Das Apres Hōtēra by Eser Arslanbay is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Manaakitanga, Hākinakina, Haerenga me te Tāpoi Competition Category.

RinoManaakitanga· 2026

Das Apres Hōtēra

by Eser Arslanbay

Client: ALB Mimarlik

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Manaakitanga Category

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The Design

About Das Apres Hōtēra

He hōtēra iti a Das Apres i hoahoatia mō tētahi wāhi retireti hukarere i te maunga. Ka whakakotahi te hōtēra i ngā wāhi tūmatanui mō te whakamahinga ā-rā me ngā nohoanga tūmataiti mō ngā manuhiri. Ka whakamahia i ngā rūma o roto te papa wōnati, te kōhatu māori kua orohia, me ngā kākahu boucle, ka honoa ki ngā tohu kakama i whakaawetia e te Pop Art. E rua ngā tomokanga motuhake hei wehe i ngā manuhiri ā-rā mai i ngā manuhiri o te hōtēra, ā, kei roto i te rūma tomokanga tūmatanui he rūma retireti me te ara tika ki ngā pari retireti. Ko ngā matapihi karaehe-toru me te uhi kōhatu i kohia mai i te rohe e tautoko ana i te mahana o roto i ngā hōtoke taikaha. Mā te hoahoanga o te whare e noho marino ai ngā wāhi manuhiri, me te tuku i ngā wāhi tiritahi kia hihiri tonu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Das Apres Hōtēra te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Das Apres Hōtēra he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Das Apres Hōtēra mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Das Apres blends alpine luxury with Pop Art energy. This 27 room "Mountain Pop" sanctuary features dual entrances, separating daily ski center traffic from hotel guests for seamless flow. Raw textures walnut, stone, and boucle pair with bold accents and modern irony. Merging high end tranquility with a playful soul, it offers a sophisticated, dual use destination that breaks the mold, creating an energetic yet serene retreat that functions as both a boutique hotel and a public hub.
Dimensions & Packaging: Accommodation Area: 1900 sqm
Lobby: 600 sqm
Spa: 320 sqm
Ski Room: 250 sqm
Restaurant: 375 sqm
Tags: Ski Resort, Apres Ski, Ski, Luxury, Hospitality,
Production Technology: The exterior integrates locally sourced stone cladding and recycled plastic composites with high UV resistance. Triple-glazed low-E units optimize thermal insulation. Interior realization features a contrast of walnut veneer and honed natural stone for thermal mass, paired with high rub count boucle fabrics for acoustic comfort. The assembly focuses on a sustainable, low impact footprint, blending rugged alpine textures with precise, vibrant Pop Art inspired material finishes.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was harmonizing two distinct user flows vibrant daily skiers and private hotel guests within a compact 30 room structure. Separating public access from luxury suites while maintaining thermal efficiency in extreme winter conditions was critical. Additionally, integrating Pop Art aesthetics into a serene alpine landscape required a delicate balance. We used natural walnut and stone as a grounding base to allow bold artistic elements to coexist with the mountain's raw tranquility.
Research: Research explores dual use hospitality in extreme climates, balancing high traffic day use with the seclusion of a boutique hotel. Through flow simulations, the study decouples guest types for operational efficiency. It investigated material selections that synergize the mountain hotel identity with the vibrant aesthetics of the Pop Art movement. Results prove that day use functionality and luxury tranquility coexist through intelligent spatial zoning and expressive, tactile palettes.
Inspiration: Das Apres finds its inspiration in the seamless fusion of mountain lodge traditions and contemporary luxury. Our mission is to redefine the "apres-ski" culture by blending the raw, volcanic textures of Mount Erciyes with sophisticated, modern comfort.

Inspired by the dynamic energy of the slopes and the serenity of snow-capped peaks, the design aims to offer an immersive winter experience.
Project Duration: The project consists of eighteen uniquely designed standard rooms, four suites, and five chalet units. The program includes a 320 sqm spa facility, two restaurants, clearly separated day use and accommodation areas, a designated smoking lounge, a lobby, and a contemporary ski room.

Phase I, completed in 2022, comprised the construction and commissioning of the chalet units, restaurant, and ski room. Phase II is planned for completion in 2027 and will complete the remaining program components.
Operation Flow: Das Apres optimizes flow via a dual circulation system. To ensure comfort during harsh winters, two distinct entrances separate day-trip skiers from the 30 room boutique hotel guests. The public lobby houses an integrated ski room, providing immediate and direct access to the slopes. This separation eliminates congestion and preserves a tranquil hotel atmosphere. This layout ensures that high-energy mountain activity and serene luxury hospitality coexist harmoniously through a frictionless user journey.
Team Members: Mertcan Onder Architect, Ece Nur Bildi Interior Designer