d+a | Issue 116 • Jun/July 2020

61 OPPOSITE. Left exposed, the structural steel supports give the hotel a contemporary, industrial feel, a stark contrast to the ancient world it floats over. / 6. Walkways and bridges connect the rooms to the main circulation of the building, flanked by glass panels that offer views down to the archaeological site. disturbances to the archaeological park. To that end, the hotel rooms were prefabricated off-site and then assembled and stacked carefully. The public spaces such as the ballroom, lounge area and restaurant, were also constructed in a similar manner. Walkways and bridges connect the rooms to the main circulation of the building, but still respect the treasures beneath. The result is a semi-open space that circles and meanders over the excavation site. This “inner world” is further enhanced by terraces and gardens, all of which maintain visual contact with the archaeological park. EAA designed the canopy roof that acts as both a marker for the historical site, as THE MUSEUM HOTEL ANTAKYA LOCATION Antakya, Turkey / COMPLETION 2019 / TOTAL BUILDING AREA 365,972.95ft 2 / OWNER ASF Hotel & Tourism / ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN Emre Arolat Architecture / LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT DS Architecture / LIGHTING CONSULTANT Studio Lighting Design / FIRE CONSULTANT Mustafa Ozgunler & Karina Design Services / WIND LOAD CONSULTANT Alkazar Engineering & Consultancy / FAÇADE CONSULTANT Axis Façade Istanbul / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Nodus Engineering / MECHANICAL ENGINEER Termomek Eng & Besa Mech. Engineering well as a platform that houses rooftop public spaces such as the hotel’s ballroom, meeting rooms, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. This roof/platform is inspired by the local tradition of roof terraces, and also offers vista points that look out to the neighbouring city and the nearby St. Pierre Hill. Slits on the platform act as skylights for the archaeological site below, and present a beautiful visual connection between modern luxury and historical discovery. EAA must be commended for the concerted effort it took to pay tribute to the site, while also successfully integrating a thoughtfully-designed hotel over it for guests to experience first-hand the wonders of ancient Antioch 2,300 years later. 6