Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2024
Monochrome Luxury Villa
by Emel Balci
- A' Design Award 2024 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: ML Mimarlik
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 23,603
- Verification code 03B5129162 · Verify this award
About Monochrome Luxury Villa
Project is located in Istanbul as a 400 m2 private boutique villa in a 1000 m2 land area with 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 6 bathrooms and a private pool at the land area. The main character of the design is simplicity while using monochrome and natural materials. The star design of the project is a wood sliding curtain system which inspired all the design of the project. Using the wood material so much almost all the walls are implemented by wood panels and the main color selected is gray and stones.
Within the distinguished tradition of contemporary residential design, Ml Mimarlik's Monochrome Luxury Villa exemplifies a masterful approach to spatial composition through chromatic restraint and material sophistication. The work demonstrates how a deliberately limited palette of achromatic tones can achieve remarkable visual complexity when deployed across varied surfaces and textures. The designers appear to have drawn upon modernist principles of spatial organization while incorporating regional craft sensibilities evident in the gridded wooden screen partition that evokes traditional lattice work filtered through contemporary geometric sensibility. The technical achievement lies in the orchestration of multiple gray values from the deep charcoal of the fireplace surround through the medium slate of the stone feature wall to the soft silver of the upholstery creating depth and hierarchy without chromatic intervention. Particularly noteworthy is the strategic placement of the linear fireplace with its warm amber glow, which serves both as functional heating element and compositional anchor providing the sole warm accent against the prevailing cool tonality. The vertical ribbed wall treatment suggests influences from mid-century modern design while the stone veneer connects to natural material traditions. This interior invites contemplation of how absence of color can paradoxically enrich visual experience, encouraging viewers to perceive subtle variations in value, texture, and light quality that might otherwise escape notice. One might consider how the interplay of natural and artificial illumination transforms the perception of these carefully selected materials throughout different times of day.
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- Unique Properties
- The design process focused on minimalism and a monochrome palette, emphasizing the use of natural materials. The hallmark of the project lies in the impressive hall section, complemented by a wooden sliding curtain system in the dining area. A striking feature is the 7.5-meter-high Sominine wall design that elegantly divides the living and dining sections.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Project Area: 400 square meters
- Tags
- Natural, Modern, Natural Materials, Details, Monochrome
- Production Technology
- Various natural building materials were used, including wood, marble, ceramics, lacquered elements, metal, glass and mirrors. These materials have been carefully selected for their compatibility, with special attention paid to intricate details down to the millimeter on each surface. The design process was meticulous, with each element considered and crafted specifically for this unique home.
- Design Challenge
- Through in-depth analysis, we sought to establish a coherent connection between the integrated designs, ensuring that each element complements the other seamlessly. Our approach involved meticulous consideration of materials, prioritizing those that not only serve a functional purpose but also contribute to the overall aesthetic. We carefully examined the intersection of simplicity and functionality, striving for a design that feels both natural and purposeful.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2021 in Buyukcekmece, Istanbul and finished in March 2022.
- Operation Flow
- Operating seamlessly with a minimalist perspective, this projecttransforms through an intuitive interaction mechanism. The shadow play orchestrated by the wooden curtains adds a layer of aesthetic charm, complemented by strategic light games that enhance the overall experience. This thoughtful integration not only contributes to a better result but also elevates the house's functionality with a touch of elegance.
- Research
- The design research aimed for a harmonious blend of nature, simplicity and functionality. Materials were carefully selected to seamlessly integrate the designs and ensure each element complements the others. The focus was to create an interior that embodies the desired natural, simple and functional features.
- Inspiration
- The vision was to create a modern aesthetic that was not only distinctive and warm but also embraced simplicity without compromising functionality. By skillfully blending client preferences with a touch of refined taste and technical expertise, the design process was initiated. The focal point emerged organically, beginning with the fireplace wall and extending to the intricate wooden curtain system.
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Design Interview about Monochrome Luxury Villa
İ always get inspired of my customers
İ need to know every single details about people who will live in that project
İ need to know every single details about people who will live in that project
My first aim was to be uniqe in design , i wanted to surprise people with the design and see the smile of happiness to have this house
İ want more awards , i want to design lots of projects all over the world
İt took 1 month to design this project
My customer told me that they hate fabric curtains and need something different except fabric
And i then decided the wood sliding curtain system
And i then decided the wood sliding curtain system
No its going to be custom made for my customer but i sometimes see other projecets getting inspired of them
My customers
I always say and explain that people who will use what i design, are my most inspiration
I always say and explain that people who will use what i design, are my most inspiration
Sometimes i can get influenced of other projects or designs
Who loves to live in a uniqe, simple, chiq design house
As i told before the wood sliding curtaian system is the most different part of this design
İ used the smilar tones and materials fir the design thats why i called it monochrome
there are lots of tools we use ,everything we need to design
ın my opinion covering the walls and sliding wooden curtains
yes ı got help from technical people for rendering and design
ıt is a smart house so you can control everything form a commander and mobile phones
ıt doesnt infleunced by a spesific research , it came from hearth
there wasnt any challenges in the project because the architectural plans were so reasonable and were enough for our designs
you saw my project in a magazine and after that your advice i decided to submit my design
every project of mine teaches me new things and aspects
every project owner is different characters and teaches us alot
every project owner is different characters and teaches us alot
i want to thank all the jury members and appreciate