Our main building follows the traditional Turkish mansion (bey konagi) layout and, based on its architectural style, has a history of approximately 450 years. The ground floor's central courtyard and the first floor were renovated faithfully in line with the restoration project approved by the Konya Cultural Heritage Preservation Board. The second floor, which hosts our guest rooms, had been entirely demolished in the past and was reconstructed using original materials and techniques as part of a reconstruction project. The upper floor was built using the *bağdadi* technique, with all load-bearing columns, beams, and girders made of wood, and the gaps filled with stone. This made the building more flexible and resistant to earthquakes. During the restoration, traditional methods were prioritized in material selection. Materials such as cedar (tar) and yellow pine timber, blown glass chandeliers, rotary porcelain light switches, vintage cast iron radiators, bronze window and door handles and hinges, custom-made wrought iron door and cabinet hinges ("gullap"), bronze latch door handles (“şip düşen” mechanisms), and copper cable conduit pipes were difficult to source and apply.
However, these details gave our mansion its authentic character. Underfloor heating was installed throughout all stone-floored areas, and central heating was provided in the rooms and common areas using nostalgic English brass thermostatic cast iron radiators. All furniture and wooden decorative elements were handcrafted from cedar and yellow pine; no chemical preservatives or varnishes were used on the wooden surfaces. This allowed the pleasant natural scent of cedar wood to permeate the space, creating a healthy and fresh environment for our guests. Additionally, all guest rooms and enclosed common areas were equipped with smoke detectors and a fire sprinkler system. In line with our health and safety policy, smoking and pets are not allowed in enclosed areas.
Special Thanks for Their Contributions During the Restoration Process:
The contributions of the experts and craftsmen who took part in our restoration process are greatly appreciated.
We would like to especially thank ART-DEM Architecture Restoration Conservation (Konya) for project and conservation consultancy support, art historian Ayşe Aslan, and architect Süheyla Koç; the late Mustafa Büyükaslan from Oskar Furniture who carried out the wooden furniture and decoration works (known as “Danacı”, Sulutas; we commemorate our master, whom we lost on 19.02.2018, with love and respect), carpentry masters Ahmet Sayan and Mustafa Sayan; Mustafa Göksu for his efforts in restoration and decoration works; and Adem Karanarın and Ahmet Karanarın for electrical and installation works.
