Sirius Yapı’s Chairman of the Board, Barış Öncü, stated that rising housing prices and accommodation costs have driven those seeking to live and vacation close to nature to choose tiny houses.
Öncü explained that especially white-collar professionals and families with children are looking for a way to live closer to nature and grow their own food. He highlighted that tiny houses are preferred because of the comfort they offer and their compliance with regulations.
Recognizing the potential and gap in this market, Barış Öncü noted that Sirius Yapı decided to invest in tiny houses. “In 2018, we identified the growing desire among people to live closer to nature. People wanted places where they could cultivate crops and where children could touch the soil. We saw the demand for hobby gardens among those who could not afford summer houses. So, we started looking for land and purchased our first plot in Foça. In January 2019, we established the Zeytin Hobby Gardens cooperative, which consisted of 115 plots. We sold plots ranging from 150 to 350 square meters and brought people together with nature. The sales performance exceeded our expectations. Later, due to legal issues with hobby gardens, we put the project on hold, waiting for legal clarity and further development,” he said.
TINY HOUSE CONCEPT SPREADS QUICKLY
Öncü pointed out that they provided an affordable solution for people who couldn’t afford summer homes but still wanted comfortable housing. “Those who invested in hobby gardens were still searching for an alternative. We concluded that the only legally viable option would be tiny houses. In 2020, we established the Foça Zeytinliköy Housing Cooperative for Tiny House projects. We started member registrations in September 2022, and currently, 90% of the plots are full. We also spoke with all the local producers in the region regarding tiny house sales and conducted research both domestically and internationally. Realizing that we might face issues with post-sales services, we decided to register the Sirius Tiny House brand. We brought to life a new production facility on an open and closed area totaling 3,000 square meters in Ulukent. Essentially, a tiny house is a mobile vehicle that travels on highways. Therefore, maintenance needs arise with use. We entered into this business to provide post-sales service and guarantee support to our clients without causing any issues for our members who trust us,” he explained.
WE PRODUCE IN THREE MAIN MODELS
Öncü mentioned that they could manufacture three main models under the Sirius Tiny House brand. He continued, “Our tiny houses are designed entirely with bespoke and custom designs, built to international standards. Based on three main models—single-story, loft-style, and one-and-a-half-story—we create everything, from kitchen cabinets to countertops, from floors to ceilings, and from the variety of materials used to vehicle fittings, according to customer preferences and expectations. We make every possible improvement on the base models. The foundation and platform comply with highway standards. For a customer requesting a standard model, our delivery time is approximately 60 days. The production process adapts based on any desired modifications. We made a substantial investment. We found that the number of facilities with a production capacity like ours is limited. We built the infrastructure needed for a boutique service. We have two architects and a mechanical engineer on our team. Our architects can instantly design any customer-requested modifications on the computer. We set out to do the best work in this field. We entered this sector to establish a long-term presence. We also have goals for exports to Europe, and the future of this sector looks promising. Anyone seeking more information can reach us via our Instagram page or website.”
