NEFES

 

The development comprises a total construction area of 70,964.89 m², organized into 7 blocks and 236 independent units. It combines the secure environment of a gated residential community with the accessibility of urban amenities within a mixed-use framework. The blocks are arranged in a manner that reflects reciprocity: they modestly acknowledge one another, drawing strength from their collective presence, much like an urban fabric. The positioning and proportions of the volumes have been articulated to construct the project’s distinct identity. Despite its scale, the design achieves a human-oriented character through volumetric articulation, voids, and a hierarchical spatial organization.

photo_credit ACE Architecture
ACE Architecture

In mixed-use typologies, residential and commercial functions operate in mutual support, enabling a continuous cycle of urban activity. Accordingly, the project is conceived as a fragment of the city: while preserving the residential atmosphere, it incorporates the experiential dimensions of urban life—walking, social interaction, services, and commerce. By utilizing the site’s topography, the commercial units are positioned across two levels, generating an open-air retail street. In contrast to conventional enclosed shopping malls—which have proven less adaptable in pandemic conditions—this configuration prioritizes open, semi-open, and enclosed environments that ensure healthy, safe, and seasonally adaptable patterns of use. The accessibility of daily amenities within walking distance is also considered a significant contribution to the value of the residential environment.

photo_credit ACE Architecture
ACE Architecture

Two distinct landscape levels are defined within the project. One serves the secure residential environment, including block entrances, an open guest parking area, and a children’s playground. The other, situated within the commercial zone, reinforces urban activity through green and water elements, simultaneously offering visual amenity and urban views for the residences.

photo_credit ACE Architecture
ACE Architecture

Addressing diverse modes of living, the project incorporates residential units ranging from 2+1 to 5+1, alongside indoor and outdoor parking, and a variety of social, cultural, and recreational spaces. Interior atrium balconies provide natural light and ventilation, while generous balconies and terraces—shaped through mass articulation—generate villa-like qualities on upper floors. In this way, the project ensures flexible open space integration within the residential units, supporting both individual and collective modes of urban life.

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