Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024
Ilkay Ala Sirkeci's Kemercountry Residential presents a sophisticated contemporary living space where the eye is immediately drawn to a dramatic black marble fireplace surround featuring bold white veining that slices diagonally across the stone surface, creating a dynamic focal point anchoring the composition's center. Three sculptural pendant lights in molten copper tones descend at staggered heights before this dark backdrop, their organic, undulating forms resembling liquid metal frozen mid-flow, establishing a triadic rhythm that draws the gaze upward while their warm metallic surfaces catch and redistribute ambient illumination throughout the space. The compositional architecture employs asymmetrical balance with the fireplace positioned slightly off-center, flanked by built-in shelving units in muted dove gray that extend the horizontal axis and provide visual stability through their rectilinear geometry. A transparent glass shelving system on the left introduces vertical rhythm while maintaining spatial permeability, its crystalline shelves holding curated objects including books and decorative items that add chromatic accents of red, blue, and warm neutrals. The chromatic palette operates within a sophisticated analogous harmony of warm and cool neutrals, the dominant charcoal-black of the marble establishing depth while cognac-toned leather chairs in the foreground introduce rich amber warmth reminiscent of aged honey. A cylindrical oatmeal-hued ottoman provides textural contrast and chromatic relief at the composition's base, its bouclé-like surface suggesting softness against the harder architectural elements. The herringbone wood flooring in medium oak tones establishes a warm foundation, its chevron pattern creating subtle directional movement that leads the eye toward the fireplace. Illumination appears naturalistic and diffused, supplemented by the warm glow emanating from the copper pendants, creating a luminosity that feels intimate yet ample. Spatial construction emphasizes the middle ground where seating arrangements invite congregation, while the shallow depth focuses attention on material relationships and surface interplay rather than perspectival recession.
The sunlight and green view coming through the facades bring a refreshing effect to the home. It adds atmosphere. Glass separators, reflective surfaces at home creates light plays. The simple character of the owners is reflected in the decoration The house it reflects will become richer by accumulating new memories over the years, its understated elegance and style without succumbing to the corrosive effects of time. It has a design language that will preserve its natural character.