Button houses, Antalya, Türkiye. The village, which combines centuries of history, culture, and nature. The town’s famous “button houses” – built without any mortar, using solely stones and cedar wood – are today under protection as a component of cultural heritage. This particular architecture technique, specific to this part of Anatolia, is made possible thanks to materials easily available in the region. These houses’ wooden “buttons” ensure the equilibrium of the walls, diminish its load, and provide flexibility in case of an earthquake. As the inhabitants of the region make a living from agriculture and livestock breeding, the ground floor of the two-story button houses is generally designed to serve as a stable, hayloft, or cellar. The first floor is the living area. Houses have characteristic woodwork and trims that are signs of master craftsmanship. With more than 300 button houses and abundant natural beauty, Ormana is a hidden paradise on the foothill of the Taurus Mountain
Button houses, Antalya, Türkiye. The village, which combines centuries of history, culture, and nature. The town’s famous “button houses” – built without any mortar, using solely stones and cedar wood – are today under protection as a component of cultural heritage. This particular architecture technique, specific to this part of Anatolia, is made possible thanks to materials easily available in the region. These houses’ wooden “buttons” ensure the equilibrium of the walls, diminish its load, and provide flexibility in case of an earthquake. As the inhabitants of the region make a living from agriculture and livestock breeding, the ground floor of the two-story button houses is generally designed to serve as a stable, hayloft, or cellar. The first floor is the living area. Houses have characteristic woodwork and trims that are signs of master craftsmanship. With more than 300 button houses and abundant natural beauty, Ormana is a hidden paradise on the foothill of the Taurus Mountain