'istanbul disaster prevention + education centre' by riccardo mariano, istanbul, turkey
all images courtesy riccardo mariano


riccardo mariano has designed ‘istanbul disaster prevention + education centre’ as an entry for the thyssenkrupp elevator
istanbul disaster prevention + education center competition. the complex is a reflection of earth-related phenomena as the surrounding site
lifts to form a volcano-like structure. from inside, coloful lights pour upwards, a reflection of man-made energy.
although the nearby landscape contains a creek while the north has civil infrastructure, the building is located on a flat topographical surface
allowing the low profile center to visually emerge.



entrance


the internal façade consists of drawings which were derived from a typical islamic pattern. based on the hexagonal grid,
the system modulates the light, adding color as it passes through its different densities. the built-in light gets stronger
as it gets closer to the top, allowing for it to be seen from a distance at night.

structurally, every sector works as an independent entity connected to the next by cracks and joints.
this principle is based on the observation of the geometry of fractures in solid material. overall, the building is
a fragmented mass made out of simple substructures. outside, the gravel from the surrounding site is continued onto the façade.
the material acts as installation for noise and temperature while visually tying the building into the landscape.



interior



main hall



floor plan / level 0



cutaway section



elevation



exploded axonometric



internal facade system



shape generation diagram



conceptual form diagram



plan diagram



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