PROJE FARKLI FONKSIYONLARI BIR ARADA
BARINDIRIRKEN, ÇEVRE BAĞLAM VE ÖZELLIKLI
TOPOGRAFYAYA UYGUN BIR TASARIM
ÖNERIYOR.
THE PROJECT BRINGS TOGETHER DIFFERENT
FUNCTIONS AND RELATES WELL WITH THE EXISTING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT AND THE UNIQUE
TOPOGRAPHY.
Section Silhouette
emphasizing the link to the existing historic fabric of Bitlis.
Particularly the use of Ahlat volcanic stone, with its characteristic
reddish brown color, is an important addition as it is a local
stone of Bitlis. It is found near Mount Ararat and acts as a natural
brick composed during the volcanic explosion of the mountain.
This local stone used in historic houses, mosques, tombs, and
churches of the area is also used by the architectural team in
this new example of contemporary architecture for Bitlis. This
approach strengthens the link between the traditional and the
modern. The contrast between the darker tones of the Ahlat stone
and light beige color of Urfa stone emphasizes the architectonic
aspects of the project along with the use of timber to provide
lightness to the design. The rough stone used on the levees of
the river contrasts with the smooth surfaces of the cut stone used
on the surfaces of the open areas and building units in terms
of texture, color, and scale. This project epitomizes the role of
local stone in creating modern public spaces that respects the
local environmental and cultural context. From this perspective,
it is a significant architectural statement that natural stone is a
critical parameter for resolving the conflict between modern and
traditional, especially in public spaces.
MİMAR / ARCHITECT: Sekizartı Mimarlık
Kentsel Tasarım – So? Mimarlık
YER / LOCATION: Bitlis
YIL / YEAR: 2009
PROGRAM / PROGRAMME: Kentsel tasarım,
meydan düzenlemesi, restorasyon / Urban
design, town square planning, restoration
MALZEME / MATERIALS: Bazalt, Urfa taşı,Ahlat
taşı, ahşap / Basalt, Urfa stone, Ahlat stone,
timber
ALAN / AREA: 20.000 m2
TASARIM EKİBİ / DESIGN TEAM: Devrim Çimen,
Sertaç Erten, Oral Göktaş, Sevince Bayrak
OCAK - ŞUBAT 2014 / JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2014 • NATURA 59