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Gocek: Redefining Luxury Living in Harmony with Nature

Koray Yavuzer introduces a groundbreaking sustainable living project in Gocek, Turkey, aiming to redefine luxury living in harmony with nature. The project, featuring 32 villas, is designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape while offering maximum comfort and environmental sensitivity.

The project is shaped by the vision of creating a sustainable living space in harmony with nature. Villa types are planned by focusing on the unique location of the land and user needs. The main goal is to embrace the environment, make the most of the landscape and minimize the negative effects of the hot climate. The tourism-oriented location in the Gocek region was a key factor in determining the project.

The transformation in the layout of living units aims to transcend the traditional housing concept. Instead of the standard residential logic, a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces is provided by connecting open and semi-open spaces. In this way, villa residents can experience a life in touch with nature.

In the project area, social facilities along with 32 villas and social equipment areas have been considered to serve the users. These facilities are designed to enhance guests' comfort and holiday experience. Natural materials from the region were used in the facade coverings. In this way, materials that have naturally adapted to their own climate and have proven themselves over time in nature in terms of durability have been moved to the facade. Therefore, long-term resistance and sustainability against natural climatic conditions was achieved in facade cladding materials.

The Gocek Project not only offers an environmentally compatible structure, but also integrates the building with its surroundings by harmoniously combining the interior spaces with the exterior spaces, ensuring that its interior spaces are in harmony with the impressive natural landscape outside.

The project started in Gocek in April 2022 and is still continuing. The Gocek Project achieves the highest level of efficiency with its V-type layout plan and form, taking into account location and climate factors. This form aims to embrace the view and let in the breeze from the sea. The V-type form in the layout plan provides natural ventilation flow by connecting main spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens to each other with semi-open and fully open corridors and bridges instead of standard closed corridors and halls.

One of the most challenging parts encountered during the development and implementation of the Gocek Project was ensuring a design compatible with environmental sustainability. This has been shaped by the interaction of various internal and external factors. Internal factors included different expectations and priorities among various stakeholders of the project team. For example, the architectural design had to be environmentally responsible and preserve the natural landscape, but at the same time the project had to be economically and commercially successful.

A harmonious blend of luxury and sustainability in one of Turkey's prime tourism destinations. With 32 villas and social amenities, it's designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape while offering maximum comfort. Through innovative villa designs, natural materials, and advanced technology, it aims to provide a unique living experience, focusing on environmental sensitivity and user satisfaction. LEED Gold certification is the goal, reflecting its commitment to sustainability.

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