{"id":8446,"date":"2026-06-25T21:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/?p=8446"},"modified":"2026-06-25T21:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:59:28","slug":"hakan-kusoglu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/hakan-kusoglu\/","title":{"rendered":"OCULUS\u00a0\/ Hakan Ku\u015fo\u011flu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TOPONEXUS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stepping away from the speed and chaos of daily life\u00a0and finding a safe, isolated shelter in the heart of nature,\u00a0Toponexus\u00a0is more than just an escape. It is a 35-square-meter conceptual cosmos that connects our relationship with the earth to the endless sky. Taking its name from the strong combination of topography and connection (nexus), this design integrates\u00a0with the ground as a natural,\u00a0organic extension, without creating a contrast with the land.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the heart of the project’s spatial design lies a deep passion for astronomy and stargazing. Strategically placed telescope integrations, focus areas, and special openings that frame the sky turn this modest space into a personal observatory. During the day, the structure offers the silence of the land, the protection of the topography, and a sense of absolute safety. At night, it becomes an interactive door opening to the mysteries and depths of the cosmos.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Toponexus\u00a0balances the idea of being a safe shelter with the limitlessness of the sky. This 35-square-meter compact and optimally designed area not only\u00a0meets\u00a0the physical need for shelter or escape, but also\u00a0offers a chance for mental rest, focus, and synchronizing with the rhythm of the universe. This rich experience, created in a limited space, elevates the act of looking at eternity from within a safe and solid shell.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In conclusion,\u00a0Toponexus\u00a0is a calm and inspiring connection point. It is firmly rooted in the earth and gives confidence with its spatial\u00a0limits, but\u00a0always turns its face to the stars. It is carefully designed for those who want to step out of the physical limits of the earth and touch the endlessness of the sky.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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OCULUS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have\u00a0established\u00a0an Oba in the\u00a0So\u011fanl\u0131\u00a0Valley, and its name is SKYGAZERS. To place this settlement in the most beautiful location of the valley, we explored the terrain and finally found it: we positioned ourselves on a hill surrounded by mountains. We decided that this land is\u00a0absolutely the\u00a0best spot for watching the sky.\u00a0There are 5 people in our Oba. Four of these members actively\u00a0observe\u00a0the sky at night. During the day, they verify their collected data using books provided by the fifth member. They hold meetings and prepare paintings and texts for a public exhibition.\u00a0From this, we can understand the role of our fifth member: supplying books and providing resources for the\u00a0exhibition.\u00a0We\u00a0did not place the Oba on this land randomly. We created specific axes based on the natural rocks in the area, and we designed my pathways according to these\u00a0axes. Our\u00a0experience area is a space where we watch the sky; it is surrounded by walls on three sides, has an open roof, and features one completely open facade.\u00a0To enhance the feeling inside the exhibition space, we built long, maze-like walls. This way, we managed to hide the restroom while also creating a natural circulation flow by hanging paintings on these walls, guiding people through the structure. Additionally, we made it possible for visitors to\u00a0observe\u00a0the cosmos in our experience area.\u00a0In our spatial planning, we placed all our members on specific hills and created a wide garden in front of our gathering area. All Obas members meet in this garden before moving into our workspace.\u00a0In this workspace, we have areas to meet our daily needs, such as cooking and making coffee. Our project has become both a unique experience area and a fully equipped living space that provides everything the members need while researching the sky.\u00a0What are you waiting for to come and\u00a0live\u00a0this experience?<\/span><\/p>\n

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