LEITMOTIV’24 / İclal Yeter
Leitmotiv’24 brings a new vision to the history of Sinasos with its unique settlement plan. The project, where historical traces of the past are combined with today’s technology, offers pleasant experiential spaces to its users. The terminological meaning of the word leitmotiv in music – a repetitive melody that accompanies the re-emergence of an idea, person or situation – also directs spatial analyzes by keeping up with the principle of revitalizing culture in the concept. Although the first community that comes to mind when considering the culture of Sinasos is the Greeks, this project is also aimed at the Turks who lived there simultaneously. Based on this, research shows that one of the 12 neighborhoods that existed in the past was a common living space for Turks and Greeks, which paved the way for the emergence of the concept. The project is positioned at the point where the neighborhood identified as Mezgit neighborhood meets the old water axes of Sinasos. Accommodation areas, recording studios, conference area, business offices, coffee bars, patisserie areas, meeting hall, main restaurant, lobby, underground parking lot and music-spa wellness area are defined as the main spaces of the project. In addition, the landscape design resolved on the lobby floor, five different water sources that existed in Sinasos, were reinterpreted in the Leitmotiv’24 project and guided the landscaping. The landscape design, which gives the feeling of a semi-open space with the raised first floor, was designed to give its users a sense of belonging. The design, which aims to capture a whole with hard ground, soft ground and all other solutions, welcomes users in Mezgit neighborhood, Mesochori neighborhood and Loulas neighborhood, with their old names that played an important role in revealing the concept at the end points of the waterways.
The site plan of the project represents a harmonious integration of architecture with the unique hydrogeography and cultural heritage of Sinasos, specifically along the Dergos-Beydere axis. The design adopts an organic, irregular layout inspired by Sinasos’ historical neighborhood patterns and sloped topography, ensuring minimal disruption to the natural landscape while maintaining functionality and accessibility. The project is divided into several zones interconnected by pathways aligned with the area’s historical water sources. These zones include eco-tourism accommodations, communal spaces, experiential areas, and service facilities. The circulation system mimics the flow of water and human activity, creating a dynamic yet cohesive spatial arrangement.
Accommodation Units (7 Types):
Positioned strategically on the site’s slopes, these units offer panoramic views of the surrounding terrain and access to semi-private terraces. Their placement ensures privacy while maintaining proximity to shared spaces.
Experiential Areas (E&E Spaces):
These include a music spa, recording studios, and performance spaces, celebrating the musical and cultural heritage of Sinasos. They are located near the site’s central pathways for easy accessibility.
Public Amenities:
A main restaurant, coffee bar, patisserie, and meeting rooms form the core of the communal zones, facilitating interaction among visitors and locals. These amenities are centered around open courtyards to enhance the spatial quality.
Landscaped Terraces and Pathways:
The terraced landscape follows the natural slope of the site, with pathways connecting all major zones. Indigenous vegetation enhances biodiversity, and the materials used in pathways ensure permeability for stormwater management.
Service Facilities:
Car parks, laundry, and administrative offices are discreetly positioned near the site’s edges, ensuring smooth operations without intruding on the guest experience.
Hydrogeographic Nodes:
Five stops along the site’s pathways represent historical water sources, serving as gathering points and landmarks within the design. These nodes combine functional and symbolic significance, reinforcing the area’s identity.
