Oleander Hotel in Side, Antalya has begun offering its guests a completely new experience by renovating its pools through a comprehensive renovation process. At the heart of this transformation lies Serapool’s Olcay Mix series Porcelain Pool Tiles Architect Ayşin Özkara, who undertook the project, emphasizes that thanks to its natural texture and color transitions, Olcay Mix provides perfect harmony in pool designs. Özkara summarizes this choice with the following words:
“Previously, we used classic blue mosaics in our pool. It was neither a solution that could meet our needs in terms of maintenance nor in terms of design. That is why we preferred Serapool Porcelain Tiles, and this choice has more than met our expectations.”
Architectural Journey and Sources of Inspiration
Born in Germany, Ayşin Özkara graduated from the Department of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University and later completed her master’s degree at Politecnico di Milano in Milan. In 2013, she founded IDEAlist Architecture and established a team focused especially on interior design projects. Building her architectural philosophy on Turkey’s cultural diversity and geographical richness, Özkara underlines that they develop a different perspective in every project:
“Turkey’s geographical and cultural diversity is a determining factor in every aspect of architecture. When combined with our personal research and experiences, we are able to bring a unique perspective to each project.”
The Architectural Role of Pools
Highlighting that hotel pools in tourism regions are not only functional but also of great aesthetic importance, Özkara states that the right design requires a multi-faceted approach:
“A pool design that can meet the needs of users of all ages is necessary. Special areas for children, gradual depths, and features such as massage areas in certain sections are important. In addition, the balance of temperature and the form of the pool should ensure that users can move comfortably.”
Meeting Serapool and the Choice of Olcay Mix
Özkara describes the process of getting to know Serapool as follows:
“While researching different alternatives for our Swimming Pool projects, we came across Serapool. The variety of products and the reliability of their quality impressed us. This discovery made Serapool a frequently preferred brand in our projects.”
In the selection of Olcay Mix Porcelain Tiles used in Oleander Hotel, natural textures came to the forefront:
“Serapool, with its wide product range and high quality, meets all the features we need in our designs. Olcay Mix, in particular, stands out with its natural texture and color transitions, offering a visually appealing feature.”
Durability and Aesthetics in Hotel Pools
Pointing out that material choices are critical in hotel pools that are open to heavy use, Özkara states that thanks to the solutions offered by Serapool, both operational and architectural expectations were met:
“Hotel pools are among the areas where guests spend the most time. From an operational perspective, they need to be durable, functional, and Easy to Maintain. As an architect, I also want to achieve aesthetically satisfying results. Serapool fully meets both expectations.”
Conclusion: A Natural and Aesthetic Transformation
Oleander Hotel the renovation of the pools with Serapool’s Olcay Mix Porcelain Tiles has brought not only a visual transformation but also a long-lasting and functional solution.
“Serapool is a brand that fully meets our expectations. This choice has both ensured design integrity and brought great convenience from an operational perspective.”
