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Days After Disaster | Master Graduation Project

Tutor: Prof. Eric Helter | Solo Project | 2023

Berlin History Museum | 2nd Semester Master Project

Tutor: Prof. Ralf Niebergall Solo Project | 2022

Canakkale Municipality ‘Bazaar and Life Center’ Competition

Professional Work with Deren Uysal Architecture | 2018

Bachelor Graduation Project

Tutor: Prof. Kader Reyhan | Solo Project | 2019

Professional Competition Project | 2020

With: Ceren Muratdag. Cagatay Akarca

4th Semester Bachelor Project

Tutor: Prof. Levent Senturk | 2017

Concrete Ideas Idea Competition | 2016

With: Arif Gonul. Ekin Unlu, Tulay Haspulat

Alzheimer Awareness Fashion Show

Tutor: Prof. Ozan Avcı, Prof. Aysen Celen Ozturk

#01ROOF

Master Graduation Project | Days After Disaster

Solo Work | 2023

Supervisor | Prof. Eric Helter

Programs | Rhino3D, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator

Disasters present significant challenges to communities globally, and their impact can be devastating. Historically, individuals attributed natural catastrophes, such as earthquakes and landslides, to a higher power’s will. However, modern society has a superior awareness of their root causes. Despite this advancement, we still encounter difficulties in discovering comprehensive solutions to reduce the impact of disasters and protect human lives and infrastructure. This thesis project centers on the Turkish-Syrian earthquake that transpired on February 6, 2023.

The project explores the issues within the current disaster response systems and presents a solution to the challenges in reducing the impact of disasters and safeguarding lives and infrastructure. Through an in-depth analysis of the existing disaster management systems, this project aims to provide actionable recommendations. The design emphasizes the crucial significance of pre-disaster readiness, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive emergency supplies and easily accessible shelters that can act as resource centers during crises. In addition, a well-designed communication system enables prompt coordination and sustainable housing solutions during the post-disaster phase.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO? | HOW SHOULD BE THE SYSTEM?

A survey was conducted to gain insights into the experiences of earthquake survivors. The survey aimed to gather demographic information, assess participants’ preparedness prior to the disaster, examine their immediate response after the event, and explore their future plans. A total of 61 participants took part in the survey.

In conclusion, the research and survey findings demonstrate the inefficiencies in disaster organization and the critical importance of coordination between survivors and officials. Enhanced efforts are required to improve disaster preparedness education, streamline response mechanisms, and address the diverse accommodation needs of affected individuals.

The study emphasizes the need for effective coordination and communication to ensure a more efficient and resilient response to future disasters.

By recognising the enduring significance of traditional Anatolian houses and the positive attributes associated with courtyards, it becomes possible to appreciate the cultural and social dimensions of housing. This understanding can inform future approaches to housing design and reconstruction efforts, incorporating elements that promote social cohesion, well-being and a sense of belonging in the aftermath of disasters.

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Before Disaster infrastructure that are resistant to earthquakes

During Disaster emergency shelters or safe zones that can withstand earthquakes

After Disaster designing housing solutions for those who have lost their homes

BEFORE DISASTER - Proposed Structure

Why we need the

As an initial step, the establishment of pre-designated emergency hubs within urban areas is recommended. These hubs can serve as both assembly areas and storage facilities for urgent necessities, readily available for use during emergency situations. It is noteworthy that existing infrastructure, such as small kiosks, photo booths, or flower shops, could potentially serve as suitable emergency hubs. These hubs could not only fulfill their regular commercial functions but also double as designated assembly areas during emergencies.

Roof as an Emergency Shelter

During a disaster, the emergency hub can function as an extended facility to meet the needs of those affected, particularly women and children. These hubs provide a defined space for individuals to gather and get necessary items. The hubs act as known locations of aid in the case of government intervention. The results of a survey done among earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria reveal cases of delayed relief ranging from 3 to 5 days across different regions.

These emergency centres are designed to provide a range of facilities to meet essential needs. These include facilities such as showers and composting toilets to maintain hygiene, provision of clothing, dry food and water to alleviate shortages. In addition, the inclusion of batteries will enable individuals to meet their power needs, particularly for communications.

By implementing these measures, the emergency centres provide a centralised and organised approach to the distribution of necessary resources, ensuring timely access to essential supplies immediate aftermath of the disaster.

‘Transformation from Tent to Rooms’

‘The traditional Turkish house is a reflection of architectural heritage, cultural practices, and societal norms. It has evolved over time, shaped by the social and cultural infrastructure of different periods and regions. The core of the traditional Turkish house is the central room, which exhibits planning and usage features that align with the shelter structures of the nomadic period. This room, along with the connecting seating area known as the “sofa,” forms the residence’s nucleus.

The design of the traditional Turkish house is characterized by its unique size, shape, and interior layout. Regardless of economic status or social standing, certain design components such as family structure, flexibility, privacy, and the use of furniture and decorations are shared across different types of residences, including palaces, mansions, and rural houses.

AFTER DISASTER - Possible Plan Proposals

Extented Part

‘Planning of this floor begins with the room. Rooms are connected to each other with a living space called “sofa”. The most important feature of sofa is apart from forming the circulation among rooms, to be the place where the big family gathers and does daily works.’

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4-6 Person

AFTER DISASTER - Transition from a Camp to City

In anticipation of the potential transformation of temporary camps into permanent cities, it is imperative for governments to establish pre-determined locations and viable infrastructure plans. These designated areas should be identified and addressed proactively, taking into consideration the guidelines and requirements.

Why we need a Network?

Effective communication during emergencies is a significant challenge, particularly in situations where people in need need to connect with relevant organisations providing assistance. The magnitude of this challenge increases with the scale of the disaster. To mitigate these challenges, it is essential for organisations, particularly government agencies, to establish a pre-existing emergency communications network.

By proactively establishing such a network, the potential chaos and confusion that often occurs during emergencies can be mitigated. People affected by the disaster would have access to vital information, including where to seek help and who to contact. In this context, the development and use of a dedicated communication application could prove invaluable. By implementing a remotely controlled system, organisations would be able to efficiently assess humanitarian needs on the ground, determine appropriate responses and identify areas where assistance is needed.

#02 GUIDING WALLS

2nd Semester Master Project | The History of Berlin

Solo Work | 2022

Supervisor | Prof. Ralf Niebergall

Programs | Rhino3D, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator

Project Area I 4.067 m 2

Type I Cultural

Berlin is a multicultural and diverse city. Every time chapter in Berlin has its own concepts and its own dark-light times. So, while creating the spaces, the goal was to design spaces that offer flexibility and different concepts with walls. Visitors can see cultural, economic, or political concepts in each era. During design, added walls were used for guiding, information, interactive, and also for creating spaces for the exhibition items.

With these walls, people can sense the way they are directed. Also, they experience different perspectives.

These walls can be used the inform people. The material can be LED walls or plaster. Also, existing walls can be used.

These walls can carry different items for the museum. Also, it can be used as a background for exhibition items.

1. Guiding Walls

2. Visual/Informative Walls

2. Furnished Walls

2000s Golden Twenties

Different atmospheres were created for each period with the help of light and materials. As an example of using the perspective is that there is a corridor where a person will see the dark times while entering the 1700s after that when the person exits the 1700s sees the light times of the era from the opposite direction. We can see the effect of perspective in many spaces in the Guided Walls.

For example, in Dark Age Era, they feel the darkness. The whole place is guided by lights and walls. But in the dark age will feel the opposite. Here they will be lost their direction and feel the dark age with the loss of light. At Berlin Wall, they will feel the wall but they can not enter. After that, visitors feel the 1960s as a two-sided city with lights and materials. In the 2000s, with the dynamic usage of the floor, they will see different aspects of the new Berlin in every step.

Golden Twenties Area

1700s Area

Entry to Museum Berlin Wall

#03ARCADE

Inrernship Project | Deren Uysal Architecture

Solo Work | 2018

Supervisor | Assoc. Prof. Deren Uysal, Selen Ozdogan

Programs | SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Lumion

Project Area I 27,590 m 2

Type I Cultural | Competition

Arcade is a connector element which designed to ensure sustainability in public surfaces and urban spaces in a meaningful whole.

#I took part as an intern in this project and, I made contribution on design, visualising and, model making.

+6.00 FLOOR PLAN

COURTYARD

AUDITORIUM ENTRY

Arcade was designed as a binding element in front of the project area in order to continue the public surface continuity to the public garden, starting from ‘Iskele Square’ and continuing as ‘Cumhuriyet Boulevard-Cumhuriyet Square / Ceremony Area, Project Area + Muarrem Aksoy Park.’

While the project connects urban spaces and public surfaces through Arcade, it also creates a public surface / public space within itself. The edited public surface retracts on the ground floor and forms a square in itself.

COURTYARD

NIGHT VIEW

SYSTEM DETAIL

PROGRAM

Stores | Conference Hall | Municipality Offices | Mini Movie Theater | Exhibition Hall | Administration | Workshop AreA | Food&Beverage

Areas | Commercial Area, Stores | Information Area and Security | Car Park, Services

#04 INTERFACE

Bachelor Graduation Project | Art Center Design

Solo Work | 2019

Supervisor | Prof. Kader Reyhan

Programs | SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator

Project Area I 10,560 m 2

Type I Cultural

By changing places within the building, the person looking at the building from different perspectives creates the fourth dimension, so to speak, and gives the space its holistic reality.

- Bruno Zevi -

The interface is the state of being which is the present between the past and the future. These states that define human and space which are very limited and defined in both physical and functional interfaces. The aim of the project is to increase the potential of these situations which shapes human life.

Passage

The project area is located in the city center, which is near the water, but the connection between the water and the place does not allow passage. Project area has several potentials due to its location, nevertheless these potentials are not exposed. One of the aim in design is to increase efficiency about passages.

USE of EXISTING GREEN AREA

USE of EXISTING GREEN AREA WITH RIVER

SEMI-ACTIVE USE of EXISTING GREEN AREA

#05CABIN

Professional Project

Team Work | Ceren Muratdag, Cagatay Akarca

Programs | SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Lumion

Project Area I 50 m 2

Type I Accommodation | Competition

The Cabin is a social space where people come together and strengthen the bond of belonging to each other also, it is a private place where you can find peace.

When we were deciding on material selection, we used brick material for both cost and efficient insulation. In addition to brick, we preferred wood as a warm material on the separating wall and roof. We preferred portable furniture that allows flexible use of spaces and saves space. Thus, we created flexible areas that allow different use of space for different activities. For example, the use of under the staircase as storage for firewood and studio materials.

#06 LABYRINTH

4th Semester Bachelor Project

Solo Work | 2017

Supervisor | Prof. Levent Senturk

Project Area I 20 m 2

Type I Installation

Were people aware of the traces which they use every day?

The project concept aimed to show the human circulation in three dimensions by following the intensity and trace of the human circulation in Bademlik Campus. As a result of the analyzes carried out within this scope, a part of the design was applied on a 1/1 scale.

The project has been realized in 1/1 scale in Bademlik Campus of Eskisehir Osmangazi University. During the design, 800 pieces of wooden slats with 5-5 sections and 220 cm length were used. In the first stage, connection points on one side are spaced at 20 cm gaps with a diameter of 0.8 cm. On the other surface, connection points were drilled at the same measure but, they were shifted 10 cm in order not to overlap with the other surface’s connection holes.

In order to join the two wooden units, the same faces of the units are brought together and joined with the help of screws. Thus, multiple units are obtained from which we can provide the turns in human circulation. The designing of the units is continued with the same logic until the desired majority. In addition, at the turning points of wooden slats, the slats are strengthened with the help of clamps.

#07 GREEN SIDE WALK

Student Competition Project | Finalist

Team Work | Arif Gonul, Ekin Unlu, Tulay Haspulat Programs | SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop

Type I Competition

Although it is not easy to make designs that cover everyone, it is one of our tasks to think of all people while designing.

In this project, I took part in design phase and visualising.

Produced from 70% concrete and 25% phosphorus, the mixture is sometimes used as a flooring in parks and playgrounds with its self-forming mesh, creating a track for the visually impaired through the formation of small particles and their systemic alignment.

Tiles used as panels in façade coatings can provide buildings with different façade appearances for nighttime visibility. These plates, which can be used as flooring in parks, can also be turned into alternative playgrounds for children by lighting the parks or systematically arranging the particles.

The phosphorus concrete track is designed, like the ordinary track, to draw attention to the need not to park the vehicle and not to occupy the road in any way, and to give its users the opportunity to use their second senses.

The strips, which provide light and color at night, are very useful for the visually impaired and elderly. People with limited visibility (such as careless people walking while looking at the phone) become more aware of other people around them and it provides avoiding possible collisions. Where the pedestrian crosses the street, where the pedestrian needs to change direction, the texture of the ground changes, warning that the pedestrian is approaching a dangerous area.

#08 Alzheimer Awareness Fashion Show

2nd Semester Bachelor Project

Team Work | 2015

Team | Cagatay Akarca, Necmi Yapar, Rafet Alagoz

empty box box with filled by photos boxes joined by stitch

This project was made for an Alzheimer’s care home. In this show, architecture students made clothes with the theme of Alzheimer’s. The money was collected by the audience of the show for the care house.

The dress was made out of a pyramid of boxes. The empty boxes were filled with photos showing the old Turkish films. Some of the empty boxes were used to represent Alzheimer’s disease.

I participated in the design phase and the demonstration of the dress in the show.

Made of one Empty Box