Sinan Azizagaoglu _ Selected Works of Architecture & Illustration

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Site Plan
Limnili House emphasizes the relationship between the building and its
natural surroundings. The villa is situated in Foça, a location where summers
can be disturbingly hot, making it crucial to create a design that prioritizes
cooling and natural ventilation. The southern facade of the villa faces a view
of fields, and the design takes full advantage of this view by situating the living
areas and kitchen on an elevated platform on the southern side.
This elevation not only allows for panoramic views but also acts as a sound
barrier from the road on the front facade, ensuring that the bedrooms
remain peaceful and restful.
The segregation of the living and sleeping areas into northern and southern
zones is another key aspect of the design. The northern-facing bedrooms
avoid direct sunlight, which helps them stay cooler, a critical aspect of the
design in Foça's hot climate. The circulation path between the front facade
and the back of the building provides a natural ventilation pathway that
helps regulate the temperature throughout the villa. The entrance and
outdoor living area are perpendicular to the circulation corridor, creating
an optimal flow of movement within the villa. The volume of the house is
instrumentally carved to maximize natural daylight and create different
outdoor living areas that can be used at different times of the day, depending
on the position of the sun and the wind path.