inci SHOAINIA

advisor

Gazi University, Faculty of Architecture, Ankara

Turkey

İnci Shoainia is an architect and co-founder of Spika Architecture, based in Turkey. She holds a… more

One of the project's most successful aspects is its strong spatial approach, which extends public life beyond specific event times to include daily use. The visual relationship between the building and the lake gives the project a calm and inviting atmosphere. The seamless connection between the interior and the landscape, particularly through the use of large glass surfaces, is highly successful. The double-volume voids and sense of visual continuity created within the interior make the building appear more spacious and permeable than it actually is. The design of the social staircase not only as a circulation element but also as a public space where people can meet is a significant decision that strengthens the project's social character. The column-free design of the event hall with a large opening is highly successful in terms of spatial flexibility. The project's ability to cater to different age groups and usage scenarios enhances the building's public value. The integration of the library, social areas, and event spaces creates a strong organizational structure that keeps the building active throughout the day. The terracotta louvers used on the facade give the project a warm and distinctive architectural language. Furthermore, the sun control provided by these elements demonstrates that aesthetic and technical solutions have been considered together. The controlled entry of daylight into the interior through skylights and facade openings is a significant detail that enriches the user experience. The light-shadow atmosphere created in the interior visualizations strongly reflects the spatial quality of the project. The building's placement on the site demonstrates a highly sensitive approach in terms of minimizing its interference with the natural environment. The integration of the structural system with the architectural design is particularly evident in the suspended cantilever solution. Overall, the project offers a high-quality civic center proposal that balances user experience, public interaction, and environmental relations with its simple yet powerful architectural language.

• While the event hall's design as a powerful central hub is successful, its versatility could be increased by developing more flexible, divisible space solutions for different usage scenarios.
• Although the louvered system used on the facade is aesthetically impressive, the permeability ratios on some facades could be re-evaluated to make the balance of natural light in the interior spaces more controlled.
• While the social staircase presents a strong spatial concept, alternative circulation scenarios could be more clearly resolved during peak usage times.
• The relationship with the lake in the project could be supported by stronger outdoor terraces, seating areas, or semi-open public platforms.
• Although the structural system has been successfully resolved, the building's sustainability approach could be more visibly improved through energy performance, rainwater harvesting, or passive climate control strategies.

12.05.2026