Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Ospitalità, Rikreazzjoni, Vjaġġar u Turiżmu Competition Category.

ĦadidOspitalità· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Ospitalità Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda

Kaleici Courtyard hija bitħa ta' lukanda li tinsab ħdejn il-Bieb ta' Adrijanu f'Antalya, it-Turkija. Il-bitħa tkopri madwar 800 metru kwadru u sservi bħala spazju soċjali u klimatiku. Fetħiet arkwati, pergola modulari ta' madwar 150 metru kwadru, u element ċentrali tal-ilma ta' madwar 40 metru kwadru jiggwidaw il-moviment u jipprovdu d-dell. Paviment tal-ġebel naturali eżagonali, uċuħ ta' kisi minerali abjad, u poġġamani tal-metall maħdum iswed ifakkru l-proporzjonijiet storiċi. Żoni ta' tħawwil u dellijiet passivi jtaffu l-klima u jiffavorixxu l-laqgħat soċjali.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Kaleici Courtyard Bitħa tal-Lukanda huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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