BAĞCILAR DISTRICT, GÖZTEPE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR RISKY AREA AND SURROUNDINGS

The 22-hectare area, declared a high-risk zone, required planning due to its composition of dilapidated and structurally unsound buildings that are vulnerable to potential earthquakes. In accordance with the master plan at a scale of 1:5,000 and the implementation plan at a scale of 1:1,000, the aim is to counteract unplanned urbanisation and to design an integrated urban space that complies with the regulations, taking into account variables such as sustainability, quality of life and accessibility.The planning work to be carried out includes the implementation studies aimed at eliminating the risks arising from the ground condition of the area and the unhealthy construction on it, revealing all kinds of dynamics that have potential in the area, creating a healthy and safe living space.

BAĞCILAR DISTRICT MAHMUTBEY NEIGHBOURHOOD WEST OF MOSTAR BRIDGE STREET RISKY AREA ZONING PLANS

The design study has been carried out to eliminate earthquake risks, achieve a more liveable and high quality residential area, and implement a new planning and urban design approach in line with current regulations. The aim is to create a more refined residential area, made up of new structures, to overcome the existing deficiencies in social, cultural and technical infrastructure and to address the issue of public space, which is currently very lacking. In other words, the aim is to enable the redevelopment of the high-risk area, which is rapidly evolving and changing, to meet the new physical, social, economic, cultural and environmental needs that are emerging in its context.

ÜMRANİYE DISTRICT ELMALIKENT NEIGHBOURHOOD URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

The urban design project has been developed at the request of Ümraniye Municipality under the “Joint Service Protocol between the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization and GEDAŞ Real Estate Valuation Inc”. The project aims to renew the ageing building stock while integrating it with the surrounding environment, ultimately creating a high quality urban area in terms of quality of life. The project’s transportation scheme and mass movements have been designed with the natural structure and topography in mind. Due to the slope, development has been avoided around the valley floor and amenities such as parks, mosques and kindergartens have been placed in these areas. The main objectives of the urban design project to revitalise the existing urban fabric by harmonising it with its surroundings, to improve the quality of life and to optimise land use through careful consideration of natural features and spatial relationships.

BASAK NEIGHBORHOOD AFETZEDE RESIDENCE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

“Basak Neighborhood Afetzede Residences Development Plan and Urban Design Project” proposes healthy contemporary urban spaces within a holistic planning framework. The 1996 plan of the project area has been revised and improved by integrating transportation axes on a regional scale, developed in line with environmental plans. The approach has resulted in zoning and implementary development plans and devised urban design projects.

In this context, the public interest at the forefront was considered as a catalyst in the overall design process. The project area attributes determined by strategic location have defined its importance in terms of pedestrian/public transportation and vehicle accessibility emerged in the planning and design process. The guiding principles of the design enhance the spatial quality and urban fiction to meet the urban needs; to stimulate the economic life of the area and to create risk-free healthy urban spaces.

İSTANBUL PROVINCE, FATİH DISTRICT, YEDİKULE-YENİKAPI 2nd STAGE (HACI HUSEYİN AGA, SANCAKTAR, HAYRETTİN, KASAP İLYAS NEIGHBORHOODS) REGENERATION CONCEPT PROJECT

The residential area, which is located within the boundaries of the project area, was protected along with the inhabitants of the region in line with the Conservation Implementary and Master Zoning Plan for the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul. The existing buildings have been improved, and new buildings designed with typologies and gabaries in accordance to the existing urban texture.

Within the scope of the urban regeneration project, the residential texture of the area has been preserved. In addition, new functions that stimulate the region and increase socio-cultural activities have been proposed. The Samatya Square and the new square proposed within the urban design project aims to create a dynamic event space for locals and visitors, as well.