EDWorks. Brings Cozy Conversation Pit to Woodland Cabin

Summary

• EDWorks. has unveiled a metal-clad getaway cabin in the hills of Kozak Plateau, centered around a conversation pit embedded into the local terrain.

Istanbul-based architect EDWorks. has created a peaceful retreat nestled on the hills of the Kozak Plateau atop an existing dry stone vineyard wall, minimizing disruption to the natural landscape. Standing out with its rusted metal shell, the woodland cabin’s distinctly modern silhouette is balanced by the patinated exterior and textured wooden interior walls.

“Ultimately, the identity of the structure is shaped by the interplay of two opposing tectonic approaches in terms of materials, construction techniques, production methods, the contrast between locality and foreignness,” shared designer Edizel Demirel in a statement.

The tall and tent-like interior is clad with wooden panels and supported by diagonal brown metal beams, echoing the design language of Scandinavian architecture. Core to the interior is the central conversation pit — a sunken living space embedded into the topography of the hillside, creating an especially grounded feeling. While “wet areas” and other rooms are attached as extensions to the central unit, on the upper loft, the sleeping area is suspended above the pit.

The home’s windows, which protrude from the exterior, open towards a scenic window framing a panoramic view. The designer describes them as the house’s “eyes” —  “creating sculptural moments that mediate between the interior and exterior.”

See the gallery above for a closer look at EDWorks.’s “Cabin in Woods” project.