The global reference for hospitality.
KUUM Hotel's waterfront beach operation is defined by sun decks and a close relationship to Türkbükü's sheltered bay. It represents Bodrum's platform-based beach typology, where swimming access and social space take precedence over a broad sandy shoreline.
The Story
Origin
The beach and waterfront leisure component of KUUM Hotel & Spa.
Philosophy
Make the water's edge the principal shared social space of the hotel.
Why Important
A useful design reference for creating a beach club on a shoreline where a large natural beach is not the defining asset.
Differentiation
Its deck-led arrangement expresses a particularly recognisable Türkbükü approach to beach hospitality.
Guest Experience
Sunbathing, swimming and beach service in a hotel setting, with access conditions varying seasonally.
Design Philosophy
Use waterfront platforms to provide lounging and direct swimming access along the bay.
Design & Architecture
Furniture
Loungers and parasols arranged across waterfront decks.
Materials
Timber decking and outdoor upholstery.
Architecture
Low-rise hotel accommodation associated with waterfront leisure platforms.
Design Language
Contemporary resort design with a deck-led waterfront.
Interior Design
Outdoor lounging organised around direct contact with the bay.
