Hi! We are Kevser and Aleyna, two freshly graduated architects from Istanbul Technical University. The moment we came across this competition, we were genuinely excited. With everything we had learned still fresh in our minds, we designed not only a house, but a way of living that reflected both the clients’ vision and our own architectural aspirations.
Having never experienced Florida before made the process even more educational for us. By researching the region’s climate, flood conditions, tropical landscape character, and Mid-Century Modern lifestyle culture, we created a living environment that establishes a strong relationship with its context calm, warm, and distinctive in character.
Throughout the project, our aim was to design a home that integrates seamlessly with the lake view, balances privacy with openness, and naturally adapts to everyday life. This project became a very special experience for us, allowing us to express our excitement for architecture and our approach to design in its purest form.