Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Rauaauhind A' Design Award in Külalislahkuse, puhkuse, reisi ja turismi disain Competition Category.

RaudKülalislahkus· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

Rauaauhind A' Design Award Winner in Külalislahkus Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov

Kaleici Courtyard on hotelli sisehoov, mis asub Hadrianuse värava kõrval Antalyas, Türgis. Sisehoov hõlmab umbes 800 ruutmeetrit ning toimib sotsiaalse ja kliimat reguleeriva ruumina. Kaarjad avad, umbes 150 ruutmeetri suurune moodulpergola ja umbes 40 ruutmeetri suurune keskne veesilm suunavad liikumist ja pakuvad varju. Kuusnurksed looduskivist põrandakatted, valged mineraalkrohviga pinnad ja mustad sepistatud metallpiirded meenutavad ajaloolisi proportsioone. Haljastusalad ja passiivne varjutus pehmendavad kliimat ning soodustavad kogunemist.

The Recognition

About the Rauaauhind A' Design Award

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov on Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võitja, prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse headele disainidele, mis vastavad professionaalsetele ja tööstuslikele nõuetele, mida oodatakse hästi disainitud töödelt. Raudvõitjad näitavad oma loojate suurt oskust, kõrget spetsialiseerumist, asjatundlikku mõistmist ja loomingulist võimekust. Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud looming, mis on praktiline ja uuenduslik. See Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab tööstuse parimaid tavasid ning tal on pädevad tehnilised omadused, mis on seotud oskusteabe ja andega. Kaleici Courtyard Hotelli sisehoov on austatud oma põhjalikkuse eest ning on loodud pakkuma elukvaliteedi parandusi, mis aitavad teha maailma paremaks paigaks.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Kaleici Courtyard Project reinterprets a historic hotel courtyard adjacent to Hadrian Gate, transforming it into a contemporary social and climatic hub. Arched rhythms, modular pergola, and organic water features reference the historical threshold, while hexagonal stone flooring, metal details, and minimalist interventions balance heritage with modern spatial continuity.
Dimensions & Packaging: The courtyard covers an estimated area of 800 square meters, with modular arched zones defining circulation and hierarchy. Pergola spans 150 square meters over main gathering areas. Water feature occupies approximately 40 square meters in the central axis. Height variations range from 3.0 m at pedestrian thresholds to 4.5 m under pergola. The courtyard is integrated with surrounding hotel blocks and heritage facades, maintaining visual connectivity with Hadrian Gate.
Tags: Historical Continuity, Courtyard Design, Hotel Interior, Pergola, Hexagonal Stone, Water Feature, Social Hub, Heritage Dialogue, Passive Cooling, Contemporary Intervention
Production Technology: The project features reinforced concrete and masonry structures for the courtyard and surrounding hotel areas, natural stone flooring with hexagonal modules, white mineral plaster surfaces, black forged metal railings, semi-permeable pergola systems, organic water features, integrated planting zones, custom linear and decorative lighting, passive shading strategies, and HVAC for surrounding indoor spaces. All metal elements fabricated with CNC cutting and precision welding; stonework aligned modularly to preserve historical rhythm.
Design Challenge: he main challenge was balancing historical authenticity with contemporary design. Maintaining visual continuity with Hadrian Gate while introducing modern materials and passive climate strategies required precise proportioning, modular detailing, and careful intervention to avoid visual mimicry.
Research: The project investigates how historical courtyard thresholds can be reinterpreted in contemporary hospitality architecture. By analyzing spatial hierarchy, light-shadow interplay, and material layering, it demonstrates a method to integrate historical reference, climatic performance, and social functionality.
Inspiration: Inspired by Hadrian Gate’s historical triple arch and threshold concept, the project examines transitions from public streets to private inner courtyards. The design abstracts historical proportions, light-shadow relations, and rhythmic stone patterns to create a contemporary courtyard experience.
Project Duration: Designed in Antalya, Turkey
Operation Flow: Visitors experience a controlled threshold from the street to the semi-private courtyard. Arched openings, pergola shadows, and textured flooring guide movement. Water feature and planting zones create visual and climatic layers, encouraging social interaction while referencing historical patterns.
Team Members: Nilgun Kucukbicak