Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award in Viesmīlības, atpūtas, ceļojumu un tūrisma dizains Competition Category.

DzelzsViesmīlība· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Viesmīlība Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms

Kaleici Courtyard ir viesnīcas iekšpagalms, kas atrodas blakus Hadriāna vārtiem Antālijā, Turcijā. Iekšpagalms aizņem aptuveni 800 kvadrātmetrus un kalpo kā sociāla un klimatiska telpa. Arkveida ailas, modulāra pergola aptuveni 150 kvadrātmetru platībā un centrālais ūdens elements aptuveni 40 kvadrātmetru platībā virza kustību un nodrošina ēnu. Sešstūrains dabīgā akmens grīdas segums, baltas minerālā apmetuma virsmas un melnas kaltas metāla margas atsauc atmiņā vēsturiskās proporcijas. Apstādījumu zonas un pasīvā noēnošana mīkstina klimatu un veicina pulcēšanos.

The Recognition

About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Kaleici Courtyard Viesnīcas iekšpagalms tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.

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