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

The project presents a powerful approach by not merely preserving industrial heritage, but integrating it into active public life. The preservation of existing factory structures and their use with new functions makes the historical identity of the area visible. The contrast between old and new architectural languages ​​is consciously established, giving the project a strong character. The “Community Circuit,” designed as a continuous circulation line, connects the entire area, enriching the user experience. The project's diverse programs, catering to different age groups and social strata, strengthen public use. The combination of different functions such as a museum, workshops, sports area, and landscaping transforms the area into a vibrant center throughout the day. Preserving the industrial atmosphere gives the project a strong spatial memory and a unique identity. Landscape and water management decisions transform the harsh industrial area into a more ecological and livable environment. Elevated pedestrian routes and public platforms offer users the opportunity to experience the area from different levels. Overall, the project presents a powerful transformation proposal that successfully interprets the adaptive reuse approach from social, cultural, and spatial perspectives.

• The proposed large-scale circulation network in the project may become complex for users in some areas, so the wayfinding system could be improved to be more readable.
• Due to the heavy use of elevated walkways, accessibility for disabled users and comfort for elderly users could be supported with more detailed solutions.
• In some areas, the dominance of the architectural character of orange circulation elements overshadows the perception of the existing industrial fabric; this balance could be established more controllably.
• For the use of large-scale open spaces in different seasonal conditions, shading, semi-open spaces, and climatic protection strategies could be increased.
• The economic sustainability of the functions proposed in the project over time could be supported with a clearer business model.
• The degrees of preservation of industrial heritage could be defined in a more layered way, making it clearer which structures will be fully preserved and which will be transformed.
• Although the landscape areas appear strong, the daily use scenarios that will handle the user density could be diversified in more detail.
• Natural light usage strategies in interior spaces could be supported with stronger solutions in some deep volumes.
• Decisions regarding security, lighting, and public continuity for the nighttime use of the project could be addressed in more detail. Because the language and information density of the diagrams become quite complex in some sections, the diagrams and narrative hierarchy could be improved to be simpler and more readable.

11.05.2026