VANOUSH

Located in a winding village between the sea to the north and dense forest to the south, this weekend villa offers a new model of retreat that integrates architecture, landscape, and daily life. The compact program distributes five independent suites and shared spaces across shifting levels, balancing privacy and sociability. A gently meandering central pathway, inspired by nearby hillside trails, links all zones while incorporating informal resting spots, guiding circulation and shaping the spatial experience.
Neighboring villas to the east and west are screened for privacy, while sliding internal walls create adaptable spatial configurations and visual depth. Constructed entirely from on-site cement block, the villa emphasizes material honesty, reduces waste, and minimizes embodied carbon.
By layering spaces and distributing them across varied heights, the design dissolves rigid boundaries, creating unexpected visual and spatial connections. Circulation through the villa encourages exploration, reflection, and engagement with both the interior and surrounding landscape, redefining the contemporary weekend home as a flexible and immersive environment.