Fluxus: A Space That Thinks Like Water / İsmail Eren Murt
Fluxus: A Space That Thinks Like Water
Fluxus is a multi-layered public space proposal in Kahramanmaraş that promotes social interaction, collective awareness, and sustainability. Rooted in the memory of an existing structure, the project goes beyond physical renovation to offer a conceptual reconfiguration — generating not only a spatial renewal but also an intellectual flow. The design transforms the inherent qualities of water —fluidity, layering, and permeability— into an architectural language, turning the space into a living organism.
At the core of the project lies the overhead structure, which is more than just a covering—it is a narrative. Woven from delicate linear elements, this canopy echoes the way light refracts through water. Each beam suggests direction while simultaneously embracing uncertainty and openness. As users pass beneath, they don’t merely enter a building—they enter a dynamic atmosphere. This transformation, shaped by the angle of sunlight, redefines spatial perception much like refracted light generates multiple meanings beneath the surface of water.
This overhead structure doesn’t dominate the space—it frames it. Its rhythm is non-linear, its materiality is light, and its presence is both physical and symbolic. It invites movement, contemplation, and pause. It blurs the boundary between built form and nature, between permanence and ephemerality. Through its fragmented yet connected geometry, it becomes a metaphor for awareness itself—fragile, layered, and constantly shifting.
The auditorium entrance and surrounding public platforms are enveloped by this structure, evolving into stages of encounter and reflection. These spaces foster interaction not just among people, but also between individuals and their environment. Fluxus reimagines architecture not as a tool for creating isolated forms, but as a medium of flow—a place where meaning moves, identities interact, and transformation begins.
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