Project: S House / Location: Urla, Turkiye / Architect: Ofisvesaire / Photography: Kadir Asnaz
The S House began as a story of renewal on a sloping site in Kekliktepe, Urla, Turkey. Rather than erase what came before, Ofisvesaire approached the renovation by revisiting the home’s original framework and using it as a springboard for transformation. What they found was a solid structure with its envelope and foundations intact—waiting to be reimagined.
Through a new composite system of reinforced concrete, the team reshaped its proportions, giving the building a renewed identity. A signature element of this transformation is a pergola that hovers above the outdoor dining area overlooking a tranquil pool. With a movable glass wall that opens the house to the landscape, it captures the design’s guiding themes of continuity, proximity and seamless flow between interior and exterior.
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That same architectural language extends across the site. Working with landscape designer Kardelen Peyzaj, Ofisvesaire rethought the terrain as a network of experiences. The pool house, gym and parking areas were carefully positioned to maintain both visual and spatial connections, adapting to the site’s topography. The result is an oasis-like atmosphere that feels curated yet organic.
Inside, materiality drives the experience. The palette—pared back to wood, steel and stone—draws the landscape inward. Together, these materials define an oscillating rhythm that weaves throughout the home, shifting across floors, walls and ceilings, making each space feel connected yet distinct.
In the kitchen, wood-wrapped surfaces layer texture, while steel and a monolithic grey-and-white stone island anchor the space, balancing weight and light. Black-framed windows wrap the perimeter, filtering daylight and framing views. In the main living area, soft light filters through semi-transparent glass toward the terrace, where warm wood meets cool stone and open corridors flow into intimate corners.
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Private areas embrace the same principles of material and light, with sunlight animating textures and casting shadows throughout the day. In the primary bathroom, light slices through a skylight with wooden slats, casting sharp rays across the stone walls—a moment balancing calm with cinematic drama. A freestanding tub rests on a bed of white stones, contrasting darker finishes and echoing the natural world outside. At the end of the corridor, the master suite, guest rooms and hobby spaces pair comfort with function through distinct service areas that preserve privacy.
Throughout the home, movable façades, sliding panels and carved niches allow spaces to adapt. These dynamic elements create both threshold and boundary between inside and out—protected yet exposed, enclosed yet open. Guided by continuity of material and layered spaces, S House is an evolving dialogue between architecture, landscape and light. This approach embodies Ofisvesaire’s ethos: “Meaningful architecture is driven by research, exploration…and context-sensitive solutions that enhance both daily life and the broader environment.”
Cat Ford is an architectural designer with seven years of experience. She now uses her design expertise as a freelance writer.
