nestled in the lush neighborhood of Kemer Country, Göktürk, on the European side of Istanbul, this rural escape was planned to be a seamless part of this beautiful landscape. Both the homeowner and the design team, Istanbul-based studio Escapefromsofa, wanted the home to effortlessly blend into its surroundings both on the outside and the in.
This indoor-outdoor concept was at the heart of each design decision and the result is a home that feels very much part of the natural setting. But designing a modern home to blend into a rural landscape, that balances style, comfort, and practicality was no easy task. Here the design team behind the project – Mahmut Kefel (the architect), Kerem Erçin (the interior architect), and İrem Başer (the interior designer) walk us through the project and how they created this chic modern cabin immersed in nature.
