Living between garden, river and mountain
Meygun Villa explores an approach to living in which nature becomes part of the home’s spatial organization. The elongated, sloping site, existing trees and varied surrounding views inform the design. Framed volumes, open terraces and extensive glazing connect the interior with the landscape, extending from the entrance sequence to the roof garden.
Preserving the identity of the site
Preserving the existing trees is a central design decision. Their trunks and foliage give the garden character and scale, framing foreground views while mountains and distant scenery remain visible beyond.
Outdoor steps, platforms and terraces extend the living environment across different elevations. Movement through the garden becomes a gradual sequence of arrival, pause and discovery.
The slope as an organizing principle
Changes in elevation organize the relationship between the house, pool and outdoor spaces. Stepped landscape platforms and connected paths link recreation spaces below with living areas and terraces above.
Independent access to the floors from the pool level introduces flexibility. Indoor and outdoor circulation work together, connecting the house to its landscape through more than one route.
Two orientations, two landscape experiences
Eastern terraces face the river; western terraces open towards the mountains. Each offers a different setting for sitting, gathering and observing the changing landscape.
Full-height windows bring these connections indoors. Deep frames and projecting volumes create an intermediate layer between enclosed rooms and open space.
Solid and transparent volumes
Solid white frames, glazed spaces and horizontal terraces establish a clear architectural composition. Recesses and projections bring depth and shadow to the elevations.
The freestanding position within the garden gives all four elevations a role. Different routes and levels reveal vertical frames, horizontal roof planes and changing relationships with the site.
The roof as an inhabited space
The roof garden extends the living programme to the highest level, providing planting, seating and an elevated perspective on the surrounding landscape. Its planted edges soften the building’s outline and connect the geometric volumes with the garden below.
Materials and spatial experience
White surfaces, dark grey elements, timber and glass define the material identity. Light surfaces clarify the main frames; darker elements emphasize depth and the rhythm of the floors. Timber soffits and terrace edges bring warmth to outdoor spaces.
The experience of living emerges through the relationships between enclosed rooms, terraces, garden and landscape.
Spatial organization and patterns of use
The ground floor accommodates recreation and supporting facilities. The first floor combines living, dining and kitchen spaces with a bedroom. Three bedrooms and a family lounge occupy the second floor.
Shared activities are distributed across several levels, while the upper floor provides a more private setting. Terraces and generous openings connect this internal variety with the outdoor environment.
Three levels of living
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Contribution and recognition
My role in the competition project was architectural design. Meygun Villa received third place in the competition (2021–2022).