Structure 2011
The workshop is divided into analysis, strategy, tactics, actions, evaluation. The analysis evaluates the qualities, potentials and problems of the site. It evaluates cultural built patterns, urban and architectonic identity, built heritage, housing typologies, transportation and road systems, food systems, diversity of green areas and public spaces, industry and commerce, leisure and tourism, multicultural synergies, diversification of the use of the space, public participation, self-organized activities, boundaries, conflict zones, wastelands, sacred spaces, historical settings, established community habits and traditions). In this phase, participants are guided by experts (visit to the site and lectures) about Istanbul context and the specific case study.
Based on the analysis, the strategy identifies different approaches in the time implementation of an urban rehabilitation project. The goal is the reinvention of a productive landscape considering the multicultural and multifunctional character of Golden Horn, and taking into account its built and socio-cultural heritage. The students will work in the creation of scenarios and actors involved mapping processes of change,re-adaptation and preservetion.
Based on the strategy, different proposed tactics are studied. It answers the question HOW. How do we reinvent a space that already has its own synergies, cultural patterns and multi cultural social identity? How do we integrate different programs to achieve a multifunctional space? How do we bring together food, leisure, tourism , housing and industry?
Based on the tactics, different design actions are developed. It involves the small scale design decisions and it answers the question WHAT. What type of urban landscape we will have as a result? What type of street-life, housing areas and neighbourhood facility programs we will achieve? What type of parks, green areas and public spaces do we need? The evaluation will help to draw the conclusions about the results and value their strengths and weaknesses.
The workshop consists of eight days, from Monday 4th of July to Monday 11th. On the 4th of July, the visit of the site will be guided by Dr. Emrah Turkyilmaz and Dr. Cigdem Canbay Turkyilmaz. From Tuesday to Sunday the students will divide in groups. Each group will take their decisions as a team on a specific strategic rehabilitation plan for the area. The groups will continue together developing tactics and actions for their strategic proposal. On Monday morning, 11th of July, we will have the final presentation. Every morning from 10.00 to 11.00 we will have a lecture of an invited guest, expert in the field. Every group will be guided by coordinators and assistants.