The house was built between 1913 and 1914 by Vedat Tek for his family and himself and is a notable example of Turkish neoclassical architecture.

[1] The house is located in the Nişantaşı neighborhood of Şişli on the European side of Istanbul, about 200 m (660 ft) east of Cumhuriyet Avenue.

Located across from the house is the Istanbul Military Museum and the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall.

The closest metro station to the house is Osmanbey on the M2 line, about 500 m (1,600 ft) north on Halaskargazi Avenue.

Turquoise tiles, arches following Islamic geometry and extrusions typical of classical Ottoman houses are the main design elements of the building.