İshak Şimşek Arhitecture
Architecture and design projects exploring adaptive reuse, cultural spaces, and sustainable interventions across Turkey and the region.
This topic covers architectural work that engages with historical sites, cultural institutions, and urban revitalization. Projects range from museum design and residential adaptive reuse to community centers and landscape interventions, demonstrating approaches to preserving and transforming built environments.
The community explores work including castle revitalization, subterranean museum design, sustainable wetland architecture, adaptive reuse residences, and contemporary cultural landmarks. These projects reflect strategies for integrating contemporary design with existing urban and natural contexts.
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View all 50 journalsThe Adsequor: A Leaning Tower That Works as a Living Machine for İzmir's Meles Delta
Naz Kaplan's thesis turns a hotel high-rise into regenerative infrastructure, collecting water and freeing wetland ground across the Meles Delta.
Alaçatı Port 14 Residences: Adaptive Reuse Residential Design in İzmir by Erginoğlu & Çalışlar Architects
Adaptive reuse residential complex in Alaçatı featuring four blocks, pastel façades, stone textures, balconies, mezzanines, open circulation, Mediterranean landscape, and sea views.
The Oblique Sunshine: Innovative Residential Architecture by Man Office in Mashhad, Iran
The Oblique Sunshine by Man Office in Mashhad blends innovative residential design, oblique facades, sunlight optimization, and participatory construction challenges.
Fatma Ana Cemevi and Culture Center: A Contemporary Alevi Cultural Landmark in Istanbul
Contemporary Cemevi and cultural center in Istanbul uniting Alevi worship, community gathering, public space, timber warmth, and stone continuity.