Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Ostalaritza, Aisialdi, Bidaia eta Turismo Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaOstalaritza· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Ostalaritza Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa

Kaleici Courtyard hoteleko patio bat da, Antalyan (Turkia), Hadrianoren Atearen ondoan kokatua. Patioak 800 metro koadro inguru hartzen ditu eta espazio sozial eta klimatiko gisa funtzionatzen du. Arku formako irekiguneek, 150 metro koadro inguruko pergola modular batek eta 40 metro koadro inguruko erdiko ur-elementu batek mugimendua gidatzen dute eta itzala eskaintzen dute. Harri natural hexagonalezko zoladurak, igeltsu mineral zurizko gainazalek eta forjatutako metal beltzezko barandek proportzio historikoak gogorarazten dituzte. Landaketa-guneek eta itzal pasiboak klima leuntzen dute eta bilgunea izatea sustatzen dute.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Kaleici Courtyard Hoteleko Patioa zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

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