THE ESCAPE HOUSE   | Üzümlü,Fethiye

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This project maximizes the relationship between space and landscape through its hilltop setting in the Üzümlü district of Fethiye. The single-story, horizontally oriented volume gently extends toward the village fabric with terraces that respond to the natural slope; natural stone walls in warm, earthen tones reinforce the visual bond with local architecture.

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The primary east–west façade frames the village silhouette across the pool and terrace: morning light filters through circular bedroom windows, while the late-afternoon sun softly bathes the living and dining areas. A circular steel canopy provides shelter from hilltop winds and transforms the outdoor seating beneath into a panorama-focused lounge.

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The roof plane aligns with the horizon, drawing visitors toward the stone-paved approach, while the oversized stone cladding at ground level brings the site’s natural incline into the architecture. Inside, a monolithic wood-clad cabinet unit organizes the program into two functional zones: on one side, the kitchen and dining area open directly onto the terrace, engaging the cool village breeze on summer evenings; on the other, the living spaces remain intimately connected to the hilltop panorama.

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In the bedroom, a circular ceiling aperture and an exterior “čita” stone wall frame the silhouette of Üzümlü’s olive groves, bringing them into the interior. The bed’s tubular-profile frame, inspired by metal piping, creates a poised contrast against the local stone texture and focuses the occupant’s gaze toward both village and landscape views.

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Ultimately, the project embraces its panoramic village setting and the liberating spirit of the hilltop climate: its material choices and horizontal composition offer a minimalist yet invigorating interpretation of Mediterranean life rooted in local character.