Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol by Reacto Architect and Design

Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol by Reacto Architect and Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Eiddo Tiriog Competition Category.

ArianEiddo Tiriog· 2026

Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol

by Reacto Architect and Design

Client: Reacto Architect and Design

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Eiddo Tiriog Category

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The Design

About Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol

Mae Terra Bolaman yn westy a chyfadeilad diwylliannol wedi'i leoli yn Bolaman, anheddiad arfordirol hanesyddol yng ngogledd Twrci. Mae'r prosiect yn cwmpasu 6605 metr sgwâr ac yn cynnwys ystafelloedd gwesteion, sba, pyllau, amffitheatr, ardaloedd arddangos a llwyfannau cyhoeddus grisiog. Concrit atgyfnerthedig, dur agored a cherrig o ffynonellau lleol sy'n ffurfio'r strwythur. Mae terasau grisiog yn dilyn y clogwyni serth ac yn cynnal rhychwantau agored ac awyru naturiol. Mae'r dyluniad yn cyfeirio at dreftadaeth Genoaidd y safle ac yn cysylltu ei haenau hanesyddol â chynllunio gofodol cyfoes.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Terra Bolaman Gwesty, Cyfadeilad Diwylliannol yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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