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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Jacaranda in Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey by Original Vision LimitedMay 6th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Original Vision Limited Cascading in terraces down a gently sloping hillside high above the coastal town of Yalikavak, Jacaranda is an estate of thirteen fully managed resort villas. Through careful master planning and utilisation of the natural slope, every home enjoys the full unobstructed majesty of an Aegean sunset.
Conceived as finely detailed, wafer-thin,open-ended concrete tubes floating over strong rusticated bases, the large cantilevers provide shadeand encourage an indoor/outdoor way of life by harnessing the cooling meltemibreeze that prevails during the summer months. The Living, Dining and Kitchen functions share this space and are related closely with the gardens behind and the open view to the West. To bring light and air into the lower floors, an open shaft has been cut through all three levels. Framing an ornamental tree, this feature serves the added purpose as a focal point of reference to the interiors. On these lower levels bedrooms and home entertainment functions prevail. Opening though wide glazed doors directly to the pool deck and surrounding gardens where the landscaping takes inspiration from the natural flora of the site. Olive and hollyoak trees are used extensively andpunctuated by the verticality of cypresses. Oleander, bougainvillea and jasmine provide texture and accent to the ground cover with fragrance being added with rosemary and lavender. The developer’s desire to create a unique and sophisticated enclave has been sensitively addressed through restraint in all aspects of the design. Indoor and outdoor space integrates seamlessly and a limited palette of textures and materials enhance the sense of space. Contact Original Vision Limited
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