Inspired by Adana’s rich textile and fashion heritage, the Stitch Lab is situated between three historically protected buildings—the Gazi School and two Ramazanoğulları Mansions. A newly introduced mass connects these structures on site. One mansion functions as a learning center, while the other serves as a guest house. The Gazi School has been reprogrammed as a multifunctional space housing workshops, lounges, foyers, and retail areas.
The newly added mass incorporates piston-operated movable platforms that can rise and lower to create flexible spatial uses. A ramp aligned with the festival axis leads to a central platform accompanied by transparent volumes that host workshops and exhibition functions. This elevated platform is directly connected to new mass.
Overall, the design offers a contemporary spatial narrative while maintaining a strong dialogue with the historical context.
Author: Berfin Oran
Studio: ARCH 302 Spring 2025
Instructor(s): Özge Selen Duran
