Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture Receives Special Mention Award from Architizer A+Awards.
Following the iF Design Award received for the Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş project, Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture has also been awarded a “Special Mention” in the “Hotels and Resorts” category at the Architizer A+Awards for the same project.
With over 25 years of experience and accreditation with international hotel chains, Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture has undertaken hospitality projects in various destinations around the world. The firm has earned a “Special Mention” award in the “Hotels and Resorts” category at the Architizer A+Awards for its Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş project.
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The Architizer A+Awards jury recognized notable achievements among submissions from over 70 countries this year, awarding some entries a “Special Mention” in addition to selecting finalists and winners. The Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş project, designed by Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture, was one of the projects honored with a “Special Mention” award by the jury.
Successive Achievements in the World’s Most Prestigious Architecture Awards…
The Architizer A+Awards recognition is not the first recent success for Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture, led by Interior Designer Yeşim Kozanlı, with the Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş project. On Monday, April 29, at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin, Yeşim Kozanlı received the iF Design Award in the “Hospitality Interiors” category for the Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş project during a gala attended by approximately 2,000 guests from 42 different countries.
The 2024 edition of the prestigious iF Design Award, based in Germany and honoring the world’s best design, architecture, and interior design products since 1953, evaluated 10,800 entries from 72 countries.
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Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş Integrates with the Spirit of Kaş
The Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş project, located in the Kaş district of Antalya, known for its natural beauty and historical heritage, draws its design inspiration from the region’s topographic structure and cultural context. Structural elements such as natural stone facades, traditional roof tiles, handcrafted special ceramic surfaces, and wooden joinery used in traditional buildings were modernized and functionally incorporated into the project. The walls were covered with traditional “village plaster” techniques, which have been brought to life with knowledge passed down through generations. This plaster not only aesthetically reflects the essence of Kaş but also provides natural insulation. Earth tones support this naturalness by adding warmth to the rooms, and the blend of these tones with modern design creates a tranquil atmosphere. Glass facades and sliding panels that allow easy transition between indoor and outdoor spaces bring the peaceful rhythm of nature into the interiors. The Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş operates on sustainability principles: waste management, energy savings, and water conservation practices are adopted to protect the natural beauty of Kaş and minimize environmental impact.
The Radisson BLU Hotel Kaş, with its architecture respectful of the region it is in, is not just a hotel but a space where guests can feel and experience the spirit, history, and nature of Kaş. Designed to offer guests not only the chance to explore the unique beauty of Kaş but also to touch the city’s story and become one with it, the hotel embodies the idea of “I am new but I belong here,” reflecting respect for Kaş’s history, culture, and natural richness in every aspect.
