Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture

Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìgbéró Ilẹ̀ àti Ọgbà Competition Category.

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Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò

by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture

Client: AHAN Architecture

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Àpẹẹrẹ Ilẹ̀ Category

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The Design

About Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò

Terra Urla jẹ́ ilẹ̀-àyíká ọgbà ilé-èrò tí ó wà ní Urla, Izmir. Ìṣàpẹẹrẹ náà da àṣà ìkọ́lé ìbílẹ̀ àtijọ́ pọ̀ mọ́ ìdúróṣinṣin ayé òde òní. Àwọn òkúta tí a rí gbà láti ibi iṣẹ́ náà ni a to jọ pẹ̀lú ọ̀nà ìtòlẹ́sẹẹsẹ gbígbẹ láti dá àwọn ojú-ilẹ̀ tí afẹ́fẹ́ lè gba kọjá tí ó sì ń ṣe àtìlẹ́yìn fún oríṣiríṣi ohun alààyè. Gbígbin ohun ọ̀gbìn dá lórí àwọn ewéko ìbílẹ̀ àdúgbò, pẹ̀lú Olea europaea, Pistacia lentiscus àti Laurus nobilis, àti àwọn irúgbìn olóòórùn dídùn tí ó lè fara da ọ̀dá ní àwọn ìpele ìsàlẹ̀. Ìbomirin ọlọ́gbọ́n àti xeriscaping ń fojú sun ìfipamọ́ omi tí ó tó ìdá àádọ́ta nínú ọgọ́rùn-ún. Ilé oúnjẹ, spa, àwọn ọgbà ìmọ̀lára, àwọn ọ̀nà ìrìn àti pèpéle àkíyèsí ọgbà àjàrà ni ó ṣe ọ̀nà ìrìnàjò àwọn àlejò.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Terra Urla Ilẹ̀-àyíká Ọgbà Ilé-èrò ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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