Client: Renaissance | Location: Bodrum, Turkey | Program: Hotel, Waterfront Villas, Social Center, Entertainment | Site Area: 8,765 square meters | Building Area: 7,615 square meters
Set along the Aegean Sea, Bodrum Resort Hotel slopes between the mountains and the water’s edge. Its three districts, each with its own character and activity, are linked by meandering pathways, landscaped terraces, and lively courtyards. Stepping downward from the mountains to the sea the hotel gives way to waterfront villas, which in turn open onto a range of leisure activities at the water’s edge.
The hotel is comprised of four connected forms that cascade down the natural topography, maximizing sea views and reducing the overall massing. Below, three villa designs cater to a variety of guests. Near the shore, a restaurant, beach bar, and night club entertain guests into the evening, while the pool, spa, and pier provide daytime activities. These amenities terrace down towards the ocean, preserving the views of the villas above and giving Bodrum its stepped form.
*Completed as a Project Designer with 5+Design.