Spinosa
Transform Ankara-Ulus into a continuous, inclusive urban hub.
Outcome
Published on Bilkent Architecture Department website
Scope
- —Academic rigor
- —Spatial innovation
- —Design research
Tools
Methods
Project Overview
A link where culture, mobility, and sustainability harmonize, fostering a space that fluidly connects people.
Location and Site Context
Located in Ankara's Ulus district, this project redefines urban infrastructure as a civic and cultural catalyst.
Purpose
Transform Ulus into a continuous, inclusive urban hub where transportation, culture, and public life merge.
Circulation and Green Spaces
Circular geometries, ramps, and multi-level platforms create visual continuity, fluid transitions, and universal accessibility.
Conceptual Development
The design is structured around a multi-modal mobility core that brings together metro, bus, and pedestrian circulation.
Spatial Studies
Detailed spatial studies examining the relationship between form, function, and user experience.
Public Spaces
Around the core, exhibition spaces, workshops, libraries, and event areas are arranged as an interconnected public landscape.
Energy and Environmental Performance
Environmental systems are embedded within the architecture itself. Responsive steel cable structures generate energy.
Infrastructure, Culture, and Public Life
Together, infrastructure, culture, and public life merge to strengthen Ulus as an inclusive and socially active urban center.
Structural System
Advanced structural system integrating mobility infrastructure with public spaces.
Parametric Roof System
A parametric roof system that generates a dynamic and interactive spatial experience.
