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The architecture without an architect in Cappadocia has always been fairy due to its volcanic stone formations and transforming silhouettes In 1973 French architect Jack Avizou highlighted the essence of cave houses as vernacular building types and their potentials for local tourism beyond conventional notions of architectural heritage Upon completing the restoration of cave houses in Uhisar and transforming them to boutique hotels he was nominated for Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010 On the other hand Aga Khan Award winner Turkish architect Turgut Cansever had also been advising for Argos Hotel project in Uhisar since 1996 He gave importance to the concept of protection and preserved vernacular identity and characteristics despite the demands of the tourism sector This paper aims to explore Avizou and Cansevers design solutions in Uhisars local context Building interior design elements and spatial relations in interiors will be analyzed with cluster analysis and ranked according to levels of novelty Hence achievement of creativity through transformation combination and variation of original designs will be displayed Understanding Avizous and Cansevers visions on revitalization and adaptive reuse are substantial since their creativity shall be a source of inspiration for future sustainable tourism and building practices in the local and global context
