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Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura by Reacto Architect and Design

Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura by Reacto Architect and Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Konstruksyon ug Proyekto sa Real Estate Competition Category.


PilakReal Estate· 2026

Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura

by Reacto Architect and Design

Client: Reacto Architect and Design

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Real Estate Category

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The Design

About Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura

Ang Terra Bolaman usa ka hotel ug kompleks sa kultura nga nahimutang sa Bolaman, usa ka makasaysayanong pamuy-anan sa baybayon sa amihanang Turkey. Ang proyekto naglangkob og 6605 metros kwadrados ug naglakip og mga lawak alang sa mga bisita, usa ka spa, mga swimming pool, usa ka amphitheatre, mga lugar sa eksibisyon ug mga hagdan-hagdang publikong plataporma. Ang reinforced concrete, exposed steel ug bato nga gikuha gikan sa lokal nga dapit maoy nagporma sa estruktura. Ang mga hagdan-hagdang terrace nagsunod sa mga titip nga pangpang ug nagsuporta sa mga abli nga espasyo ug natural nga bentilasyon. Ang disenyo nagpasabot sa Genoese nga kabilin sa lugar ug nagsumpay sa mga makasaysayanong sapaw niini uban sa kontemporaryong pagplano sa espasyo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Terra Bolaman Hotel, Kompleks sa Kultura usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Bolaman is a contemporary architectural interpretation of a centuries old Genoese coastal town. Positioned on natural rock formations once protected by Genoese walls, the project brings new life to Bolaman by reconnecting its historical layers with modern spatial strategies. It blends memory, topography and cultural continuity to create a meaningful and context aware built environment.
Dimensions & Packaging
Occupying 6605 m2, the complex includes interconnected hotel, wellness, cultural and event spaces. Program integrates guest rooms, spa, pools, amphitheater, exhibition areas and stepped public platforms framed within a cascading layout that enhances sectional depth and open air flow.
Tags
Genoese, Heritage, Stepped Terraces, Coastal, Black Sea, Stone, Culture, Architecture
Production Technology
A composite system of reinforced concrete, exposed steel, and locally sourced stone defines the structural palette. This hybrid assembly supports open spans, tectonic rhythm, and integration with stepped terrain and natural ventilation.
Design Challenge
A main challenge of the project was to express Bolaman layered historical identity through spatial language while adapting to the steep and fragmented terrain of the coastal cliffs. This dual context required a sensitive architectural approach shaped by memory, geography and form, allowing the design to respond both to the physical conditions of the site and to the cultural depth of the place.
Research
The project is based on historical and topographic research of the Bolaman region, examining archival maps, paintings, and urban morphology. Studies focused on climate responsive architecture and material reuse to ensure cultural and environmental integration.
Inspiration
Bolaman holds historical value found in Genoese maps, French Orientalist paintings and Black Sea chronicles. Based on this visual and narrative archive, the project turns cultural memory into a spatial expression. Through architecture shaped by history and geography, it creates a meaningful connection between the past and present, offering a living experience rooted in the identity of place and time.
Project Duration
Situated in Bolaman, a historic coastal settlement in northern Turkey, the project began in October 2023 and finalized in February 2024. Known for its Genoese heritage and layered topography, Bolaman offers a rare context where cultural memory and natural landscape intersect.
Operation Flow
The spatial journey unfolds through a layered sequence of exhibition, wellness, and hospitality areas. Circulation is guided by stepped platforms, shifting axes and landscape integration offering a diverse spatial rhythm and a continuous dialogue between built and natural environments.
Team Members
Creative Director: Yoldaş Baştürk
Project Manager: Seren Kaya Baştürk
Architect: Batuhan Yeniuğurel
Architect: Hande Şahin
Architect: Başak Kahya
Architect: Kutluhan Türkmen
Architect: Hürü Hilal Kara
Architect: Asya Duygu Örgülü
Architect: Beyza Betül Ateş
Architect: Şenel Sena Eşidir

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