68_hexopark

hexopark

In this millennial year, digital society has specific expectations.

Since is it really easy to get an all information through the internet.

Experience-based new public space has become the most important specificity.

Introducing new public space, which is part of superimposition of movement, tradition and reinterpretation of history in Taksim Square

CONCEPTUAL Â DESIGN PROPOSAL

Taksim highline-scape understanding specificity of place

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

Taksim highline-scape

The primary question in the design of public space is whether to intervene, so Taksim square has a new value and landmark at the same time. In this millennial year, digital society has specific expectations. Since is it really easy to get an all information through the internet, so experience-based new public space has become the most important specificity. Introducing new public space, which is part of superimposition of movement, tradition and reinterpretation of history in that area. Then, by offering an experience while providing an opportunity to be at a different level, this place finally becomes a new attractor.

The strategy used is to do a superimposition of old & historical value with contemporary programs or events. So, the square becomes full of contents but at the same time, appreciates with either context. Understanding in-between spaces by introducing organic softscape, and creating disrupted wooden mushrooms which integrates with pedestrian bridge between programs, events and space running side by side and flowing like a water. Parametric wooden system intertwining the pedestrian path. We want to maintain the Gezi Park structure but also introduce an additional softscape to make the experience more meaningful. This will provide energy for people's trajectories that will experience the floating space as a contemporary public space in the sky. This will merge between imaginary space and reality. This is an offer coming from an experience-based place that makes the specificity of the place very important. When you redefine the public space and innovate the contemporary architecture, it can be called Taksim highline-scape.

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

Mapping the trajectories Mapping the historical trajectories of horse drawn carriages has become our device when it transforms its multiplicity into several organic patterns on the square. This became our generator to produce organic patterns on the space.

Organic & undulating softscape By introducing undulating softscape, we provide experience-based public spaces, that have a different level of elevation, and at the same time have different views to see the city and understand the connection between the city and the sea.

Urban green shawl On the urban design strategy, we wanted to connect all of the green areas on the city. It became a shawl of the square. This green shawl will connect existing greeneries into one, by introducing softscapes on the square.

Garden in the sky Garden in the sky makes Taksim square offer a new destination that connects the public space and the sea.

People can walk from the blue mosque and republic monument across the square to the Gezy park trough the fluid pedestrian bridge.

Disrupted mushroom pattern Disrupted mushroom pattern is a sculptural imagination of contemporary mushroom that connects several areas while creating wooden structures that support the pedestrian bridge. This gives new values to Taksim square.

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

Organic Shadow We wanted to create an organic shadow from the organic landscape.

During the summer time, this place can accommodate many people in Taksim square and they can stand under the shadow of the undulating landscape.

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

diagramatic layer

Amphitheater We proposed to create several intimate amphitheaters andlazas to accommodate local culture performances but also as new sitting places for people to interact each other.

Historical layer We want to provide Dialogue between historical artefacts and reactivate the place with contemporary programs.

That’s way, we mark the existence of Taksim square since 1910.

Axis projections We want to emphasize the axis by clarifying the existing axis consisting of three axes; the historical axis connecting the Republic monument with Gezy Park, then the public axis connecting Talimhane with Inonu street, and the cultural axis connecting the Blue Mosque to the Atartuk Cultural Palace. This axis is implemented like a rug made of pavement.

Flowing program, events and spaces Between programs, events and spaces running side by side, water parametric wooden systems intertwine the pedestrian path.

Superimposition of layers We divided some concept ideas into several layers which, when superimposed, will produce an orchestra of various layers. All programs and architectural forms are formed because when all these ideas are put together, it becomes new uniqueness for the place. And Taksim square will produce their own story without losing the original meaning.

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

diagramatic layer

General concept Lighting concept Lighting is an important aspect of all this planning. Basically, all the lighting is of a very gentle kind. So that some spots such as wooden mushroom tower become highlights and the organic form of this landscape gets sufficient lighting and is very responsive to the pedestrian that passes through it.

Street Furniture concept The street furniture concept is an integral part of the whole project so all of it should be designed based on the material and form concepts developed from organic landscape.

Water as attractor Water is part of the attractor experience so we proposed to bring a fountain that is automatically moved to the plaza area near the main amphitheater. Lighting is also an integral part of this fountain.

Wood as medium Wood acts as a medium to communicate between human and nature. Even the bridging pedestrian is made of concrete structure, but on the lower side, we want to use wood as softscape. Likewise, with the disrupted mushroom structure which is also made of laminated pine wood.

With the current technology of parametric systems and laminated wooden structure, this landmark will provide Turkey with the opportunity for technological and architectural advances throughout the world. It will be aligned with several landmarks in the USA and Europe.

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

diagramatic layer

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

Public Space and Proposed Programs

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

program

As an extension of urban life, the function remains as a public square as it is for the local residents and tourists. We proposed some active programs such as: 1. Outdoor sport area (jogging lane & outdoor fitness), as the local residents’ primary needs.

2. Plaza, to support any seasonal activity such as a bazaar, demonstrations, shows, events, etc.

3. Amphitheater, to support any public activity such as cultural shows, public seating, local performances, art, etc.

4. Green pockets, as the statement of Green Generator urban setting.

5. Layers of undulating landscape.

We divide landscape into 4 layers, such as ground – upper ground – pedestrian bridge – pedestrian canopy. a. Ground: this consists of small green pockets as well as axes placed across the public square, plaza and large amphitheater. b. Upper ground: consists of amphitheater and pedestrian bridge connector that flows upwards and downwards. c. Pedestrian bridge: consists of pedestrian and bike friendly undulating bridge that connect northern, eastern, western, and southern side

.d. Pedestrian canopy: introducing a canopy as a floating landscape that creates another level of undulating skyline that can also be used as pedestrian pathway.

6. Subway entrance renovation. The subway entrance should be covered to prevent hot/cold weather. The curved form is defined to harmonize and match the design language.

7. Street market relocation. We relocated the street market to the park area, allowing the spaces to be activated.

8. Camouflaged car and bus parking. We also provide bus and car parking on site camouflaged by the contour terrain, so that visitor can’t see any vehicles parked around the public square. This prevents theft and gives a more natural feel to the whole area.

9. Seasonal activity during 4 seasons that can be enjoyed by locals and tourists around the square: a. Summer: picnic, parade (artistic talent shows by local community). b. Spring: urban gardening, food festival, art festival (to support local economy), outdoor movie watching. c. Autumn: public camping set-ups and bonfires.d. Winter: skiing, snowball festival.

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

AFTERNOON VIEW FROM PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

NIGHT VIEW FROM PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

Taksim highline-scape

VIEW

FROM

ABOVE

URBAN DESIGN CONCEPT

MAPPING

URBAN GREEN SHAWL

On the urban design strategy, we wanted to connect all of the green areas on the city. It became a shawl of the square.

This green shawl will connect existing greeneries into one, by introducing softscapes on the square.

THE

GREENERY

VIEW

FROM

SOUTH

EAST

ARCHITECTURAL ARTICULATION

PUBLIC

LANDMARK

Disrupted mushroom pattern is a sculptural imagination of contemporary mushroom that connects several areas while creating wooden structures that support the pedestrian bride.

This gives new values & landmark to Taksim square.

SPACE

VIEW

FROM

AMPHITHEATER

AERIAL

VIEW

FROM

SOUTH

EAST

HISTORICAL

VIEW

FROM

PUBLIC

SPACE

TO

THE

HISTORICAL

AXIS

TO

REPUBLIC

TIMELINE

DIAGRAM

ACTIVITIES

DIAGRAM

MONUMENT

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

USER

MASTER

PLAN

TAKSIM HIGHLINE-SCAPE

MASTERPLAN

MAPPING

URBAN STRATEGY

ARTICULATION

Mapping the historical trajectories of horse drawn carriages has become our device when it transforms its multiplicity into several organic patterns on the square. This became our generator to produce organic patterns on the space.

The urban design strategy, we wanted to connect all of the green areas on the city.

It became a shawl of the square. This green shawl will connect existing greeneries into one, by introducing softscapes on the square.

Disrupted mushroom pattern is a sculptural imagination of contemporary mushroom that connects several areas while creating wooden structures that support the pedestrian bridge. This gives new values and new landmark to Taksim square.

hexopark

hexopark

hexopark

TAKSIM HIGHLINE-SCAPE

DESIGN ORGANIZATION

ARCHITECT

LOCAL ARCHITECT

OTHER CONSULTANTS

the appointed architect will lead the design, who also provide urban design guidelines, landscape, and lighting concept

The Local Architect takes on the role of mediator and translator within the very different cultures, the different ways of thinking and acting, but also in terms of creative and planning communication with specialists, authorities, users and companies

other consultant need to be appointed to transform the structure, MEP, Lighting, and landscape based on architect's drawings

hexopark

hexopark

hexopark

AERIAL

VIEW

FROM

PUBLIC

SPACE

ON

THE

HISTORICAL

AXIS

TO

BLUE

MOSQUE

VIEW

FROM

PEDESTRIAN

BRIDGE

CONCEPTUAL STATEMENT

Taksim highline-scape

trajectories

people - cyclist - tourist

tradition

history

Ebru - local events

blue mosque-Republic monument

THO

TAKSIM

SQUARE

Transportation System & Accessibility TRAM: The tram lane remains as it is, one is able to drive through the Taksim Republic Monument.

Passenger will enjoy the brand new Taksim Square view that lay down on the park and floating up to the sky.

CAR & BUSES: Car and buses parking is provided in 2 areas; at the front area near Republic Monument, and at the back area near InterContinental Hotel. The car and bus parking will be camouflaged by raising up the green pocket terrain, so people will not directly see the car and bus parking around. The green pocket terrain serves as the camouflaged parking.

PEDESTRIAN & BIKE: Pedestrians and bikes can go all around the bridge and the canopy using the ramp provided. The ramp is calculated based on human standard dimensions.

Safety and Security Safety aspects are applied by providing emergency stair and elevator every 60m of the pedestrian bridge, setting the ramp and handrail according to human standard dimensions. Security aspects are applied by floating the landscape upwards. It will be easier for the security team to keep watch, even at a distance.

Security systems can be efficient by placing guards on every landscape layer.

Disabled People Disabled people can access all of the layered undulating landscape via the ramp and tactile provided. The ramp has already calculated based on human standard ramps (1:12). Disabled people can also access to all of the layered landscapes by using the elevator provided.

WWW.AUGUSTA&CO.COM

VIEW

TO

THE

PUBLIC

SPACE

TAKSIM HIGHLINE-SCAPE

architecture is the art of inventing concepts in space through materials a concept is the point of place where its relevan components to make architectureÂ

Taksim highline-scape hexopark