The basic idea of
the project is rooted in the notion of flows. It strongly references
historical, environmental and even biological diversification
and friction that shaped the contemporary city of Istanbul. The geometric form
dominating the building is combined with typical Turkish patterns and
ornaments, displaying both European and Asian cultural influences.
Located at the
boundary between continents, the city of Istanbul is experiencing geophysical
friction generated by the shifts of continental plates. The friction between
two forces generates dramatic reaction of the elements; it can be transferred
to all four basic elements in nature, with an impact determined by the level of
energy. The same rule is applied to the urban environment. The layout of the
structure reveals an atrium building, organized around the central square. The
central area symbolizes aether, the 5th element in nature. Aether is also
called, from Latin, ‘quinta essentia’ which stands for the element that unites
the other four.
The entire
building is divided into three sections: conference, educational and infrastructure.
A shelterwith
a capacity of 150 people, divided into 2 parts, contains places to sleep, to
sit, toilets and a place to prepare meals. It’s the last room to be visited
during the trip around the Centre. The long corridor that leads to it
demonstrates and recalls anxiety or even fear connected with situations in
which it needs to be used.
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