Urban Coexistence Urban Coexistence investigates different field structures as a strategy for urban connectivity, analyzing the social, economical, political and ecological stratification that exists in Istanbul. The analysis focuses on the multi scale segregation within cities, linked to the lack of public amenities and resources in particular neighborhoods. The proposal manifests through two interventions; setting up a framework [following the principles of “the open city”] and creating spaces that can be revised and adapted over time by its inhabitants.
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Condition
The socio-economic gap within the city has been on the rise since 1980 and predicted to reach an extremely polarized condition by 2030. The lack of public amenities in these neighborhoods, such as good schools, community centers, parks and social gathering spaces feed into the existing condition, making it impossible for these communities to socially and economically grow.
Research + Synthesis
The proposal becomes a palimpsest of various modes of interaction and connectivity throughout the site, stitching secluded pockets together. The overlapping network of connectivity the underlying framework, creating relational structures for public interaction. • Field framework
• Palimpsest of shared spaces • Adaptable modular inhabitable spaces
italy 24,940
Cultural pluralism Rapid transformations
Constantinople centuries of cultural layering turkey 2,854,968
greece 57,042
Production of cultural/social layers written & rewritten on the urban fabric
Melting-pot
PALIMPSEST
ADAPTATION
URBAN NETWORK
Sustainable & adaptable spaces that can change over time
Historical context
Breaking the social / political barriers & borders
Connecting distinct island pockets with new urban network Landcape of overlapping cultural and social networks
Room for further development & growth syria +6.3 m displaced
Not an ISLAND Blending with the context but also distinguishable
lebanon 1,011,366
creating a new HOME
Organic growth not top-down
Coexisting
IRAQ 230,836 egypt 116,013
Creating inclusive grounds for collaboration and open dialogue
Active & vibrant Connecting on the street and public realm
THRESHOLD
COMMUNITY
Context-driven insertions
jordan 655,895
CONNECTION
north africa 29,275
Spatial organization ~ Social engagement
to the context Safe Space & Security
INTERACTION
OPENNESS Interior fluidity between spaces
< displacement > regional
istanbul
INCLUSIVE
Complex & fluid spatial organization
SAFE SPACES Playground & park for children
Engagement Collaboration
COMMON GROUNDS
Marketplace - workshop spaces izmir
van
Spatial Diversity
Specialty courses CULTURAL INTERACTION Teach & Learn
Accomodating various programs
tripoli
Meeting spaces Study spaces
damascus benghazi baghdad
alexandria
Language courses Arabic & Turkish
Career building courses
EDUCATION
Pre-school Elementary school
Connecting to other education affiliated organizations/groups
amman
Regional Studies < migration patterns > regional
Commercial spaces
Changing human perception and approach to displacement
Workshops aleppo
Preserving cultural identities
Empowering the displaced groups by giving them authority
Interior/exterior PUBLIC SPACES
Multiple modes of engagement
Erasing discrimination / separation
Freedom within structure
athens
Utilizing the skills and professions through a double sided dialogue
INTEGRATION
Events / parties
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istiklal street
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kabatas district / unoccupied space 8
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tophane district / adaptive insertion new development low-income neighborhoods education / cultural centers religious centers 4
commercial districts
1. sishane commercial 2. sishane & pera new development 3. pera commercial 4. karakoy gentrification 5. tophane low income neighborhood 6. cihangir commercial 7. cihangir upper class neighborhood 8. low income neighborhood
new development low-income neighborhoods education / cultural centers religious centers commercial districts
1. fatih new development 2. fatih refugee settlements / low income 3. sishane commercial 4. karakoy commercial 5. karakoy new development 6. galata new development 7. galata commercial 8. pera new development 9. kasimpasa low inome neighborhoods 10. kasimpasa commercial
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kasimpasa / boatyard adaptive insertion
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fatih / REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS
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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS + AMENITIES historical centers
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urban refugee settlements
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potential insertion sites 2
Urban Analysis
Precedent Studies_Aleppo & vernacular forms
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Syrian Nour Association | Nour School | Fatih
Subsidized by the charity, also providing health care to Syrians. Language is the main problems within institutions.
Yusra Community Center | Balat
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Raza, a filmmaker from India started the community 2 Shahla center to accomodate Syrian children and people from all backgrounds.
is a all-inclusive community initiative. They organize various 3 Itactivities as well as social and emotional assistance.
Addar Community Center “all are welcome”
organization is a grassroots NGO. They organize weekly 4 The programs designed to help refugees settle in their new lives.
Small Projects Istanbul
Project Lift Istanbul
help displaced children through art and sport workshops 5 They and create “safe spaces” for children to express themselves freely. independent venue founded in 2004 for collaboration and 6 Ansupport between Turks and Syrians. It brings together artists,
Hamish Syrian Cultural Center | Beyoglu
academicians, intellectuals and writers from Syria, Turkey and other places.
publisher opened Istanbul’s first Arabic bookstore. He 7 Syrian hosts cultural events: cinema, open mic, creative workshops.
Samir Alkadri | Pages | Balat
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open markets / gathering spaces main connections
local connections
Local Connections
Education institutions: high school + higher education Neighborhoods where +45% population ages 10-19
Education + Income
Syrian neighborhoods High income - low income neighborhoods
Main boat routes Secondary boat routes Underwater metro
Boat stops
Ferry route to islands
Ground transportation stations
Main boat routes
Transportation
Main ground transportation stations
Metrobus route Lightrail tram route Underground subway Connection routes/walkways
Low income neighborhoods Very low income neighborhoods Syrian neighborhoods
Public parks + not-programmed green spaces
Access + Green Space
Gated/ privately-owned parks Low-income neighborhoods
analyzing social stratification _relation to institutions & public amenities gallery/museum - fee
gentrification
gallery/museum - free
low income neighborhoods
industrial commercial
analyzing public connectivity _green spaces + transportation public parks + green spaces tram line - waterfront finicular line - up to Taksim Square Istiklal Street - historical tram line
religious facilities education institutions
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analyzing social stratification _relation to institutions & public amenities gallery/museum - fee
gentrification
gallery/museum - free
low income neighborhoods
industrial commercial religious facilities education institutions
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analyzing public connectivity _green spaces + transportation public parks + green spaces tram line - waterfront finicular line - up to Taksim Square Istiklal Street - historical tram line
analyzing the field _ understanding the urban grain education + public institutions + arts religious facilities opportunity areas :vacant lots industrial spaces other types of businesses residential (typically above commercial) commercial
Existing context studies B2
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analyzing public connectivity _green spaces + transportation public parks + green spaces tram line - waterfront finicular line - up to Taksim Square Istiklal Street - historical tram line
analyzing the field _ understanding the urban grain education + public institutions + arts religious facilities opportunity areas :vacant lots industrial spaces other types of businesses
Field studies
residential (typically above commercial) commercial
Underlying grid conditions_anchoring existing context
Upper stories_Elevated pedestrian pathways_ connecting hills to waterfront
Upper stories_Elevated pedestrian pathways_ connecting hills to waterfront
Shared spaces network
Shared spaces network
Breathing spaces_temporal programs_paths
Breathing spaces_temporal programs_paths
Upper stories_Elevated pedestrian pathways_ connecting hills to waterfront
Breathing spaces_temporal programs_paths
Development models