{"id":431,"date":"2025-05-29T20:21:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T20:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/?p=431"},"modified":"2025-05-29T21:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T21:17:59","slug":"waterline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/waterline\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>WATERLINE -Abdulsamet Altay<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cConnection with Water: Social and Sustainable Innovation Center\u201d is a comprehensive public project developed as a response to both the underutilization of Kahramanmara\u015f\u2019s abundant water resources and the social space deficiencies that emerged after the earthquake. The center integrates educational, research, and communal functions within a sustainable architectural framework, aiming to raise awareness about water efficiency, starting from the city\u2019s often-overlooked closed stream systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, the project promotes the conscious use of water while offering spaces that encourage social interaction. Visitors are introduced to a variety of programs such as water-themed exhibitions, aquarium observation areas, and interactive conferences and workshops focused on agricultural productivity and innovative irrigation methods. These experiences are complemented by green and blue relaxation areas, creating a welcoming environment for all age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design incorporates sustainable systems like rainwater harvesting, hydroponic farming, and greywater reuse, turning the site into a living laboratory for environmental learning and hands-on engagement. Architecturally, the form of the structure draws inspiration from the V-shaped imprints left by flowing water on soil, as well as the site&#8217;s natural slope, allowing the building to blend with its topography. By establishing visual and physical connections with the surrounding valleys, the center introduces a green and social urban axis that redefines the relationship between the city, its natural landscape, and its inhabitants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, the center serves not only as a hub for education and innovation but also as a meaningful response to environmental and social challenges, envisioning a future where nature, knowledge, and community coexist harmoniously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1PWYOYur_8KrjzqTuqIp8k7E4U99btW8n\">Click to Watch Project Animation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-449 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"14043\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-441\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1651\" height=\"1168\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-440 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"14043\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-439 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"14043\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-438 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"14043\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-436 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"14043\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-435 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"15067\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-433 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"14043\" height=\"9933\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; WATERLINE -Abdulsamet Altay \u201cConnection with Water: Social and Sustainable Innovation Center\u201d is a comprehensive public project developed as a response to both the underutilization of Kahramanmara\u015f\u2019s abundant water resources and the social space deficiencies that emerged after the earthquake. 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