bird in the shell by ardahantepe

shell bird in the

_ArdahanGörkemTepe_ÖzgeHamurcu

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abstract

Following design proposal aims to provide a sustainable ecosystem for humans, birds and plants in general concept and enhance the overall fauna by using sustainable and low carbon footprint materials. The light and permeable structure made from recycled scrap stell creates a contrast between the crane’s dominant and heavy structure.

FAQ

Where do we see ourselves in the food chain?

Can we design our cities and future only considering our kind? How fair is it to design for other species?

Can we co-exist with other living species?

If so, how?

How sustainable is this design proposal? Do we create equal living for them too?

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helpful keywords facade • shell • bird • co-living • sea traffic • air pollution • anthropocene • multi-species • human • non human • symbiotic • ecology • resource • planetary • threshold • interface • Bosphorus • observation • tradition • bird house • urban interior • material • sustainable • ecological network • mechanism • city • carbon footprint • climate • light • permeable • contrast • nest • magnetic field • summer/winter migrant • path • branch • gathering • impregnated wood • sea stone • stainless scrap steel • plywood • terazzo • hemp fabric • perforated metal • bird safe UV-coated glass • microcement • OSB • timber cladding • less energy consume • plaster • aluminium plate • clay plaster • recycle • flexible • wrap • bird diet • exhibition • audio • visual • bird station • planter • track • orange • stair • route • observation terraces • terrace • bird friendly plants • enhance ecosystem • ornithologist • kinetic art • movement physiology • archieve • atelier • pigeon • alpine swift • dove • great tit • starling • sparrow • elevator • module • compost/soil • removable • fertilizer • green roof • drainage • silhouette • urban • MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Bird watching, which is also seen in our society, dates back to ancient times and is even rumored to date back to the conquest of Istanbul. In the years when Istanbul was first conquered, the fact that it was on the bird migration routes attracted the attention of the palace and an observation team was formed for this. In the societies formed in and around the Golden Horn, a tally of birds flying is made and archived. Again, birdhouses, which we often encounter in Ottoman architecture, are proof of how much our society is actually related to birds. One of the biggest goals of this project is to revive this observation feature and tradition, which has been lost in time, in the city’s memory.

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Fig.1 Research Collage

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Except local birds, almost every bird species travel around the world to provide themselves a better life condition. With the change of climate, increasing sea and air traffic, pollution and over population birds are facing a challange finding a spot to nest, to rest. Istanbul, which hosts millions of species of travelling and nesting birds every year faces these problems too.

Fig.2 Bird

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Species Network

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Fig.3 Storyboard 4 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.4 Laughing Dove MEF UniversityFall ‘22 5

Fig.5 Great Tit 6 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.6 Sparrow MEF UniversityFall ‘22 7

Fig.7 Rock

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Pigeon

Fig.8 European Starling MEF UniversityFall ‘22 9

Some birds intersect most between the time period from March to July. The absence of some birds in different seasons allows other bird species to use the structure for accommodation, feeding and resting activities.

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Profile and Diagram

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Fig.10 Program MEF UniversityFall ‘22 11

Fig.11 Material Board 12 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.12 Moodboard MEF UniversityFall ‘22 13

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Modules of Co-Existence

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Steel Scaffolding Structure Light and Permeable Structure Experimental Route to Observe Istanbul from Different Angles Observation Terraces and Free Roaming Areas Secondary Circulation Main Circulation and Observation Terraces

Solids and Voids

Living Areas

Common Kitchenette Studios

Coworking Space

Archieve and Cafe Exhibition Info

General Arrangement Modules of Co-Living

Main Volumes are Arranged in a Way to Observe and Travel Around the Crane for a Better Understanding of the Volumetric and Urban Relationship

An Interface Connecting Humans, Birds and Plants

Fig.14 Structure Diagram 16 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.15 Nest Dimensions MEF UniversityFall ‘22 17

Bird Nest:

Built of impregnated wood according to the birds dimensions. Removable surface allows easy cleaning of the nests. Ventilation holes are also inserted to allow air circulation.

Plant Modules:

Collecting the birds feces and using them as natural manour or fertilizer a sustainable shell is acquired.

Fig.16 Module Connection Details

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Fig.17 +0.00 Level (Entry) Plan MEF UniversityFall ‘22 19

Fig.17 +5.00 Level Plan 20 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.17 +7.50 Level Plan 22 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Exhibition Usage

Thanks to the detachable structure, the exhibition design can be changed flexibly according to the exhibition type. Both audio and visual infos are displayed via screenes and headphones

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Diagram

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Fig.19 Exhibiton 24 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.20 +15.00 Level Plan MEF UniversityFall ‘22 25

Fig.21 Cafe 26

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Fig.22 Cafe 28 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

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Fig.23 Observation Terrace 30 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.24 +20.00 Level Plan MEF UniversityFall ‘22 31

Fig.25 Observation Terrace 32

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Fig.26 Terrace 34 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

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Fig.27 Terrace 36 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.24 +27.50 Level Plan MEF UniversityFall ‘22 37

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Outside View of Studio

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Fig.28 Studio 40 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.29 Studio MEF UniversityFall ‘22 41

Fig.30 +35.00 Level Plan MEF UniversityFall ‘22 42

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Outside View of Living Areas

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Isometric View of Living Areas

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Area

Fig.34a,34b Kitchenette, WC MEF UniversityFall ‘22 47

Outside View of Living Area

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Fig.36 Night View 50 MEF UniversityFall ‘22

Fig.37 A-A’ Section MEF UniversityFall ‘22 51

Every spring and autumn, birds migrate between breeding and wintering grounds. Planetary connections guide the thousands of birds that participate in these migrations. The birds follow north-south routes, which are the best areas to rest and refuel along the way. Landmarks (planet, mountains, coastlines, streams, lakes, trees) don’t just guide them. It also warns them about food, water and rest stations. Migratory birds use sun, moon and stars as navigation tools in order to navigate their route. Birds fly in association with the planet. These include magnetic fields. They plan their route using the sun, moon and stars to fly in the right direction.