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Riva Country

Category: Residential/Mixed
Location: Istanbul
Project Date: 2023-2024
Client: Kalyon GYO
Area: 250.000 m²
Team: Aydan Volkan, Selim Cengiç, Ayşe Akbaş Yıldırım, Berkay Öztürk, Mehmet Ali Yılmaz, Emre Koyuncu

The Riva Country project, situated in the unique Riva region of Istanbul, which backs onto the North Forests and opens towards the Black Sea, is designed to be an ideal living environment for those who cherish living in harmony with nature while seeking the comfort and security provided by neighborhood culture.

The project aims to create living spaces that foster neighborhood relationships among residents with similar needs and preferences, with privacy and communal living boundaries thoughtfully integrated with nature. The neighborhood layout is designed with a nature-respecting approach to achieve a balance between community and privacy within the living spaces.

The designs of the buildings, along with their details and material choices, are conceived to support a sustainable and nature-compatible lifestyle. The facade design also emphasizes naturalness and simplicity. In designing new living spaces with durable, long-lasting, and contemporary materials, the approach maintains a connection with traditional rural living concepts while incorporating modern advancements to address the requirements of contemporary living.