Wow! We just received the presentation package on Belek Golf Club from the Owners in Turkey. Mind blowing quality! A red, silk covered book and a DVD. Should be irresistible as I have seen nothing finer, anytime, any place.
Belek Golf Club would not be complete without the services and amenities of The Spa. The styling on this part of the resort is a little different from the rest, creating a place to get away from everything and relax in complete comfort.
The Spa takes advantage of a “U” shape which creates a relaxing outdoor courtyard garden. The “open” end provides access to the pool areas.
The Spa contains various pool locations, exercise facilities, and an outdoor Grill Restaurant.
There is also a professionally staffed Golf Academy and Driving Range adjacent to the Spa.
Within the Spa, there is a traditional Turkish Hammam. It is sometimes referred to as a Turkish Bath. The tradition of the Hammam goes way back into Turkish history, and the design details are many and exacting.
Many resorts around the world have what they are calling Hammams, but in fact they are just glorified steam rooms.
In Turkey, nothing less than a “real” Hammam is acceptable. It consists of three separate areas, each providing a specific function, with a cooling off, social, gathering space at the end of the experience. In the traditions of Turkey, visiting the Hammam is as much a social activity as it is a personal, relaxing, and reflective journey.
To the South of The Spa is a world class amenity area with several pools, hot tubs, and swim-up bar.
The sustainable transportation system is once again evidenced here by way of canal boats in the waterway docked at the Amenity Pavilion.
The Castle Villas at Belek Golf Club might be out of the range of most so there are a variety of home styles for all tastes and budgets. All multi-family homes are located in a triple tier around the site which affords everyone either a waterway or golf course view.
Named after traditional Turkish symbols, the units are named: Carnation, Olive, Orchid, Ottoman and Tulip.
The Ottoman architectural styles of Turkey provide inspiration for the design adapted to modern codes and indigenous building materials.
This region of Turkey is known as “the cradle of civilization”. The architectural styles of Turkey are varied and go back thousands of years. The resort design has to appeal to international visitors by creating the ambiance of Turkish tradition without sacrificing the comforts and technology available in the 21st. Century.
An important aspect of the multi-family design is that each unit must look like one large home. Given the large number of units, great care has been taken to avoid creating the usual look that accompanies multi-family development. The styling creates the feel of large Manor Homes around the undulating terrain of the Golf Course.
As the few residences in Turkey that dock on water are found mostly in the extremely affluent estates along the Bosphorus River, the docks and water access add to the exclusive nature of all resort homes.
Another important facet of the multi-family designs allows varied numbers of units in each structure. For example, the modular Olive could consist of four units, three units, or it could even be a single family home. This way, real estate conditions are not constrained by the design.
Using sustainable design strategies for energy efficiency, the Villas promote healthy living through the use of large outdoor living rooms. These take advantage of cross ventilation. Large roof overhangs enhance both summer shade and winter sunlight.
The iconic center-piece of Belek Golf Club is a castellated village. With a predominantly flat topography, the design of luxurious four-story castle villas appear as hilltop residences. From the surrounding golf course, the castle villas’ lower two-stories are within a perimeter wall faced with battered stone and punctured with light wells. The upper two floors step back to form the appearance of hilltop residences. Within the hilltop village, on the third level, a streetscape and series of plazas create a pedestrian friendly environment and the formal entrances to each of the villas.
Their design reflects the traditional look of very affluent homeowners from Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. Their exclusive nature provides the final touch, that entices international wealth to invest in resort membership.
Within the hilltop village, on the third level, a streetscape and series of plazas create a pedestrian friendly environment for the formal entrances to each of the villas. The Castle Villa central courtyard can only accessed by Castle owners for security purposes and provides an exclusive social space for leisure activity as well as a place for international business relationships to develop in a unique and relaxed atmosphere.
The Castle Villa interiors are styled to appeal to these same international tastes, and create a place for one of a kind real estate investment.
GBA was responsible for both interior and exterior concepts of the entire Resort project, however, the prestigious designers at Georgio Armani have been approached to add their special touches to the castle units.
Southern Turkey has a wonderful climate, similar to Florida, along with a critical mass of high quality Golf Courses. As such, the Castle Villas are aimed at the specific, sophisticated client who might already own several such homes around the World and wishes to “follow the sun” with his or her lifestyle.
The Clubhouse at Belek Golf Club is the social heart of the Resort and from the opening day will be a well-appointed, 30,000 s.f. building. As the residential units will be introduced in six phases, rather than a continuous remodel of the initial Clubhouse, GBA chose to introduce a peripheral Village, called the Galleria, which expands to add restaurants and shops as the population of the Resort grows with time.
The Resort side of The Hub coordinates the electric vehicle and waterway transportation which service the entire resort.
Adjacent to The Hub are The Galleria Shops with the Pomegranate Hotel above. The center of The Galleria features some of the largest social spaces for guests. Open-air restaurants and the Shops with converging alleyways provide intimate places for guests to gather.
The Boat Basin, which is prominently in the center, makes the unique waterway transportation system fun as well as functional. With the perimeter resort’s canal system, guests can access the center plaza by water thereby contributing to the constant motion and life of the plaza. The plaza is designed as a public square with outdoor café seating, street performers, and a stage venue for larger evening performances and provides for an outdoor living room experience in which resort guests are invited and encouraged to participate in the ‘social theatre’ of the resort.
To bring the feel of Turkey to international visitors, The Galleria Shops provide a sense of discovery and adventure with their narrow streets and winding pathways. This is where you will find boutique shops for fabrics, artwork, Turkish coffees and cakes, street performers, and a stage venue for larger evening performances.
The Galleria Village is composed of small individual buildings on the perimeter of a circular arcade that encloses the central plaza. This arrangement integrates the buildings with their surroundings to support the street as a place for pedestrians and provide users with a sense of discovery.
With the combination of retail on the first floor with guest rooms above, a mixed-use density typical of a European village is created. The buildings’ use of overhangs, balconies, offsets, and fountains create interesting spaces for guest to explore, sit, and relax with food and beverage. The Galleria Village provides a full range of services within walking distance of the residences, such as deli’s, bakeries, neighborhood grocery, coffee and tea house, florist, wine and spirits, featured artists’ studios and other diverse retail.
Belek Golf Club strives to create a Mediterranean-Ottoman village environment designed for the luxurious comfort and diverse enjoyment of its guests. From large public buildings to small cottages, each has been designed by GBA with attention to every detail.
The flat 840 acre property has been transformed into “green” wetland areas and rolling terrain with cliff side castles. The sustainable use of energy has been a major consideration in every aspect of the design, especially by use of electric vehicles and waterway transportation.
The Master Plan, by EDSA Ft. Lauderdale, shows the massive scope of the project. The golf course is the centerpiece with 24 Castle Villas featured on a hill within the southerly loop. Multi-family residential will surround the golf course on all sides.
Designed to be “green” from the beginning, visitors leave their cars at the entrance underground parking. Automobile use is restricted within the Resort. Sustainable, environmentally friendly modes of transportation are encouraged as alternates. As guests and residents arrive, they are provided with their own personal electric vehicle (NEV) that allows them access throughout the resort. A network of canals provide alternative means of circulation by ferry boat. In addition, pedestrian and bicycle paths allow active guests to explore and reach their destinations, or just exercise.
To maintain water quality, Cloward H2O has designated the golf course as home to wetland areas which aerate continuously circulating water through aquatic plants.
This resort’s unique geographic location on the Mediterranean Sea makes it a popular leisure destination for the wealthy Middle East, the upper crust of Europe, and the oligarch wealth of Russia.
The style has to appeal to buyers from all of these diverse cultures and still reflect the rich traditions of Turkey. The traditional architectural details blend all of these styles to create a look that is new and old, all at the same time.
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Belek Golf Club in Belek, Turkey.
Designed by two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal, the course at Belek Golf Club is scheduled to be completed during the project’s first phase in late 2011. The initial phase will also include a 50,000 sq.-ft. clubhouse offering a golf shop, two restaurants, meetings rooms, private dining rooms, locker rooms, and a cocktail terrace for special events.
“Belek Golf Club marks Troon Golf’s first managed facility in Turkey,” stated Bruce Glasco, Troon Golf’s senior vice president & managing director, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “This is an exciting addition and we are confident that by utilizing our experience and expertise, we will bring a high level of success to the entire development.”
According to KPMG’s recent survey of 80 golf tour operators, Turkey is expected to be the third “hot spot” for golf tourism behind Portugal and Spain. The Belek region already has 17 golf courses and dozens of four- and five-star hotels and entertainment venues.
“Belek Golf Club is intending to appeal to people seeking an environment embroidered in finer details and superior service,” stated Hasan Besneli, chairman of the board, Belek Golf Club. “Troon Golf, in our opinion, is a perfect fit.”
Belek Golf Club also includes a luxurious hotel and a residential resort featuring spa and fitness services, two pools, beach club, and a town center called Galleria. The project will create a unique Mediterranean village environment designed for the comfort and enjoyment of pedestrians. Within the town center, residents and guests will enjoy additional dining and shopping options with Mediterranean and Ottoman flavors.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at more than 200 courses located in 31 states and 31 countries. Additionally, 38 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include Oneida Golf and Country Club , Green Bay, Wis.; Troon North Golf Club , Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Club at St. James Plantation , Southport, N.C.; Classic Club , Palm Desert, Calif.; Roco Ki , Punta Macao, Dominican Republic; and The Grove , London, England.
