Ayvalık Stone House

Yazgan Design Architecture

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Future Projects – Residential. Hotels

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Turkey

Company Name

Yazgan Design Architecture

 

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Türkiye

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

Yazgan Design Architecture

Project Team
Yazgan Design Architecture
CLIENT OR OWNER NAME:

Özgür Fırtına

Project Name:
Ayvalık Stone House
Project Country:

Turkey

Project City:
Balıkesir
Project Category:
Residential. Hotels
Project Area:
2045 m2
Completion Date:
2023-04-25
Project overview

Ayvalık Stone Houses is a vacation residence located within an olive garden at one of the highest points in Ayvalık, Balıkesir. The project serves as both a retreat for the Fırtına family and a community space that offers experiences such as Olive Oil workshops, nature trekking paths, and arts and crafts workshops, connecting visitors to the local culture and landscape.

Project history

The project began as the vision of the Fırtına family, who sought a retreat that would serve both as a private sanctuary and a meaningful space for community interaction. It was developed through an iterative design process that prioritized environmental preservation and cultural continuity. The site-sensitive layout follows the natural topography and preserves existing olive trees, with spaces organized into clusters. Two pools at different levels serve distinct areas of the site. The material palette centers on locally sourced, thermally efficient Sarımsak Stone—used for both facades and interiors—which reflects the region’s historial and cultural heritage. Green roofs, wood floors, and large glass facades help the structures blend into the landscape and foster strong indoor–outdoor connections. The project aims to create a harmonious coexistence with nature, ensuring that the space remains dynamic and reflective of both seasonal rhythms and timeless qualities.