Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀 by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture

Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀 by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 園境設計 Competition Category.

銅園境設計· 2026

Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀

by Harun Kırlıoglu - Ahan Architecture

Client: AHAN Architecture

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 園境設計 Category

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The Design

About Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀

Terra Urla係一個位於伊茲密爾烏爾拉嘅酒店花園景觀。設計將當地古老建築傳統同當代可持續理念融為一體。就地取材嘅石材以乾砌工法砌成,形成透氣嘅表面,有助支持生物多樣性。植栽以本土特有植物為主,包括油橄欖(Olea europaea)、乳香黃連木(Pistacia lentiscus)同月桂(Laurus nobilis),下層則種植耐旱嘅芳香植物。智能灌溉系統同旱地園藝設計目標係節省五成用水。餐廳、水療中心、感官花園、步行小徑同葡萄園觀景台構成整個訪客遊覽路線。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Terra Urla 酒店花園景觀出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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