Designed by GAD Architecture, The city?s trademark is Porsuk River and sepiolite; which the city is quite rich with. Eskisehir has a rich, layered historical background thanks to its multiple former governments; including big civilizations such as Hittites, Phrygia, Alexandria, Rome, Byzantium, Anatolia Seljuk, and Ottoman Empire. The especially Odunpazari region has a great tourism potential with its untouched historical texture.
Photography: Altkat Architectural Photography
The project was highly influenced and inspired by Eskisehir?s thermal water resources. For years, the locals have believed that the hot water had healing features and it would improve the health of anyone who rested in the water for a while; which ultimately called for an increase in the attention the local and foreigner visitors paid in the region. This rapid increase in tourism potential pointed to a need for a luxurious accommodation for both Turkish and foreign tourists. Photography: Altkat Architectural Photography
The project is a modern interpretation of Odunpazari?s vernacular architecture and existing historical texture. The site plan is formed after a careful consideration of the existing trees? positions in order to minimize the damage to the site. The complex includes a spa and wellness center in the middle and accommodation units on the perimeter. There is also a hotel, a wedding venue, and guest bungalows located in a hillside pine forest. The project site makes a perfect thermal spa loca...