Izmir / Tag

Experience the seamless union of nature and modern design in Mamurbaba House, an architectural marvel nestled in the scenic city of Izmir, Turkey. Designed by the innovative Orkun Nayki Architecture, this modern family home redefines simplicity and functionality. Spanning an impressive 817 square meters (approximately 8,793 square feet), the design strategy hinges on minimalism, natural light, and sustainability – embodying a timelessness that captivates and charms.

Its intelligent layout, crafted around two distinct axes, demarcates the living and sleeping zones, encouraging tranquility and ease. A highlight of the design is the open-plan living space, merging the kitchen, dining, and lounge areas into one harmonious hub. Complemented by anodized aluminum facades and transparent surfaces, this beautiful residence optimizes indoor-outdoor living, promising a spectrum of unique views and a boundless spatial experience.

The apartment is located on a quiet street parallel to a busy boulevard in Alsancak, one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in Izmir, Turkey.

The brief was to design the ground floor and the upper floor of this apartment which was part of a five storey housing block on this calm and green street, to be used as a photographic studio. During the design process, together with the client it was agreed upon that this place could go beyond being just a photographic studio. Besides meeting the demands of the client who is a well-known photographer in İzmir, who wanted to have a place for his own where he could live and work, the idea of integrating an exhibition area to this space was quickly embraced. While enabling his studio to exhibit and share the photographic work that it produces, this space would also host other photography exhibitions and thus become an alternative art exhibition spot in the city.