Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award an Bronze in Konstruktioun an Immobilieprojeten Design Competition Category.

BronzeImmobilien· 2025

Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Immobilien Category

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The Design

About Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex

Selectum Babil ass e Wunnkomplex, deen no engem Fënnef-Stäre-Hotelkonzept an engem Tourismusquartier vun Antalya entworf gouf. D'Entwécklung kombinéiert Wunneenheeten, kommerziell Beräicher an gemeinsam sozial Infrastrukturen. Zwee Bloc enthalen 97 Eenheeten am Bloc A a 84 Eenheeten am Bloc B, mat enger Deckenhéicht vun 3,30 m. Den architektonesche Approche léisst sech vun den Hänggäert vu Babylon inspiréieren, andeem Bepflanzung op den Terrasseniveaue placéiert gëtt. Zu de gemeinsame Servicer gehéieren Indoor- an Outdoor-Schwämmen, e Spa, e Restaurant, e Fitnessraum an eng Bar. D'Besëtzer bezuelen eng gemeinsam Tax fir Zougang zu den Hotelservicer ze kréien.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Selectum Babil Wunnkomplex erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

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