Type: Competition / Status: Honorable Mention / Team: Alper Derinbogaz, Enise Burcu Derinbogaz, Nilufer Caliskan, Selcuk Kismir, Edin Zaim, Ahmet Topbas, Ugur Sutcu, Daniele Ronca, Ecem Cinar, Tibault Jalby, Semih Alkan, Tarik Keskin / Year: 2016
Beylikduzu district has many rural areas such as this particular valley, that is to be planned along with the urban transformation going on in Istanbul. This proposal focuses on connecting the two sides by two main bridges, one being the motorway bridge and the other being the pedestrian bridge. Bridge A (Motorway) connects the two points by the shortest and most effective route, while Bridge B (Pedestrian) relies on a more indirect approach, taking people through a field of sensations, audatorial by the sounds of nature and wildlife, visual by great vistas and resting points on the bridge, and beautiful flora of the proposed landscape planning.
The landscaping is planned for long-term use and is expected to develop itself through years, naturally and by assistance / maintenance. A web of roads connects the focal points throught the valley and gives access to experience these zones seamlessly and in a continuous way. Riverbed running through the middle of the valley is expected to have seasonal floods, therefore contributes to the natural flora and vegetation on the sides. To limit the floods, a concrete wall is proposed running all the way down along with the riverbed. Several bridges on the river connects the two sides at ground level.
Overall, the proposal aims to diminish the negative effects on the natural ecosystem that exists on the project site, caused by the highway near to it, and bring the nature back to the valley.
