Selectum Babil Wenkompleks by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Selectum Babil Wenkompleks by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Bou en Fêstguodprojekten Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsFêstguod· 2025

Selectum Babil Wenkompleks

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Fêstguod Category

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The Design

About Selectum Babil Wenkompleks

Selectum Babil is in wenkompleks ûntwurpen mei in fiifstjerrenhotelkonsept yn in toerisme-distrikt fan Antalya. It projekt kombinearret wenienheden, kommersjele romten en dielde sosjale foarsjennings. Twa blokken befetsje 97 ienheden yn Blok A en 84 ienheden yn Blok B, mei in plafondhichte fan 3,30 m. De arsjitektoanyske oanpak is ynspirearre troch de Hingjende Tunen fan Babyloanje, wêrby't griente pleatst is op de terrasnivo's. Dielde foarsjennings omfetsje binnen- en bûtensweembaden, in spa, in restaurant, in fitnessromte en in bar. Eigners betelje in dielde fergoeding om tagong te krijen ta de hoteldiensten.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Selectum Babil Wenkompleks is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Selectum Babil Wenkompleks wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Selectum Babil Wenkompleks foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Located in one of Antalya’s tourism districts, Selectum Babil Residence is designed with a hotel concept, integrating residential units, commercial areas, and social facilities. Its architectural approach draws inspiration from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, incorporating greenery on terrace levels to create a setting intertwined with nature. Developed by Selectum, the project combines tourism functions with contemporary urban living.
Dimensions & Packaging: The complex has 7 floors with 97 units in Block A and 84 in Block B. Ceiling height is 3.30 m. It includes 4,880.80 m² of indoor parking, 2,469.91 m² of commercial area, 17,832 m² of residential area, and a total site area of 49,143 m².
Tags: Residential Development, Sustainable Design, Mixed-Use Project, Seismic Resistant Construction, Landscape Integration, Smart Building Solutions, Solar Energy
Production Technology: The project features reinforced concrete structures per seismic codes, insulated walls, aluminium windows with thermal glass, underfloor heating, inverter HVAC, oak parquet and ceramic floors, security steel doors, solar panels, rainwater reuse, compliant fire safety, CCTV, and six elevators. Kitchens include built-in appliances by Siemens, Franke, or Samsung; wet areas use Grohe, Hansgrohe, or Vitra fixtures.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge during the design process was obtaining approval from local authorities for a concept not previously present in Antalya. Technical staff struggled to understand solutions combining residential units within a large hotel concept. The project frequently faced questions about how residential and hotel functions would coexist.
Research: The project is a two-block development designed as a five-star hotel concept featuring luxury villas. It offers shared amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, spa, restaurant, gym, bar, and mini club. Owners benefit from hotel services through a shared fee, covering facilities from laundry to buffet dining. Construction began after the permit was granted in February 2025 and is currently at the structural shell stage.
Inspiration: Its architectural approach draws inspiration from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, referencing their multi-layered terraces and integrated greenery to create connections between built spaces and nature.
Project Duration: The project received its construction permit in February 2025 and is currently in the structural shell phase.
Operation Flow: The design consists of two blocks within a five-star hotel concept that includes luxury villas. Shared facilities comprise indoor and outdoor pools, spa, restaurant, gym, bar, and mini club. Fully operated as a hotel, property owners pay a shared fee to access five-star hotel services. Amenities provided range from laundry services to buffet-style dining, ensuring resident comfort throughout their stay.
Team Members: Nilgun Kucukbicak – Team Leader, Interior Architect & Environmental Designer
Omur Caner Kucukbicak – Team Leader, Structural Engineer & Implementation Detail Specialist
Sinem Kocadag – Architect
Ilayda Kablan – Architect
Kamilla Afraim – Interior Architect
Basri Gokirmak – Interior Architect
Mehmet Bulbul – Mechanical Solutions, MSc Mechanical Engineer
Mustafa Sari – Electrical Solutions, Electrical Engineer