PROJECT 181

181 House: A Harmonious Blend of History and Modernity

Situated in the historic neighborhood of Anadolu Hisarı, 181 House tells a story of seamless integration between past and present. Anadolu Hisarı, located on Istanbul’s Asian side, was originally constructed by Yıldırım Bayezid in 1395 as a defensive stronghold. Its strategic position at the junction of the Göksu River and the Bosphorus controlled naval traffic and protected against Byzantine attacks. Today, the area’s rich history, steep hills, and panoramic Bosphorus views offer a unique setting for this distinctive residence.

escapefromsofa is a design studio established in Istanbul in 2009. Catering to various design needs like interior and product design. escapefromsofa creates high profile solutions by nurturing the contextual and contemporary values of their demographics . We, at escapefromsofa strive to create rich experiences for our clients and their market, with our humble approach towards design considering the disparities in our daily lifes. We enjoy working with new and emerging materials and technologies. We believe in simplicity and worship the details.