dissolving Taksim
the re-naturalization approach

shortlisted entry / Taksim Square International Urban Design competition

scope proposal for urban landscape strategies
type masterplan
date 2020
location Taksim Square, Turkey

In collaboration with Hayrettin Gunc, Erdem Tuzun, Yelta Kom, Elif Tan

the vision for taksim square takes on a landscape approach of re-naturalization for the primary purpose of using natural systems to address infrastructural problems,water management, heat-island effect, while also enhancing the public environment, attracting communal activity, and enhancing biodiversity. the landscape is understood as a comprehensive system connecting surface, sub-surface, and climatic conditions.

landscape stratgey: re-naturalization is achieved through 6 landscape typologies deployed across the site based on analysis of existing conditions and risks. the typologies, individually and collectively,enhance the ecological performance of the site while providing a rich palette of seasonal experiences at the human level. the diversity is also key to establishing bio-diversity in a contested urban site.