The proposed architectural program aims to establish an intergenerational community center in Fikirtepe. The complex will comprise a kindergarten and an elderly nursing center, with shared spaces that prioritize privacy for both user groups. Additionally, the complex will produce goods to be sold in on-site commercial establishments and at the nearby Kadıköy Salı pazarı. This initiative will create job opportunities for the elderly in ground-floor public stores. Moreover, a community garden will be accessible to all residents, fostering interaction and mitigating the negative effects of urban regeneration.
To address the challenging topography, the project will incorporate strategic terracing and urban green corridors, reducing noise pollution from the nearby Istanbul highway. Notably, the Kurbağalıdere stream will be revitalized through the implementation of a greywater management system, which is included in the scope of revitalizing the area.
Author: Gözdenur Teke
Studio: Arch 402 Spring 2023
Instructor(s): Bilkay Begüm Peker
