Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dearadh Fáilteachais Competition Category.

IarannFáilteachas· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Fáilteachas Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin

Is clós óstáin é Kaleici Courtyard atá suite in aice le Geata Hadrian in Antalya, an Tuirc. Clúdaíonn an clós thart ar 800 méadar cearnach agus feidhmíonn sé mar spás sóisialta agus aeráide. Treoraíonn oscailtí stuacha, peirgile modúlach de thart ar 150 méadar cearnach, agus gné uisce lárnach de thart ar 40 méadar cearnach an ghluaiseacht agus soláthraíonn siad scáth. Cuireann urlár cloiche nádúrtha heicseagánach, dromchlaí plástair mhianraigh bháin, agus ráillí miotail ghaibhnithe dhuibh comhréireanna stairiúla i gcuimhne. Maolaíonn criosanna plandála agus scáthú éighníomhach an aeráid agus tacaíonn siad le cruinniú daoine.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin Duais Iarainn A' Design Award, aitheantas gradamach a bhronntar ar dhea-dhearaí a chomhlíonann na riachtanais ghairmiúla agus thionsclaíocha a bhíonn á n-éileamh ó chruthuithe a ndearnadh go maith iad. Léiríonn buaiteoirí Iarainn scil mhór, speisialtóireacht ard, tuiscint saineolaí agus cumas cruthaitheach a gcruthaitheoirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin ina chruthú a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear atá praiticiúil agus nuálach. Comhtháthaíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Iarainn A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr sa tionscal agus tá saintréithe teicniúla inniúla aige nasctha le heolas agus le tallann. Tá meas ar an dearadh Kaleici Courtyard Clós Óstáin as a dhúthracht agus dearadh é chun feabhsuithe cáilíochta beatha a sholáthar a chabhraíonn leis an domhan a dhéanamh ina áit níos fearr.

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