Terra Urla Meralo ya Naha ya Serapa sa Hotele by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Kantle le Serapa Competition Category.
BoronseMoralo wa Sebaka· 2026
Terra Urla Meralo ya Naha ya Serapa sa Hotele
by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture
Client: AHAN Architecture
Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Moralo wa Sebaka Category
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About Terra Urla Meralo ya Naha ya Serapa sa Hotele
Terra Urla ke meralo ya naha ya serapa sa hotele e fumanehang Urla, Izmir. Moralo ona o kopanya mekgwa ya kgale ya lehae ya kaho le boitshwaro bo tsitsitseng ba mehleng ena. Majwe a nkilweng setsheng a bokellwa ka mekgwa ya ho pehakanya ntle le seretse ho theha bokantle bo hemang bo tshehetsang mefuta e fapaneng ya dimela le diphoofolo. Ho lengwa ho itshetlehile hodima dimela tsa tlhaho tsa sebaka seo, ho kenyeletswa Olea europaea, Pistacia lentiscus le Laurus nobilis, mmoho le mefuta e nkgang hamonate e mamellang komello dikarolong tse tlase. Nosetso e bohlale le temo e sebedisang metsi a manyane di lebisitswe ho bolokeng metsi ka diperesente tse mashome a mahlano. Restorante, spa, dirapa tsa maikutlo, ditsela tsa ho tsamaya le sethala sa ho shebella tshimo ya morara di theha tsela ya baeti.
The Recognition
About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award
Terra Urla Meralo ya Naha ya Serapa sa Hotele ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Terra Urla Meralo ya Naha ya Serapa sa Hotele e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Terra Urla Meralo ya Naha ya Serapa sa Hotele e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Designed by Ahan, The Key Urla Hotel landscape is a self sustaining ecosystem blending ancient essence with sustainability. Its uniqueness lies in the integration of traditional dry-stack techniques with leed standards. utilizing indigenous flora and smart irrigation, it maximizes water efficiency. The design’s strength is its ecological integrity; by using local materials, it creates a refined environment that preserves heritage for future generations.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The planting strategy by Ahan architecture presents an ecosystem based on urlas flora. Technically, the project centers ancient species such as Olea europaea, Pistacia lentiscus, and Laurus nobilis. By using drought-tolerant aromatics in lower layers, it targets 50% water savings via smart irrigation. ın metric-ıso standards, full compliance with leed criteria is achieved through local material use and habitat restoration, technically optimizing the ecological cycle.
- Tags
- Sustainability, Ancient Techniques, Endemic Flora, Leed Certification, Water Conservation, Dry-Stack Stonework, Regenerative Design
- Production Technology
- In this project by Ahan architecture, construction is based on the principle of "locality." By processing site-sourced stones with traditional dry-stack methods, the firm designed breathable surfaces that support biodiversity. Industrial materials were limited by opting for regional natural stones and micro-aggregate finishes. This methodology ensures that the project exhibits not only aesthetic appeal but also a structural integrity strictly compliant with leed criteria.
- Design Challenge
- For Ahan architecture, the primary challenge was technically reconciling ancient construction techniques with modern leed sustainability criteria. Internal factors involved establishing an aesthetic language that met social expectations while preserving urla’s historical fabric. External factors included navigating rigid local regulations and limited access to specialized artisanal knowledge. These hurdles were overcome by hybridizing technology with local craftsmanship, ensuring design authenticity was preserved within the constraints of production possibilities.
- Research
- Ahan architecture conducted qualitative research on local textures and leed v4.1 water efficiency & sustainable sites criteria. The objective was to merge ancient techniques with integrated design parameters. Using site analysis methodology, flora and edaphic data were collected. Experiments on endemic plants proved that dry-stack techniques increased biodiversity by 30% and reduced potable water demand by over 50%. These insights offer regenerative models for the industry and design field.
- Inspiration
- Ahan Architecture draws inspiration from the dialogue between Urla’s history and ecological resilience. The goal was to move from decorative landscaping toward a functional ecosystem. By bridging traditional dry-stack techniques with modern standards, the firm focuses on "genius loci". Utilizing xeriscaping and endemic flora ensures minimal water consumption. Through strategic water management, the practice translates the region's ancient legacy into a sustainable, contemporary sanctuary.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Urla/ızmir in March 2022 and was completed in October 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The experience flow by Ahan architecture transforms the guest into an active part of the site. One starts at the restaurant, blending with the landscape via local flavors, then moves to the spa for the serenity of water and stone. Positioned as the heart of the experience, sensory gardens offer direct contact with flora to calm the mind, while walking paths turn footsteps into discovery. Yoga and picnic areas provide spiritual balance, and the journey culminates at the vineyard observation deck with a view of Urla heritage.
- Team Members
- Architect: Han Tümertekin
Lighting designer: Emre Unlü
Landscape Architect: Harun Kırlıoğlu
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