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SEV American College
SEV American College
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Other Projects by Evrenol Architects
SEV American College
Istanbul, Türkiye
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
500,000 sqft - 1,000,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Conceived as a deliberate alternative to conventional school typologies, SEV American College was completed by Evrenol Architects in 2014 in one of Istanbul’s rapidly transforming urban areas. The project proposes a spatial model that integrates landscape, circulation, and learning environments into a cohesive educational campus, challenging established notions of school design. In the year of its completion, the project received international recognition with the Iconic Awards – Concept Winner for its innovative approach to contemporary education spaces.
Commissioned by the Health and Education Foundation (SEV), the campus is situated on a 50,000-square-meter sloping site in Çekmeköy, where topography became a primary design driver. The architectural composition consists of two triangular building volumes organized around large triangular inner courtyards. Classrooms open directly onto these courtyards, strengthening visual connections, daylight access, and interaction between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Floor gardens and open terraces, accessible from every level, further support flexible educational scenarios aligned with contemporary pedagogical approaches.
Approached from the northwest, the campus is entered through a landscaped garden leading to a ceremonial plateau. From this point, the buildings are perceived primarily as a continuous green roofscape shaped by the natural slope. The main entrance is positioned at the center of this planted surface and opens into a double-height foyer oriented toward the garden level. Teaching spaces are arranged on both sides of the entrance hall and are accessed via corridors overlooking the inner courtyards. The dining hall and library are located around the courtyard on the basement level, benefiting from daylight and spatial continuity.
Sustainability played a central role in the design strategy. Extensive vegetated roofs reduce the urban heat island effect, support rainwater reuse, and enhance ecological diversity. Low-maintenance, low-water-demand plant species were selected, while highly reflective roof finishes help minimize solar heat gain. In addition, part of the campus’s electricity demand is supplied through integrated photovoltaic solar collectors.
The interior design is defined by a clear color concept and geometric spatial language that support orientation, legibility, and everyday use. Color differentiates circulation routes, learning spaces, and shared areas, while geometric forms reinforce spatial clarity and continuity.
By transforming challenging topography into an architectural asset and integrating landscape, daylight, and sustainable strategies, the project establishes a flexible and engaging educational environment responsive to contemporary pedagogical needs and its evolving urban context.
Commissioned by the Health and Education Foundation (SEV), the campus is situated on a 50,000-square-meter sloping site in Çekmeköy, where topography became a primary design driver. The architectural composition consists of two triangular building volumes organized around large triangular inner courtyards. Classrooms open directly onto these courtyards, strengthening visual connections, daylight access, and interaction between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Floor gardens and open terraces, accessible from every level, further support flexible educational scenarios aligned with contemporary pedagogical approaches.
Approached from the northwest, the campus is entered through a landscaped garden leading to a ceremonial plateau. From this point, the buildings are perceived primarily as a continuous green roofscape shaped by the natural slope. The main entrance is positioned at the center of this planted surface and opens into a double-height foyer oriented toward the garden level. Teaching spaces are arranged on both sides of the entrance hall and are accessed via corridors overlooking the inner courtyards. The dining hall and library are located around the courtyard on the basement level, benefiting from daylight and spatial continuity.
Sustainability played a central role in the design strategy. Extensive vegetated roofs reduce the urban heat island effect, support rainwater reuse, and enhance ecological diversity. Low-maintenance, low-water-demand plant species were selected, while highly reflective roof finishes help minimize solar heat gain. In addition, part of the campus’s electricity demand is supplied through integrated photovoltaic solar collectors.
The interior design is defined by a clear color concept and geometric spatial language that support orientation, legibility, and everyday use. Color differentiates circulation routes, learning spaces, and shared areas, while geometric forms reinforce spatial clarity and continuity.
By transforming challenging topography into an architectural asset and integrating landscape, daylight, and sustainable strategies, the project establishes a flexible and engaging educational environment responsive to contemporary pedagogical needs and its evolving urban context.
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