TRADE HALL
The project is located in Kayseri Cumhuriyet Square, one of the most significant urban nodes of the city where historical trade routes, public institutions, transportation systems, and commercial activities intersect. The proposal emerged from a comprehensive analysis of urban flows, movement patterns, and spatial relationships within the square and its surroundings.
The analysis revealed that although the area functions as a major transportation and commercial center, pedestrian movements, transit systems, and public spaces operate as fragmented layers rather than an integrated urban network. In particular, the disconnection between surface-level activities and underground commercial spaces limits the potential of the area as a vibrant public environment.
In response, the project proposes a new urban intervention that strengthens connectivity between mobility, trade, and social interaction. The design introduces a transportation hub that not only facilitates movement but also acts as a public gathering space. Rather than functioning as a conventional transit station, the project transforms transportation infrastructure into an active urban catalyst.
The form of the building is generated by existing pedestrian and transportation flows. The fragmented geometry follows the dominant movement axes of the site, creating public voids, visual permeability, and multiple access points. These spatial openings encourage interaction and establish stronger relationships between the project and its urban context.
The concept is further supported by the idea of a Trade Spine, which reconnects commercial activities throughout the square and creates new opportunities for exchange and interaction. Integrated third spaces, public platforms, waiting areas, and social nodes enrich the daily urban experience beyond transportation functions.
Ultimately, the project aims to transform a fragmented urban condition into a connected and dynamic public environment. By integrating mobility, commerce, and public life, the proposal establishes a new urban hub that strengthens the relationship between people, movement, and the city.
