Notes from the field.

A journal of thirty years on site: from choosing land and materials to construction stories and our traditions.

Guide
September 2, 2026

Seven things an engineer checks before buying land

Don't put the view and the price at the top of your list. Ground conditions, zoning, utilities and orientation: the technical factors that decide what a plot is really worth.

Tradition
August 19, 2026

Helalleşme: the anatomy of a handover

A handover could end with a signature. We choose to set a table instead. The story of the tradition that seats our craftsmen and our clients side by side at the end of every project.

Materials
July 28, 2026

Choosing materials for the Aegean climate: stone, concrete and timber

Humidity, salt, sun and earthquakes: on the Aegean coast a building sits four exams at once. Notes on using three core materials well, from thirty years on site.

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