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Project 04 — Residential
Istanbul Bosphorus Historic Yalı Apartment
A restoration that preserves the soul of a century-old yalı while adding a contemporary layer of living.
Location
İstanbul, Turkey
Area
420 m²
Year
2022
Category
Residential
Concept
The historic yalı's carved wooden ceilings and hand-carved doors were carefully restored. Newly added glass partitions and slender metal details converse with the historic fabric. In every room, the light of the Bosphorus flows like a different hour.
Material Board
Restored Timber
Hand-carved Brass
Silk Fabric
Bosphorus Stone