Designed and implemented by TTds | Tülay Tosun Design Studio for IC Hotels Santai Family Resort, the Kids Club, Teenage Club, Adventure Park and Aqua Tower project was conceived as a holistic experiential environment where children’s imagination is transformed into architectural space through scale, color and play.

The conceptual foundation of the project was built around the theme of a “Candy World.” Rather than functioning merely as a decorative concept, this theme became the primary design language shaping the architectural identity of the entire environment. The project aimed to spatialize the limitless and fantastical worlds existing within children’s imagination, while intentionally avoiding rigid and perfect geometries in the architectural forms.

To strengthen the fairytale atmosphere, structures of varying scales were designed with curved roofs, asymmetrical openings, vibrant color transitions and exaggerated details, resembling miniature fantasy houses emerging directly from a child’s drawing. While each building was developed with its own individual character, the project as a whole established a continuous narrative language connecting all spaces together.

Large scale custom produced fiberglass candy sculptures, colorful balloon objects and fantastical decorative elements positioned throughout the roofs and outdoor areas transformed the thematic language into a fully immersive environmental experience. Rather than functioning solely as visual objects, these elements were designed as memorable spatial icons capable of remaining in children’s minds long after their visit.

The entrance and reception area was designed not as a conventional lobby, but as an active play environment where children immediately become part of the experience from the moment they enter. Interactive play units, token operated games and retail areas positioned along the entrance sequence ensured that entertainment begins instantly upon arrival.

Interior spaces were organized not only around play, but also around creativity, social interaction and experiential learning. A pastry kitchen supporting creative production, costume rooms encouraging role play experiences and Lego based construction areas were planned according to different age groups and activity scenarios.

One of the project’s most distinctive interior components became the mini cinema hall. While preserving the atmosphere of a real cinema environment, all seating units were custom produced according to child ergonomics and proportions. The cinema was also designed to support screenings in three different languages, responding to the international user profile of the hotel.

Outdoor areas expanded the narrative even further through shaded playgrounds, open air play equipment, adventure courses and the Aqua Tower structure. Together, these elements transformed the project from a conventional kids club into a fully immersive entertainment campus where children and teenagers could spend entire days within a continuously evolving thematic environment.

Within this project, TTds aimed not simply to design colorful spaces for children, but to translate children’s scale perception, modes of play and imaginative worlds into an architectural language. The result became a living spatial experience where fantasy, storytelling and architecture merge together within an environment shaped entirely around childhood imagination.