Mi Costa Hotel and Residences

The brief of the project was to design a residence complex that sees the shoreline without interruption while also taking advantage of the climate. Each room in Mi Costa Residences is designed to see the sea coast uninterruptedly. The projects is made up of two settlements; the lower structures closer to the sea which also block the wind and another higher structure.The duplex residences closer to the sea have two usable facades that also have exterior deck space. At the lower level they have bright and spacious interior gardens with southern exposure. The hot and windy climate determined the orientation of the project as active solar orientation lies directly behind. Large garden and terrace areas were formed for extensive use of open space. Sky and horizon seeks to meet these areas and get more sunlight into the courtyard. The structure is moved two meters to the south direction on each floor. This movement was designed to create advantageous and effective shading area.

The units have inner and outer spaces to use according to different weather conditions. In addition to being in a seafront location, courtyard sheltered areas were designed to prevent residences from north winds. The courtyard creates a central space for users to meet up and disperse. It enables access to interior spaces like the entrance lobby, social center, restaurant and spa areas as well as exterior spaces like the swimming pool and thermal pool areas. There are two entrances to the project. The central area is being accessed by the main entrance lounge. The other entrance is on the north side on a higher grade.

Emphasis was placed on the use of passive climatic data. Orientation of the project creates shadows by using the sun s angle of incidence. The double facades of the units contribute to the interior space ventilation. During the winter, thermal energy is provided by geothermal water. Fire water tanks and pool water is obtained by the method of reverse osmosis. Wind turbines commonly used in Çe?me also contribute to the electric power used in this complex. GFRC high performance glass has been used at the facades. Site Area: 7.350 m²