The Yalikavak Palmarina is a development in Turkey with shops, restaurants, and  other amenities for tourists built mainly for tourists and Turkey’s middle to upper-class.  The development, built in 2013 by Emre Arolat Architects, is located on a small island off the  southwestern coast of Turkey . The idea is to have a location for people to bring their yachts and relax or shop their cares away. There are many open-air terraces as you walk through the complex. The tan stone color blends in with the surrounding mountains and the pools provide a seamless transition from the ocean to the architecture. A central plaza connects everything from one section to the next. This is a destination to see the architecture alone. Many super-yachts come here to experience this beautiful destination.  Of particular interest is the way that many of the square and vertical columns come together and form a very unique look. This destination won the  WA Award Cycle 23.