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Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן by Hilal Ustun Caner

Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן by Hilal Ustun Caner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award אין זילבער in גאַסטפֿרײַנדלעכקייט, רעקרעאַציע, רײַזע און טוריזם דיזײַן Competition Category.


זילבערגאַסטפֿרײַנדלעכקייט· 2025

Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן

by Hilal Ustun Caner

Client: Hilal Ustun Caner

A' Design Award אין זילבער Winner in גאַסטפֿרײַנדלעכקייט Category

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The Design

About Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן

דער דיזיין פֿאַרבינדט נאָטלעז פֿאַרגאַנגענהייט און געגנוואַרט, אויפֿהיטנדיק היסטאָרישע עלעמענטן בעת אריינפֿירנדיק מאָדערנע פֿונקציאָנאַליטעט. ער רעספּעקטירט אָריגינעלע אַרכיטעקטור בעת אינטעגרירנדיק היינטצייטיקע באַדערפֿענישן. פּונקטלעכע האַנטווערק, טראַכטנדיקע מאַטעריאַלן, און אַן אינטואיטיווער לייאַוט באַטאָנען קאָמפֿאָרט און עסטעטישע האַרמאָניע. אינערלעכע שפּיגלען אָפּ נעאָ־קלאַסישע עלעגאַנץ, מאָדערנע דאָרפֿישע וואַרעמקייט, און סקאַנדינאַווישע פּשיטות, מיט האַנט־געמאַכטע מעבל און נאַטירלעכע מאַטעריאַלן וואָס פֿאַרשטאַרקן טאַקטילע טיפֿקייט. דער צוגאַנג שאַפֿט אַ צייַטלאָזן, פּראַקטישן, און עלעגאַנטן פּלאַץ וואָס כּבֿדט ירושה דורך פֿיינעם דיזיין.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award אין זילבער

Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן איז אַ געווינער פֿון דעם A' Design Award אין זילבער, אַן אויסערגעוויינלעך פּרעסטיזשע אָנערקענונג וואָס ווערט געגעבן צו שיינע, דערהויבענע און איבערצײַגנדיקע שפּיץ-דיזײַנס. זילבער-געווינער זענען העכסט בריליאַנטע און זייער קרעאַטיווע ווערק וואָס ילוסטרירן די אויסגעצייכנטע מומחיות, טאַלאַנט און שאַרפֿזיניקייט פֿון זייערע דיזײַנערס. פֿון Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן ווערט דערוואַרט אַז עס איז אַ וווּנדערלעך, מוסטערהאַפֿט ווערק וואָס איז אויפֿפֿאַלנדיק פּראָפֿעסיאָנעל און טיף אינאָוואַטיוו. דער דאָזיקער געווינענדיקער דיזײַן פֿון A' Design Award אין זילבער איז אַ זייער אויפֿפֿאַלנדיקע, באַוווּנדערטע דערפֿינדונג וואָס ברענגט נוצן און שטופּט פֿאָרויס די גרענעצן פֿון קונסט, וויסנשאַפֿט, דיזײַן און טעכנאָלאָגיע. Belmondo Suites בלייבן און געניסן איז אַ באַשאַפֿונג וואָס מען מקנא זײַן זי ברייט, וואָס וועקט תּאוות, ברענגט פּאָזיטיווע געפֿילן און וועקט חידוש און פֿאַרוווּנדערונג.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This design seamlessly blends the past and present, preserving historical elements while introducing modern functionality.Its unique strength lies in its ability to respect the original architecture while integrating contemporary needs.Key features include meticulous craftsmanship, thoughtful material choices and an intuitive layout that emphasizes comfort and aesthetic harmony.This approach creates a timeless, elegant space that honors heritage, distinguishing it from conventional design.
Dimensions & Packaging
The project encompasses four historic mansions, transformed into a boutique hotel with 30 uniquely designed rooms, two restaurants, a wine house, and a patisserie.The first phase, completed in October 2024, introduced 16 rooms within two mansions and the Belforno Italian Restaurant.This design harmoniously merges historical authenticity with contemporary luxury, preserving original architectural elements while integrating modern comforts.
Tags
Adaptive reuse, Traditional Turkish house, Boutique hotel design, Heritage preservation, Contemporary reinterpretation, Spatial memory, Unique design and bold contrasts, Eclectic material palette, Cultural storytelling, Immersive spatial experience
Production Technology
My design approach was rooted in a deep analysis of the historical layers, using a palimpsest methodology to preserve and reinterpret existing elements. I employed meticulous restoration techniques, retaining original wooden floors, slatted ceilings and stone walls while integrating handcrafted furniture and bespoke materials.The balance of traditional craftsmanship with modern production technologies, such as precision joinery and custom ceramic work, ensured authenticity and refinement.
Design Challenge
The core challenge lay in merging historical preservation with modern functionality. Adapting the building's heritage for contemporary hospitality required thorough research and innovative solutions. Structural limitations, legal regulations, and the creation of unique materials and spatial layouts that reflected the character of each area were key. This approach honored the spirit of each space, seamlessly bridging historical heritage with modern functionality, connecting the past and present with precision.
Research
We leveraged qualitative research methodology through site analysis,historical archives of traditional Turkish houses in Kaleici and interviews with past residents of the mansions.The objective is to strengthen cultural heritage,enriche hospitality experiences and set a model for sustainable,history-conscious design.Tools included sketches,3D modeling and material sampling.Insights revealed how layered histories shape spatial memory.
Inspiration
My inspiration stemmed from the multi-layered history of Kaleici, where diverse cultures have shaped its architectural fabric over centuries. Rather than imposing a singular design language, I embraced the palimpsest nature of these spaces, preserving their memory while seamlessly integrating contemporary elements.The balance of past and present guided my approach, creating an experiential dialogue between history, craftsmanship and modern elegance.
Project Duration
The project commenced in December 2022, with on-site construction work initiated in April 2023. The first phase, comprising 16 rooms within two historic mansions and an Italian restaurant, was completed in October 2024 and opened for operation in November 2024.
Operation Flow
The adaptive reuse of historical mansions in Kaleici into boutique hotel and restaurants creates a center of social life, serves as a shared space where guests can experience both hospitality and gastronomy in a setting reminiscent of the past.The continuity between open, semi-open and enclosed spaces allows visitors to engage with the historical structure in a warm atmosphere. All rooms is uniquely designed with handcrafted elements, respecting the original layout while ensuring modern comfort.
Image Credits
Main Image Credits : Semih Tiryaki Photography, 2024
Optional Image #1 / Credits : Osman Ozcan Photography, 2024
Optional Image #2 / Credits: Osman Ozcan Photography, 2024
Optional Image #3 / Credits : Osman Ozcan Photography, 2024
Optional Image #4 / Credits : Osman Ozcan Photography, 2024
Video Credits: Osman Ozcan, 2025
All images and videos presented in this project were created by Osman Ozcan and all publication rights belong to Hilal Ustun Caner.

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