Located in Cesme, Izmir, the two intersecting volumes of the Mamurbaba House sit parallel to the neighboring road on the Northeastern portion of the 1400 m2 site.  With all of the living spaces methodically arranged throughout three levels, the house accommodates 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms, totaling at 500 m2. 

The design of the house was in response to both orienting the living spaces to face the sea to the north and the need for a sense of privacy within a densely populated development.  The evolution of the form derives from the initial orientation of a rectangular block that is then doubled in height. The lower block is split into two and with the twisting and further extension of the longer portion a terrace space is created. The spatial planning of the program then directs the attention to the olive trees and pool through this semi-open terrace while providing a sense of privacy from the neighborhood. Innovative structural engineering techniques with hybrid reinforced concrete and steel systems have allowed for the upper floor to appear to float above this large opening while being nestled in a picturesque Mediterranean garden.

A clear distinction between the private and communal living spaces can be seen in Mamurbaba House. The primary bedrooms are relatively secluded on the first level overlooking the olive trees and the sea in the northwest, while the communal spaces are gathered around the outdoor terrace, pool, and garden. The void that was created in the center of the house is transformed into the main dining area that has a direct physical and visual connection to the kitchen while aiding in defining the organization of the building's own internal space within the site. As the intersection point, this dining area becomes the centerpiece of the house, while at the same time ensuring the internal and external balance of the house and the continuity of all its open and closed spaces. Fluidity on the ground level with the extensive use of glass façades allow for the blurring of boundaries between the interior and exterior spaces. Thus creating a semi-open plan layout that provokes the users to meander between the spaces and experience each space at their own pace.

The simplistic and streamlined form of Mamurbaba House is a result of meticulous attention to detail, material, color, and texture. The sharp contrast between the black aluminum mullions, white plaster façade, and vertical wood cladding of the house with the ever-changing shades of green found in the garden and olive trees accentuates the meticulous detail given to the overall design, production of the components, and construction of the residence. The use of wooden cladding along the northeastern façade create a warmer atmosphere around the central opening and dining area. While the white plaster southwestern façade and floorplates create a striking contrast between the upper and lower masses.

The ribbon window that runs along the service corridor of the first floor emphasize the linearity of the form while also playing with the perception of the interior versus the exterior on the first floor. The upper floor consisting of three bedrooms runs perpendicular to the lower floor with a private terrace created on the roof of the lower living room, giving a further sense of grandeur to the master bedroom with its breathtaking views. 

With a simple gesture, the overall form of Mamurbaba House takes a transformative approach to residential design. While addressing visibility with the pool and surrounding landscape elements, connectivity between the communal and private living spaces, and harmony through the delicate use of colors and materials, the design and execution of Mamurbaba House further reinforces tactile and visual relationships while creating a sense of depth and richness in an oasis-like atmosphere.