{"id":9066,"date":"2026-07-01T17:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/?p=9066"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:51:00","slug":"dilara-aksehirlioglu-mercado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/dilara-aksehirlioglu-mercado\/","title":{"rendered":"D\u0130LARA AK\u015eEH\u0130RL\u0130O\u011eLU \/ MERCADO +"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MERCADO +<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Situated within the historical layers of the Camikebir district, this &#8220;Civic Core&#8221; project bridges urban heritage with contemporary design through a bold, deconstructivist architectural language. Driven by the concept of &#8220;Mercado&#8221; \u00a0culture of Spain, the intervention transcends being a mere commercial destination. Instead, it is reinterpreted as a dynamic public epicenter where cultural exchange, social inclusion, and collective memory are continuously reproduced.<\/p>\n<p>The architectural morphology draws its primary inspiration from the Muqarnas\u2014one of the most complex geometric elements of traditional Islamic structure. The Muqarnas&#8217; character of gradual, prismatic vertical transitions is abstracted into a dynamic, fragmented roofscape. This avant-garde roof fractures the mass, manages natural light, and creates an interlocking tectonic interior that honors the historical context while projecting a futuristic vision.<\/p>\n<p>Functionally, this formal language encloses the core philosophy of the project: the creation of a &#8220;Third Space&#8221;. Acting as a vibrant social intersection outside of home and work, this center dissolves rigid boundaries to catalyze community interaction and spontaneous collaboration. The building integrates a diverse, flexible programmatic layout under its fragmented canopy. The core program consists of a democratic City Council space, dedicated NGO Rooms for collaborative organizations, and versatile Meeting Rooms. To foster active production and public engagement, the design incorporates a cutting-edge Maker Space, shared Co-Working Spaces, and fluid Exhibition Spaces that showcase local creativity.<\/p>\n<p>These functions are seamlessly stitched together by open and semi-open courtyards inspired by traditional marketplace layouts, effectively inviting the street fabric into the heart of the building. 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