PROG
A USER-CENTERED CULTURAL HUB
At both urban and architectural scale, user-oriented design was the project’s primary driver. From the outset, the layout was shaped around the needs of the community, with careful consideration of the neighbourhood and the diverse program.
The result is a simple, L-shaped building with a permeable façade that defines a large public square at street level, an open space that extends the building’s cultural activities outdoors. This spatial fluidity continues vertically: beneath the square, sports facilities are located with strong visual and physical connections to the upper level, creating a cohesive and engaging public environment.
DATA
Location: Kadıköy Istanbul – Turkey
Year: 2016
Area: 18.000 sqm
Client: Municipality of Kadiköy
Design Partners: Arch. R. Valvasori, From Outer Space, Arch. E. Eriş, Arch. Ş. Üçkardeş