Ritz-Carlton, Yal?kavak Resort, Bodrum Architecture, Aegean Sea Residences, Turkish Development Images
Ritz-Carlton Residences in Bodrum
2 Jul 2021
Location: Bodrum, south west Turkey
Design: SAOTA

Ritz-Carlton Residences
Designed by South African architecture studio SAOTA and developed by Aksoy Holding of Turkey, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bodrum is the first stand-alone branded residences for Marriott International in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Set on a 126,000 sqm private peninsula, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bodrum is in Yal?kavak, a coastal resort town of Bodrum surrounded by the Aegean Sea.

The 74 private villas in three types with ten different options include open floor plans ranging from two to five bedrooms with a private heated swimming pool, a landscaped garden, cabana and sun terraces, a pond at the entrance, a laundry room and an advanced technical room for each.
The overall aesthetic is a contemporary interpretation of traditional vernacular. Designed to align with the architectural and environmental characteristics of Bodrum, the development blends with its surrounding contexts using locally sourced material, stone from the site and indigenous landscaping. Rather than expressing the forms as visually dominant white cubes in the landscape, the buildings? masses are articulated by materials to break down the visual impact of the overall form. The design comprises strong rectilinear forms, carefully proportioned to create an overall h...