Kurbagalidere Urban Design
Kurbagalidere Urban Design
The design aims to uncover and enhance the potentials of expansive urban areas, rehabilitating them according to their dynamics for public use. Strategic catalysts have been placed to initiate transformations, enriching the urban experience through interconnected pedestrian promenades. A tranquil, minimalist landscape highlights Kurbağalıdere, creating a vital urban void accessible from all city points, fostering diverse activities and social interactions.
The architectural approach focuses on integrating the design area into the urban fabric and transforming it into a new urban hub. A design language that promotes inclusivity and fluidity has been adopted, tailored to the climatic context of Kadıköy.
Kurbagalidere Urban Design
Examining the distinct zones;
Zone 1: This zone includes an open parking facility, a marriage registration office, and transit stations. The municipal building is preserved and integrated into its surroundings, transforming the area into a green public space. The space between the municipality and the marriage office is pedestrianized, enhancing its potential as a town square.
Zone 2: The marriage office is reorganized with a city forum, fire station, and underground parking, stimulating regional transformation. Open space needs are met with Söğütlüçeşme Square, while a forum encourages social interaction. Continuous pedestrian promenades connect key areas, preserving vital green spaces.
Zone 3: Arrangements for transportation on match days aim for broader accessibility during non-match days. Gathering areas are designed to separate fan access from traffic, enhancing public usability. This zone is intended to restore the region’s recreational identity, with nearby residential developments slated for transformation into a green park.
Zone 4: The structure of Yoğurtçu Park is preserved, with platforms enhancing users' relationship with water. Bicycle paths promote activity, extending the green fabric into Kuşdili Meadow, while traffic regulations ensure promenade continuity, facilitating pedestrian crossings.
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