Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн хотелијерства, рекреације, путовања и туризма Competition Category.

ГвозденаХотелијерство· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Хотелијерство Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište

Kaleici Courtyard je hotelsko dvorište koje se nalazi pored Hadrijanove kapije u Antaliji, u Turskoj. Dvorište zauzima oko 800 kvadratnih metara i služi kao društveni i klimatski prostor. Lučni otvori, modularna pergola od oko 150 kvadratnih metara i centralni vodeni element od oko 40 kvadratnih metara usmeravaju kretanje i pružaju hlad. Šestougaoni pod od prirodnog kamena, površine od belog mineralnog maltera i ograde od crnog kovanog metala podsećaju na istorijske proporcije. Zone sa zelenilom i pasivno zasenčenje ublažavaju klimu i podstiču okupljanje.

The Recognition

About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award

Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, Kaleici Courtyard Hotelsko dvorište заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.

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