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Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo by Nilgun Kucukbicak
Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo by Nilgun Kucukbicak
Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo by Nilgun Kucukbicak
Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo by Nilgun Kucukbicak
Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo by Nilgun Kucukbicak

Ferro Ospitalità · 2026

Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo

by Nilgun Kucukbicak

  • A' Design Award di Ferro 2026 in Ospitalità
  • CLIENT: Motto Mimarlik
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 6,603
  • Verification code 66D638D215 · Verify this award
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About Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo

Kaleici Courtyard è il cortile di un hotel situato accanto alla Porta di Adriano ad Antalya, in Turchia. Il cortile si estende su circa 800 metri quadrati e funge da spazio sociale e climatico. Aperture ad arco, una pergola modulare di circa 150 metri quadrati e uno specchio d'acqua centrale di circa 40 metri quadrati guidano i percorsi e offrono ombra. La pavimentazione esagonale in pietra naturale, le superfici in intonaco minerale bianco e le ringhiere in metallo forgiato nero richiamano le proporzioni storiche. Le zone di piantumazione e l'ombreggiamento passivo mitigano il clima e favoriscono l'incontro.

About the A' Design Award di Ferro

Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Ferro, un riconoscimento prestigioso conferito a buoni design che soddisfano i requisiti professionali e industriali attesi da creazioni ben progettate. I vincitori di Ferro dimostrano la grande abilità, l'elevata specializzazione, la comprensione esperta e la capacità creativa dei loro creatori. Ci si aspetta che Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo sia una creazione molto apprezzata, ammirata e amata, pratica e innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Ferro integra le migliori pratiche del settore e ha caratteristiche tecniche competenti legate a know-how e talento. Kaleici Courtyard Cortile d'albergo è rispettato per la sua accuratezza ed è progettato per offrire miglioramenti della qualità della vita che aiutano a rendere il mondo un posto migliore.

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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.

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