Article source: PROJECT INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

The Citlik tree that inhabits the site and also gives its name to the town is a symbolic tree in this region. According to the mythology, whoever eats the fruit of the tree will be unable to leave the area. The owners could feel the history lure them to this spot, and unable to venture away, decided to build their home.

Client desired the juxtaposition between simple and timeless, transparent and private all at an affordable rate.  They wanted to build a life that was not restrained inside the home. As a botanist, the owner desired a home where her design concept extended out beyond the home and into the natural landscape. Her partner is an off-road motorbike rider and founder of a channel for enduro. They both wanted their home to reflect both their emotional and professional connection to the environment. These philosophical parameters inspired the design process.

Image Courtesy © Ibrahim Ozbunar

• Architects: PROJECT INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
• Project: Citlik House
• Location: Pazaryeri Mevkii, Koyici Sokak, Citlik Mahallesi No:257, Mugla, Turkey
• Photography: Ibrahim Ozbunar
  
• Clients: FemGucluturk
  
• Design Team: Salih Kucuktuna, Fikret Sungay, Mert Sezer, Ebru Arkut, Caglar Biber
  
• Engineering: Sayim Akdeniz, Umit Ozkan, Tamer Hafizoglu, Aziz Ozkan
  
• Landscape: PIN Architects, Fem Gucluturk
• Gross Built Area: 175.32 sqm
• Completion Year: April, 2017

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