Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel by Nilgun Kucukbicak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Hospitality, Libangan, Paglalakbay at Turismo Competition Category.

BakalHospitality· 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Client: Motto Mimarlik

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Hospitality Category

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The Design

About Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel

Ang Kaleici Courtyard ay isang patyo ng hotel na matatagpuan sa tabi ng Hadrian Gate sa Antalya, Turkey. Sumasaklaw ang patyo ng humigit-kumulang 800 metro kwadrado at nagsisilbing espasyong panlipunan at pangklima. Ang mga arkong bukasan, isang modular na pergola na humigit-kumulang 150 metro kwadrado, at isang sentral na water feature na humigit-kumulang 40 metro kwadrado ang gumagabay sa paggalaw at nagbibigay ng lilim. Ang heksagonal na natural na batong sahig, mga puting mineral plaster na ibabaw, at mga itim na pinandayang metal na barandilya ay nagpapaalala sa mga makasaysayang proporsyon. Ang mga lugar ng pananim at passive shading ay nagpapalamig sa klima at sumusuporta sa pagtitipon.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Kaleici Courtyard Patyo ng Hotel ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

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