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Inside the quietest home in the world — which a Turkish architect built for himself out of medical need 9 janvier 2026 à 14:30

Inside the quietest home in the world — which a Turkish architect built for himself out of medical need

Par :Joyce Cohen

9 janvier 2026 à 14:30

When he designed and built his home sweet home, one thing mattered most for the Turkish architect Onurcan Cakir: quiet. But it wasn't solely for peace of mind.

The home, in Turkey, wasn't just built to look stylish -- but engineered to prevent any noise from entering.

Its 39-year-old architect and owner, Onurkan Cakir, suffers from a rare hearing disorder.

Among the necessary inclusions: dense exterior walls that measure nearly 2 feet thick.

The left-hand side of the floorplan shows the extra padding of walls around Cakir's bedroom for additional protection.

Layers of insulation went into the home's construction.

Highly thoughtful in its design, blending style with medical needs, the residence appears as a typical luxury dwelling.

Cakir resides here with his family -- and beyond his need for silence, they also enjoy a nice layout with space for modern furnishings.

They also enjoy an open kitchen.

Cakir's native Istanbul is the largest city in Europe by population -- meaning lots of ambient noise.

To limit sound injuries, Cakir moved to a small village near Izmir.

Cakir's use of natural materials in the design blend well with the surrounding landscape.

Like any other home, indoor/outdoor living is easy.

Cakir works as an associate professor at Izmir Democracy University, specializing in architectural acoustics.