{"id":7015,"date":"2026-02-04T17:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/?p=7015"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:58:25","slug":"the-pin-down-manal-lakhal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/the-pin-down-manal-lakhal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pin Down \/ Manal Lakhal\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTHE PIN DOWN\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is conceived as a mixed-use residential development centered around a cooperative social function. At its core is the Intergenerational Digital Craft Hub, a cooperative space where older residents produce traditional handmade crafts while younger participants support them through digital tools, online marketing, and advertising. The project includes workshops, a digital hub, exhibition spaces, and communal areas that allow these crafts to be produced, displayed, and shared with the public. Through exhibitions and shared community spaces, the project strengthens intergenerational exchange, preserves local craft culture, and creates sustainable economic opportunities while fostering social interaction within the neighborhood.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formally, the project is organized around a strong red cylindrical core that acts as a fixed anchor for circulation, security, and vertical movement. This \u201cpin\u201d connects all programmatic elements and clearly separates public functions from private residential spaces. The\u00a0building\u00a0mass is divided into a solid base that houses the cooperative and public programs, and a residential volume above that is rotated toward Mount Ali to maximize sunlight, natural ventilation, and views. This rotation also shapes balconies and terraces, enhancing environmental performance and visual connection with the surroundings while giving the project a dynamic and legible urban presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The residential program is composed of four housing typologies designed to respond to different household sizes and user needs:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit 1 (Studio \/ 1-Bedroom Unit):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Designed for single occupants, students, and elderly residents. The unit includes a sleeping area, living\u2013dining space, kitchenette, bathroom, and\u00a0a private\u00a0balcony.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit 2 (1-Bedroom Unit):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Intended for single residents or couples. The unit consists of one bedroom, a living\u2013dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and a balcony.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit 3 (2-Bedroom Unit):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Designed for small families. This unit includes two bedrooms, a living\u2013dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and a balcony.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unit 4 (3-Bedroom Unit):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Designed for larger families. The unit\u00a0comprises\u00a0three bedrooms, a living\u2013dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and a balcony.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In conclusion,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTHE PIN DOWN\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is not only a residential project but a social and economic framework. By combining cooperative production, clear formal organization, and flexible housing typologies, the project uses architecture as a tool to promote community engagement, intergenerational collaboration, and urban vitality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-7017\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/943160ca-651a-4db4-bfdc-903185e1009f-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"992\" srcset=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/943160ca-651a-4db4-bfdc-903185e1009f-212x300.jpg 212w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/943160ca-651a-4db4-bfdc-903185e1009f-723x1024.jpg 723w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/943160ca-651a-4db4-bfdc-903185e1009f-768x1087.jpg 768w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/943160ca-651a-4db4-bfdc-903185e1009f.jpg 904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-7016\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7289ceea-f4fc-4955-a6ce-f1983b190324-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"991\" srcset=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7289ceea-f4fc-4955-a6ce-f1983b190324-212x300.jpg 212w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7289ceea-f4fc-4955-a6ce-f1983b190324-723x1024.jpg 723w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7289ceea-f4fc-4955-a6ce-f1983b190324-768x1087.jpg 768w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7289ceea-f4fc-4955-a6ce-f1983b190324.jpg 904w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The project\u00a0\u201cTHE PIN DOWN\u201d\u00a0is conceived as a mixed-use residential development centered around a cooperative social function. At its core is the Intergenerational Digital Craft Hub, a cooperative space where older residents produce traditional handmade crafts while younger participants support them through digital tools, online marketing, and advertising. 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