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Silver Interior · 2025

Port House Residential Design

by Saffet Dikmen

  • Silver A' Design Award 2025 in Interior
  • CLIENT: Boda Design and Architecture
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 18,339
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About Port House Residential Design

Port House is a two-storey residential interior located in Alachati, Izmir. The home offers 250 square metres of living space with four en-suite bedrooms, an open plan living area, a dining room and a kitchen. Oak is used for the floors, ceiling beams, cabinetry and doors, and is combined with marble in some areas. A double height ceiling and large sliding doors bring daylight, garden and sea views into the interior. The layout connects indoor and outdoor spaces and suits a family of five in all four seasons.

About the Silver A' Design Award

Port House Residential Design is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Port House Residential Design is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Port House Residential Design is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.

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Unique Properties
Port House is characterised by its bold use of colour and texture, creating a vibrant yet elegant living space. The open plan design, high ceilings and large windows allow natural light to flood the interiors, highlighting the warmth of the wooden surfaces and iconic design furniture. The integration of indoor and outdoor spaces enhances the versatility of the home, offering both comfort and aesthetic appeal for modern living.
Dimensions & Packaging
The house is set in five acres of gardens with a private jetty and shoreline. With 250 sqms of living space over two floors, the home has four en-suite bedrooms, an open plan living area with 7meters high ceiling, a dining room, a kitchen and a maid's area with laundry room. The outdoor living areas are as comfortable as the indoor ones.
Tags
interior design, residential design, villa design, contemporary interiors, luxury home
Production Technology
The design team have selected oak as the key material for the floors, ceiling beams, cabinetry and the doors which transformed the space entirely with a natural yet contemporary style.In some areas of the house the oak finishes have been blended with marble. All the wood and stone work was done in collaboration with local teams and craftsmen. Although designed as a summer house, all the necessary climatic infrastructure has been prepared for living in this house in all 4 seasons.
Design Challenge
Design research for Port House involved an analysis of the site's topography and climate. The common and private living areas strategically positioned in the house to optimize natural light and create comfortable living spaces. CAD software was used to develop detailed models and visualizations, refining the design to seamlessly merge the interior and exterior. Drawing inspiration from the region's cultural heritage, local materials and finishes were incorporated to promote a sense of identity.
Research
The research method involved a detailed study of the villa's architectural features and geographical location, followed by in-depth discussions with the homeowners to gain an in-depth insight into their lifestyle and needs.The homeowners dreamed of a warm and serene living space in a contemporary and timeless style.
Inspiration
Located on the shores of world famous surf destination Alachati this 2 storey home, seamlessly blends interior and exterior spaces, embracing the beauty of its surroundings. The location of the house and its owners, a family of 5, was the main source of inspiration. With its private sea deck and garden, it offers a life in nature. The aim was to create living spaces that are at peace with nature, embrace the Aegean sea view and daylight, while offering their users relaxing and enjoyable private and common spaces.
Project Duration
The project started in February 2023 in Alachati, Izmir and completed in September 2023.
Operation Flow
The layout of the 2-storey house ensures a smooth flow of design language between spaces, allowing for easy navigation and interaction. The operation of the house prioritises the needs of the owner's family of 5. The entrance to the house is on the first floor. Three spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are located on this floor. A semi-open corridor connects this floor with the open living area on the ground floor. The ground floor is characterised by the open plan living room where the double height gallery ceiling and large windows create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. The ground floor houses the living area, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and the master bedroom which opens to the garden. Sliding doors bring natural light, garden and sea views into the space.
Image Credits
All photos Ibrahim Ozbunar / 645 Studio

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