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Central Taksim Green and Livable

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I VISION II GREEN TAKSIM III LIVABLE TAKSIM ANNEX

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Istanbul A fast growing megacity

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Taksim A livable green heart to strengthen

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Taksim A popular green meeting point

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Taksim A fragmented public space

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Taksim A mosaic of materiality

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Taksim A transportation hub with anonymous entrances

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Taksim A public space without amenities

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Taksim How to combine green and livability ?

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I Vision

Green and Livable Taksim

Today the project site has a split spatial condition - it consists of the Taksim square, the

There are two main objectives of the proposed new layout and hierarchy of the public

Gezi park and the traffic underpass pedestrianisation urban design project from 2014. Our

space. The first one is social; it aims to create livable, heterogeneous, urban, cultural and

proposal Central Taksim is an attempt to unify these three open space elements into one

multipurpose public space. The second one is environmental: it aims to create an epicenter

unified spatial system.

of bioclimatic adaptation within the Turkish climate conditions.

Complex political and historical layers, the role of the Taksim square as the architectural

The envisioned Central Taksim and Gezi park are interconnected between their history and

battlefield of Istanbul, the constant processes of additions and subtractions has left the Taksim

future, urbanity and nature, public space dream and pragmatism. Central Taksimproposal

square and the traffic underpass in a state which lacks any spatial quality or urban hierarchy.

links the sites history with the mega-city’s new challenges - lack of green areas and a need

On the other hand, the Gezi park trees have matured into a valuable local ecosystem with

for livable public spaces (multiple-programmed, flexible and social life cantered).

preserved strong historical traces of Henri Prost’s plan and with powerful environmental and climate values.

The project vision is based on extending the spatial logic of the Gezi park all over the project site and using it as the guiding framework for the new public space hierarchy. The proposal is an active reinterpretation of the original Henri Prost urban plan for Istanbul for the current needs of the city.

Gezi park currently consists of (1.) the central park esplanade - an urban space with few trees and a clear open space character; and (2.) the park edge with a dominant concentration of large trees. Central Taksim proposal is using this park hierarchy in a new light - we are proposing to reinterpret the esplanade space as the new urban open space for the city - The Central Taksim - while extending the park edge all over the rest of the site.

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TRAFFIC UNDERPASS

1. Central Taksim

GEZI PARK

CENTRAL TAKSIM

TAKSIM SQUARE

From Gezi park (1), Taksim square (2) and traffic underpass (3)

To Central Taksim with a climate frame

The new public space layout underlines the main two public space characters (1.) the Central Taksim open plaza as a flexible main event and public gathering location and (2.) the Gezi park edge as a more intimate public space with green and environmental qualities.

esplanade will create a potential for a new under-plaza cultural program (in our vision - Istanbul City Museum).

By creating the central space, the Taksim plaza is liberated from its underground infrastructure and forms a free canvas for series of events and activities. It is framed by a coherent green belt of trees which ensures spatial unity and creates an environmental transition between the diverse buildings around the plaza and the multi-functional open space. The replanting of the existing small trees of the

To create the unifying park edge - we are proposing to densify the trees on the South and Western part of the site in a unified grid of 7 x 7 m adding around 500 new trees to the Gezi Park. The trees frames the plaza and offers a belt of various recreational activities for the citizens under the natural shade of the trees - sports, kiosks, cafĂŠ, transportation, tourism, cycling, market, picnic etc.

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1. Central Taksim plaza 2. Gezi canopy of trees 3. Biodiversity gardens 4. Metro entrances 5. Funicular (F1) entrance 6. Tramway (T2) stop 7. Republic Monument 8. Maksem outdoor exhibition area 9. Outdoor sports 10. Water sculpture 11. Picknick area 12. InterContinental Istanbul

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1. Existing urban system

2. Creating a central space

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3. Adding a climate edge

4. New urban system - Central Taksim plaza and climate frame

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2. Central Taksim scale comparison

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1 KM Walk in the park

Scale of the plaza and the green frame 1:5000

The proposed layout of the central public spaces is based on the zone of the Gezi park esplanade with easily transplantable small trees (mostly under 8m high). The resulting open space forms a plaza - 65m wide and 180 m long (11 700 m2). The space is similar size as Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy and the Place de la RĂŠpublique in Paris, France, both are creating a human scale daily life situation and offers a capacity for thousands of people during big events.

At the same time the created Gezi park green frame forms a continuous around 1 km green loop which can strolled in around 15 min.

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180 M

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Taksim square, existing Istanbul, Turkey 90x260 m; 23 400 m2

Central Taksim proposal Istanbul, Turkey 65x180 m; 11 700 m2

Piazza Navona Rome, Italy 50x250 m; 12 500 m2

Piazza San Marco Venice, Italy 80x180 m; 15 000 m2

Israels plads Copenhagen, Denmark 90x140 m; 12 600 m2

Place de la République Paris, France 65x225 m; 14 500 m2

Trafalgar Square London, UK 90x105 m; 9 500 m2

Place des Quinconces Bordeaux, France 140x320 m; 44 800 m2

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3. Central Taksim design operations

0. Existing

1. Preservation of existing

Classical Gezi park and Republic Monument floating in a not defined open space.

The Gezi park trees, Henri Prost’s Gezi park plan layout, the Republic Monument, Atatßrk

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Library garden and the intended water plaza project of the AKM are preserved.

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2. Carpet

3. Green island

The general terrain of the area is developed for maximizing level free access throughout

180 small trees from the current Gezi park esplanade are transplanted to the climate edge

the site and therefore improving access for soft mobility (bikes, skates), disabled people,

of the Central Taksim plaza. They are replanted in the islands, which create green and

for people with baby strollers or finally to improve the walkability of the whole area. The

biodiverse zones on top of the underground infrastructure.

access carpet is made in one coherent surface material and intended as a shared space (bike and walk in the same space).

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4. Trees

5. Urban magnets

The Central Taksim coherent climate frame is densified by planting of 510 new trees in full

System of the green edge architectural and urban elements - metro and funicular

soil and spread over a flexible, robust and adaptable grid of 7x7 meters..

entrances, kiosks, pavilions and links to cross the green islands.

11 000 M2 UNDERPLAZA PROGRAM

6. Istanbul City Museum

7. Central Taksim

The new Central Taksim plaza liberated from its abstractions (trees, underground

Robust and adaptable public space system incorporating the two of the main challenges of

infrastructure etc.) becomes a potential place for a large underground public program

the city of Istanbul – the need for more green areas (biodiverse, adaptive and resilient) and

(11.000 m2 plot site) which could, for example, host Istanbul City Museum function and an

the need for livable public spaces (multiple-programmed, flexible and social life cantered).

underground parking space (tourist buses, visitors and inhabitants parking).

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4. Central Taksim layers

Central Taksim layers 1:5000

The proposed layers forms a robust base which can be adapted, re-appropriated in time and implemented in phases.

3 - Heritage elemens Maximal incorporation of existing to preserve spatial memory and to be resource considerate. (preserved trees, special areas and monuments)

The project has 5 main physical components:

4 - Trees The new green public space creating diversity of natural and urban atmospheres.

1 - Istanbul City Museum The new public building with its entrance located in the former Gezi park main stair.

2 - Carpet The continuous carpet that creates smooth accessibility to unite topography of the site.

5 - Urban magnets The magnets are distributed to activate various areas of the green edge, ensure perfect linkage across green islands and mark underground infrastructure entrances as attention points (metro entrances, pavilions, kiosks, links and urban furniture).

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5. Urban magnets

4. 500 New trees

3. Heritage elements

2. Carpet

1. Istanbul City Museum

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5. Central Taksim plan

Green surfaces

Terrazo surface

Water mirror

Flexible, robust hard surface (wood, metal)

Tree in a pot

Tree in a full soil

Location of an art work

Benches

Fast links & playful bridges

Pavillion, kiosk

Metro entrance

Physical layers and urban actions of the project together form a ‘mosaic like’ diverse public space with many atmospheres, experiences of scales and diversity of functions. It offers a mix of comfortable green areas that are created by the planted islands and at the same time ensures generous openness for the daily movement in the public space.

The void created by Central Taksim in the mass of the trees is clearly and naturally marked and forms a ‘land art’ pattern of reinterpreted existing park esplanade drawing.

The project area is understood as a continuous urban topography carpet, which is shaped to link the Central Taksim plaza with the most convenient accessibility slopes from the rest of the city.

The plaza will become the natural meeting place and a shared space for multiple flows of the soft mobility - pedestrians, parents with strollers, bikers, rollerbladers, disabled people etc. The car traffic is limited to the Mete Cd (the bus stops are also located here) and Tak-i Zafer Cd. in an optimized pedestrian street profiles.

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II Green Taksim

The green Taksim is designed to reflect the diverse and unique ecology of the Turkish geography. Native grasses, herbs, bushes and trees are planted in the new green edge, reflecting the diversity of color, height, and appearance of the landscape of Turkey. The mix of the proposed trees and vegetation and the mix of high and low trees will encourage wildlife diversity (bees, butterflied and birds) and it will extend the ecological ecosystem of the Macka Democracy park.

Trees will ensure natural shelter and give shading from the sun. 510 new trees will improve natural cooling of the air by evaporation. In addition, with the water strategy, the new Gezi park belt will offer an optimal climate comfort. New green soil islands will help to absorb rain water, capture and hold humidity.

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6. Trees heritage

Existing trees 1:5000

The existing 1010 trees in the North, North/West and North/East of the site are kept in their locations and carefully preserved.

The existing trees located next to the traffic underpass (large Platanus orientalis and Platanus acerifolia) are preserved by offsetting an optimal radius of 9 m for these large trees roots to grow. As these trees are located on the height of 82.00 and the plaza is on the height of 80.00, the preserved tree islands forms a small mountains which can be used for various play and sit activities.

Existing trees (1010 trees)

coherent frame around the Central Taksim and the further from the square are various and diverse big tree species like, Pinus pinea and Aesculus hippocastanum on the North, Robina pseudoacacia, Tilia rubra, Quercus rober, Sophora japonica and Cedrus libani glauca on the East.

The majority of the preserved trees are Platus orientalist/acerifolia creating a

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Tree based ID of the transformed green edge

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7. Trees transplanted

Transplanted trees 1:5000

About 180 trees, mostly, small trees and medium high bushes located at the current Gezi park esplanade we propose to transplant to the proposed green edge. Among the esplanade’s trees, 140 trees are smaller than 8 m and can be easily transplanted to their new locations. 40 trees are between 8-12 m high and their transplantation process will be carefully planned with experts.

Transplanted trees (180 trees) Transplanted trees new spots (180 trees)

The majority of the transplanted trees are Magnolia grandiflora (5-8 m high; 44 trees in total) and Acer Negundo (5-7 m high; 32 trees in total). The transplanted evergreens will be located in the new individual pots while the rest will be arranged in the grouped large pots which offer possibility to grow both - higher and lower trees.

The transplantation process will include root pruning, which will help the trees to grow roots that can travel with them to their new locations.

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8 - 15 m high transplanted trees: 40 trees

TILIA TOMENTOSA 8-12 X 6-10 M (HXB)

PLATANUS ORIENTALIS 8-12 X 2-12 M (HXB)

PLATANUS ACERIFOLIA 8-11 X 5-12 M (HXB)

FRAXINUS ANGUSTIFOLIA 12 X 12-14 M (HXB)

CELTIS AUSTRALIS 12 X 10 M (HXB)

NR OR TREES: 19

NR OR TREES: 15

NR OF TREES: 3

NR OF TREES: 2

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4 - 8 m high transplanted trees: 96 trees

MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 5-8 X 3-5 M (HXB)

ACER NEGUNDO 5-7 X 2-4 M (HXB)

QUERCUS ILEX 4-8 X 5-9 M (HXB)

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA 7 X 5-7 M (HXB)

LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM 4-8 X 6-8 M (HXB)

AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA 8 X 2 M (HXB)

CUPRESSUS ARIZONICA 7 X 5 M (HXB)

CEDRUS DEODORA 7 X 5 M (HXB)

NR OR TREES: 44

NR OR TREES: 32

NR OR TREES: 6

NR OR TREES: 4

NR OR TREES: 4

NR OR TREES: 2

NR OR TREES: 1

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PRUNUS NIGRA “PISSARDI” 8 X 6 M (HXB)

CERSIS SILIQUASTRUM 6 X 12 M (HXB)

NR OR TREES: 1

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2 - 4 m high transplanted trees/ bushes: 44 trees

LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA 2-3 X 1-2 M (HXB)

PHOTINIA SERRULATA 2-4 X 1 M (HXB)

TAXUS BACCATA 2-4 X 3-4 M (HXB)

LAUROCERASUS OFFICINALIS 3 X 3 M (HXB)

PICEA PUNGENS “GLAUCA” 4 X 3 M (HXB)

EUONYMUS JAPONICA 3.5 X 3.5 M (HXB)

İLEX AQUIFOLIUM 3.5 X 3 M (HXB)

BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS 2 X 2.5 M (HXB)

NR OR TREES: 13

NR OR TREES: 13

NR OR TREES: 10

NR OR TREES: 3

NR OR TREES: 2

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NR OR TREES: 1

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Transplanted trees catalogue

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8. Trees islands

Tree islands - vegetation diversity epicenters 1:5000

Tree islands (larger soil boxes) Diversity of trees and vegetations Small trees in individual pots/soil boxes Underground infrastructure

New soil boxes for trees are created in zones above the underground infrastructure.

The boxes are either small ones- intended for individual tree, 45 cm height to act as a bench. The individual boxes are hosting various small evergreens - small trees and high bushes.

To grow larger trees on top of the underground infrastructure, larger soil island boxes are created. Their soil topography reflect the soil needed for the specific tree and its size. These green islands will be the green diversity epicenters - they will be filled with all the vegetation and trees variety - high next to low, bushes, herbs, grasses representing all variety of Turkish local trees and plants.

The large soil islands will be planted intentionally informal, to reflect as close as possible the way plants grow in nature. Native grasses, herbs, bushes and trees are planted in the new green edge, reflecting the diversity of color, height, and appearance of the landscape of Turkey. In addition, green islands will absorb water during heavy rains, helping with water handling. They will capture and hold humidity and shade the surface.

The soil islands areas will incorporate metro and funicular ventilation and emergency exits currently penetrating the public space surface and will absorb them in the greenery.

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Principle section of the soil mointain height correlating to the size of a tree 1:300

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9. Trees ecosystem

Identities of the green 1:5000

Existing Gezi park Preserved trees islands Pinède (510 trees) Diverse trees islands Pots

In the areas with no underground infrastructure, a 7x7m grid of pine trees will be established (510 trees). They have been choosen for their evergreen quality which will provide all year round a great green color and they will insure climate protection.

Une grande pinède in Istanbul.

openness, as well as functionality in relations to the individual plant types.

The whole complex of trees will create a great green ecosytem around Central Taksim but it will stretch and strengthen the ecological corridor of the Macka Democracy Park even closer to the urban life of the active Istanbul city center.

It will consist of Pinus nigra (H: 15-18m; W: 7m) and Pinus brutia/Turkish pine (H: 15m; W: 6m). To ensure that the proposed plant grid 7x7m are not too small and the space will not become very dense and dark under the crowns, nuanced processing of the plant grid and plant use will be carried out to ensure sufficient light and

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Existing Gezi park

Preserved trees islands

Preserved trees and planting of extra bushes and herbs to increase biodiversity potentials.

Preserved trees islands (mostly platanus) are inhabited by various programming.

Pinède

Trees islands

New visually transparent grid of the pine trees.

Diversity created by use of transplanted and new turkish tree species, high and low trees, variety of bushed and herbs representing all variety of Turkish local trees and vegetations.

Pots Pots are located on top of undergound and are forming sitting furnitures and hosting various species of evergreens.

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Existing & preserved high trees (8-15 m)

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Aesculus hippocastanum (H: 15m; W: 12m)

Platanus acerifolia/orientalis (H: 15m; W: 10m)

Tilia rubra (H: 13m; W: 7m)

Pinus brutia (Turkish pine) (H: 15m; W: 6m)

Abies cilicica (H: 15m; W: 6m)

Robina pseudoacacia (H: 13m; W: 5m)

Pinus pinea (H: 12m; W: 9m)

Quercus rober (H: 12m; W: 10m)

Sophora japonica (H: 10m; W: 10m)

Cedrus libani glauca (H: 9m; W: 7m)

Acer negundo (H: 9m; W: 7m)

New high trees (15-18 m)

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Pinus nigra (H: 18m; W: 7m)

Corylus colurna (Turkish hazel) (H: 15m; W: 6m)

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CANOPY OF TREES

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9. Material reuse

Surface materiality 1:5000

Terazzo carpet with marmara marble Green surfaces Water mirror surfaces Existing Republic Monument stone Mosaic of surfaces (wood, grass, grafitti, glass, patio etc)

The surface of the carpet is intended as a statement for material reuse. As the overall material we are proposing to create a continuous surface made from reused various stones of the existing Gezi park surfaces (limestone etc.) in order to create a bright and low carbon terrazzo. At the same time, the terrazzo surface will incorporate larger rectangular pieces (1.75x3.5 m and 1.75x1.75m) of the Marmara marble from the existing Gezi Park main stair that we propose to transform into a glass tribune. The trees island and pots of trees will be also made from terrazzo, their edges are a seating furniture (height: 45cm).

The infills of the Central Taksim plaza will form a material diversity – a mosaic of

grass, water mirror and water sculpture, a robust surface like wood or metal to host market or dance events, graffiti art, glass surface and patio will visually link the plaza with the underground museum.

This mosaic is intended as a ‘land art’ project developed together with Istanbul artists and will be an element which can be transformed in time for various special occasions and artist/curatorial statements.

The materials used for all surfaces aims to be low carbon, locally sourced, at the same time functional, durable, with a minimum of maintenance.

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Fragment of the marble cast in the terazzo

Various stones of the current Gezi park surfaces (limestone etc) will be reused in the new minerals mix of terrazo paiving.

Marmara marble from Gezi Park stairs cut and reused as surface elements (1.75x3.5 m and 1.75x1.75m) in the terrazzo carpet

Sustainable terrazzo

Reuse of the Marmara marble

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10. Microclimate comfort

Water and shadow system 1:5000

Water systems (water mirror, fountains) Shade from the trees New diverse islands of local plants Visually transparent pine trees Small trees in pots

The grid of trees will offer a natural shade with their large crown. While smaller trees and bushes will insure a natural humidity spread during the hottest day. The 510 new trees will improve natural cooling of the air by evaporation. The gentle hills created by the tree islands will offer shelter from the wind conditions and offer outdoor climate comfort.

circumstances. On the Central Taksim, water features can be activated in the everyday situation forming a diverse, refreshing and playful landscape of water in the plaza. It can be desactivated in the times of mass events or demonstrations.

Refreshing climate comfort will be ensured by water elements, like in front of the AKM and like in some part of the new esplanade which will create a new dynamic water system. The water zones will create fountains sprays and watering fields, which can be activated and deactivated depending on a climate and the programming

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Crowns of the trees creating natural shade

Variety of playful water elements ensuring refreshing climate confort

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III Livable Taksim

Diversity of urban spaces creates local communities and spaces for everyone. The plan contains a diversity of urban spaces, which changes in character and sizes. The overall programs enable a wide spectrum of urban life and citizen appropriation. The two main urban spaces - the Central Taksim plaza and the green edge – each of them in a different way allow multiple programming of urban life and experiences of human scale. The green edge we propose to design with a sensory experience within a radius of 2 m (by planting, lighting, urban furniture, paving details).

While for the Central Taksim plaza we intend to use the pattern of the original esplanade park as flexible zones to be programmed and filled with multiple patterns of use and experience.

Different programs and seasonal events, which could take place in the plaza, will promote its plural identity (Art-Taksim, Play-Taksim, Market-Taksim, Sports-Taksim etc.) and citizen’s appropriation.

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1. Taksim node

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1. GEZI PARK 2. MACKA DEMOKRASI PARK 3. VODOFONE PARK 4. 10 ARALIK SEHITLERI PARK 5. CUMHURIYET PARKI 6. DOLMABAHCE SARAYI 7. CEMIL TOPUZIU OPEN AIR THEATER 8. TASKISLA 9. MACKA

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ATATÜRK LIBRARY

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Central Taksim square and the Gezi park green edge is linked by a continuous soft mobility

All cultural functions are linked through the Taksim ‘cultural loop’ to create a continuous

path to the larger park structure on the North/ East of the site (Macka Democraty park,

trajectory between AKM cultural street, AKM, Istanbul City Museum (proposed underground

Cumhuriyet parki, waterfront, etc.) in a continuous green loop which is around 4 km long.

cultural program), Central Taksim plaza and the Ataturk Library. The loop will be underpinned

The park path is linked to the Gezi Park with a pedestrian bridge connection in North of

by 5 art works in public space located along this cultural trajectory.

the site and through a new public link though the Ataturk Library garden. The park path will transform few road-crossing points for soft mobility prioritized intersection nodes.

1. PARK LOOP

WEEKLY MARKET

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İSTIKLAL SHOPPING STREET 3. SHOPPING LOOP

3. Shopping loop

4. Central Taksim plaza as meeting point of all flows (loops)

İstiklal shopping street naturally continues towards the Central Taksim plaza where a weekly

The three proposed flows - park/ recreational, cultural and shopping with mark Central

market can take place and even more other functions, underlining the shopping trajectory

Taksim as the meeting point of these flows and therefore will ensure its connection to the

until the Central Taksim.

rest of the city and constant flow of people.

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2. Taksim programs

SITTING

HOTEL GARDEN

PICNIC

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BIO-DIVERSITY TEST GARDEN

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AKM GARDEN

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Overall programming of the spaces 1:5000

Metro & funicular entrances Pavillions (cafe, restaurant etc), 250 m2 Kiosks, 38 m2

The Gezi Park green frame is diversely programmed ranging from more quiet functions into the North (hammock resting, bio-diversity test garden, picnic areas, urban fitness, kids playground etc.) and more active and public functions onto the South next to the metro entrance and AKM (open air board games, pop up cultural food and flea market, Maksem outdoor exhibition area etc.). In a part of the Library garden we propose to locate an event garden which can host outdoor cinema and concerts in the nature. Along the main movement promenade are located soft mobility parking/rental and various small kiosks.

The Central Taksim plaza is an adaptable structure for hosting big events, medium

events and daily life functions. The plaza will host multiple cultural activities organized by community and Istanbul municipality to enhance sense of belonging and ownership.

The overall programming is enhanced and can be changed depending on season, day/night or special event conditions. In winter the water mirror play zones can be transformed into ice-skating, the kids playground used as snow playground. In summer, the park areas with less trees will turn into places for sunbathing, hills will be occupied for picnic and outdoor games will be used (pétanque, board games etc.). Spring and autumn will be popular times for outdoor market and events.

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Everyday use (Mix of activities) Different pieces of the mosaic can host different dayly events and functions - water playgrounds, small pop-up food market, yoga field, space for cummunity tend with their events. The plaza is populated by loose chairs offering to be used according to specific needs of the users.

Big event (Concert) The water systems of the plaza are turned off and the mosaic fields are filled with rolled out grass for informal seating sitation for thousands of people.

Medium event (Weekly market situation) Mosaic pieces with robust materiality (wood/metal) are occupied by market while other fields can be used for various daily recreational activites.

Robust and flexible event plaza framework The Central Taksim plaza framework forms an open and adaptive layout to undold activites ranging from daily life uses to large mass vents.

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3. Taksim art

3.

GEZI PARK ART WORK

4.

LIBRARY GARDEN ART WORK

5.

AKM SQUARE ART WORK 2.

PLAZA ART WORK

1.

ISTANBUL CITY MUSEUM ART WORK

Loop of the art in public space and central plaza as land art canvas 1:5000

Cultural loop 5 art works in public space Plaza land art guidelines

Taksim art strategy consists of the Central Taksim plaza as a land art object and 5 art works in public space located along the proposed cultural loop. Some of the art works will be created for daytime experience, however some of them will be ‘light art’ or projection art and will activate the public space in the evening/night times.

Central Taksim plaza ‘land art’ mosaic will be developed together with Istanbul artists and will be an element, which can be transformed in time for various special occasions and artist/ curatorial statements.

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View to the AKM cultural house fwater art object rom a cafe pavilion

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4. Taksim urban elements

Park architectural elements 1:5000

Metro & funicular entrances Pavillions (cafe, restaurant etc), 250 m2 Kiosks, 38 m2 Links across green islands Benches

Central Taksim will have a variety of pavilions, kiosks and urban furniture elements to enhance a variety of use. We propose to distribute 7 small kiosks across the public space (38 m2 each). 4 circular pavilions (250m2 each) for cafĂŠ, bar, flower shop will be located within the green islands. Some of the pavilions can be only with roof and be used during summer, some can be with external glazing and used all seasons long.

The metro and funicular entrances are marked with a light roof structure which protects from weather conditions (sun, snow, rain) and creates a meeting place. All of the pavilions, kiosks and metro entrances will have similar materiality - transparent and light with a maximum contact to the green nature spots surrounding. Pavilions, kiosks and underground entrances will become central light elements during the night.

The project is designating 2 belvedere pavilions at the edge of the Central Taksim plaza to activate the plaza in everyday uses, they are kept from the existing Gezi park.

Series of links are created across the green islands to improve connectivity in the plaza. The green islands are also inhabited by various and playful access ramps, bridges to create theatrical access and experience of the natural spots.

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View to the new metro entrance from the Republic Monument

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5. Istanbul city museum

Istanbul City Museum 1:5000

Central Taksim proposal offers a potential to establish a 11 000 m2 (plot area) cultural program under the plaza. Project envisions this program it as a Istanbul City Museum with a 2 additional parking levels. We transformed the existing marble stair into a public tribune South orientated on one hand and place the main entrance of the museum below it on the other hand. The delivery and car parking access is located on the North just next to the InterContinental Istanbul hotel from the Mete Cd. street.

series of programmatic boxes (galleries, auditoriums etc.) which provide the great potential to develop and strengthen the interaction with the Central Taksim plaza (patio, view glass opening etc.).

The pattern of Gezi park can be reinterpreted in many ways and provide to the future exhibition a wide range of possibility to create outstanding scenography.

The museum is contemporary manifesto of the Henry Prost Gezi park design. It aims to preserve and enhance the great identity of Central Taksim plaza. It forms a

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View from the Istanbul City Museum

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Central Taksim

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Istanbul City Museum

2 levels of undergound parking (800 cars)

Exploded axonometric of the underground program CENTRAL TAKSIM

MAIN ENTRANCE

CLOACK ROOM

LOBBY

AUDITORIUM

TOWER MODELS

ISTANBUL HISTORY GALLERY

TECHNIC

CITY MAP

ISTANBUL MOSQUE

HISTORIC HOUSING

ARCHIVE

ORNAMENT HALL

EARTHQUAKE HALL

WORKSHOP

CITY SCULPTURES

ISTANBUL ASIA

ISTANBUL EUROPE

LANDSCAPE

ISTANBUL MOVIES

CITY NARRATIVES

BOSPHORUS GALLERY

ECOLOGY

STORAGE

CAFE

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Existing Gezi park esplanade

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