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Istanbul Disaster Center
Given the particular nature of the programme described in the competition brief, our proposal focuses on the realisation of a visually striking building that also represents a challenge to traditional architecture and engineering. Beginning with these objectives, and given the primarily didactic nature of the new Centre, it was our belief that the building’s main focus should be that of involving visitors. To avoid the design of a horizontally and vertically rigid, and thus monotonous work of architecture our proposal focuses on the creation of an educational loop that develops in two directions simultaneously. The building thus becomes a total experience for its visitors: circulation takes place inside a series of continuous flows linked with the succession of spaces used for demonstrations and simulations situated along a series of ramps connecting the different levels of the building. A careful study of lighting, in particular from natural sources, is a very important part of the project; natural light filters into the various interior spaces according to necessity, modulated by the brise soleil wrapping the circulation paths that resembles the gills of a fish. The surface of the building is raised up, allowing the appropriate quantity of natural light to filter inside. An analogous system is also used in other areas of the building. The exterior landscaping has been designed to separate the parking area from the pedestrian entrance, consenting an increased flow of visitors arriving in private vehicles or using public transport.
The building features two pedestrian access points along the north-south axis. The figure-eight shape of the plan defines two open spaces for public gathering, with the point of union characterised by the intersection of two paths of circulation at +6.00 meters above grade. The main entrance situated along the east façade provides access to a large foyer featuring the ticket counter, café, restaurant, public services, technical spaces, waiting room, elevators and the large heliocoidal staircase. In the western part of the building, the ground floor contains the requested office spaces, accessed via a totally independent entrance. This layout ensures the separation between administrative staff and the Center’s public activities, with a connection between the offices and the Centre provided on the first floor. The path of demonstration spaces begins at +4.50 meters, with various display rooms and orientation spaces creating the first part of the educational loop. The same level also features the seminar rooms, a space for children and the shelter. A ramp leads down to +3.50 m, providing access to the second display and demonstration area hosting the simulation rooms. A second ramp leads up to +9.00 m, where visitors will find a digital library, conference rooms, an exhibition space and the planetarium. This distribution consents the independence of the various functions along the educational loop, (when necessary), while simultaneously ensuring that they are an integral part of the Centre itself. After travelling the entire loop, visitors are offered the choice to return to the foyer using the elevators or the heliocoidal staircase.
The building features two pedestrian access points along the north-south axis. The figure-eight shape of the plan defines two open spaces for public gathering, with the point of union characterised by the intersection of two paths of circulation at +6.00 meters above grade. The main entrance situated along the east façade provides access to a large foyer featuring the ticket counter, café, restaurant, public services, technical spaces, waiting room, elevators and the large heliocoidal staircase. In the western part of the building, the ground floor contains the requested office spaces, accessed via a totally independent entrance. This layout ensures the separation between administrative staff and the Center’s public activities, with a connection between the offices and the Centre provided on the first floor. The path of demonstration spaces begins at +4.50 meters, with various display rooms and orientation spaces creating the first part of the educational loop. The same level also features the seminar rooms, a space for children and the shelter. A ramp leads down to +3.50 m, providing access to the second display and demonstration area hosting the simulation rooms. A second ramp leads up to +9.00 m, where visitors will find a digital library, conference rooms, an exhibition space and the planetarium. This distribution consents the independence of the various functions along the educational loop, (when necessary), while simultaneously ensuring that they are an integral part of the Centre itself. After travelling the entire loop, visitors are offered the choice to return to the foyer using the elevators or the heliocoidal staircase.
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