The project is developed through the concept of “Elevated Continuum”, aiming to create spatial continuity between ground level, +4, -12, and -18 levels. Instead of treating these levels as separate layers, the design connects them through ramps, public voids, and a semi-permeable shell.
The ground level works as the main urban interface where pedestrian flows, commercial areas, and transportation connections meet. From this point, users are directed both upward to the +4 elevated ramp and downward to the underground levels.
At +4 level, the ramp creates an elevated public movement path, allowing users to experience the city from a different perspective. Above this path, the semi-permeable shell defines the space without fully enclosing it. Designed with perforated corten steel, the shell filters daylight, creates dynamic shadows, and gives identity to the walking experience.
The -12 level functions as an intermediate waiting and transition area, while the -18 level strengthens the metro and underground transportation connection. In the amphitheater zone, the seating descends to -6.00, creating a visual and physical relationship with the stage. A vertical opening allows natural light to reach the -5.00 stage, turning the space into both a circulation area and an active third space for gathering, watching, and interaction.
The project is designed through the concept of “Elevated Continuum” as a multi-layered public transition system that aims to create continuity between different urban levels. The main design approach is to treat the ground level, +4, -12, and -18 levels not as disconnected layers, but as a continuous spatial experience connected through ramps, the shell, and open public voids.
The ground level is the main point where the project meets the city. Pedestrian flows, commercial areas, and transportation connections are integrated into the project at this level. From here, users are directed both to the upper level and to the underground levels through ramps. Therefore, the ground level works not only as an entrance, but also as a surface for distribution, encounter, and orientation.
The +4 level is the elevated public movement layer of the project. The ramp at this level rises from the ground without breaking the continuity of movement and allows users to experience the city from a different perspective. For this reason, the +4 level represents the idea of Elevated Continuum most strongly. Movement gains continuity not only horizontally, but also vertically.
One of the strongest elements of the design is the semi-permeable shell located above the ramp. This shell does not act as a fully enclosed roof; instead, it creates a spatial frame over the walking path and gives direction, shadow, permeability, and identity to the user experience. Designed with a material such as perforated corten steel, this surface filters daylight and creates dynamic shadow effects on the ground.
In the underground layers, the -12 level works as a waiting, transition, and intermediate public area. The -18 level is the deepest transportation level, where the metro and station connection becomes stronger. In this way, the project directly connects the urban surface with the underground transportation system.
At the same time, the opening above the stage allows natural light to reach the stage directly at the -5.00 level. The amphitheater descends toward the -6.00 level, creating both a visual and physical relationship with the stage. This descending movement strengthens the project not only as a passage area, but also as a third space with the potential for gathering, watching, and public interaction.
