LUXURY HOMES 101 between inside and outside remains uninterrupted, reinforced by the material continuity and natural light that becomes an architectural element in itself.
Materials blend into each other at unexpected junctions. Wood meets ceramic not in contrast, but in continuity. Walls curve rather than close. Built-ins echo architectural gestures, and details— from double-faced doors to sculptural stair edges— behave more like extensions of space than add-ons.
WC, and indoor parking. From the beginning, the brief was clear: to design a space that feels effortless, generous, and fully inhabitable— in both summer and winter.
“ The starting point was simple,” says Noyan Berkman.“ What would it feel like to live with the ease of a hotel, but the intimacy of a home? That question shaped every detail, from layout to lighting.”
Berkman approached the project as a continuous composition of form, function, and material clarity. Only three core materials— Inalco ceramic, Italian decorative paint, and natural wood paneling— were used throughout the house, all in muted sand tones that allow the architecture to settle into the landscape.
This restraint gives way to a sculptural stillness: light moves without interruption, volumes flow, and corners dissolve into softened curves. Daylight guides movement through the house, animating surfaces and dissolving boundaries.
His approach extends beyond finishes. Every room— whether private suite or guest bedroom— opens onto a terrace, garden, or shared courtyard. The relationship
CURATED DESIGN, QUIET CONFIDENCE
More than decorated, the Caja Model House is curated— every piece selected to contribute to a sense of clarity, sculptural presence, and emotional quiet. The interior draws on a mix of designforward and timeless brands, balancing expressive form with understated comfort.
The foundation comes from Moroso, with couture-level pieces
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