Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2021
A dramatic angular structure rises within a forested clearing captured during warm late-afternoon light, scanning from background to foreground to build spatial understanding, in the distant background extending across the full width of the view stands a dense forest composed of mixed deciduous and coniferous trees creating a dark textured mass of deep greens and shadows suggesting the woods rise approximately one hundred to two hundred meters beyond the building, the middle ground presents the architectural composition itself positioned right of center consisting of two connected volumes creating dynamic interplay, the dominant element on the right appears as a tall angular form approximately three stories high whose most striking feature involves two steeply sloped roof planes meeting at a sharp peak creating a dramatic gable shape that points upward toward the sky, these roof surfaces appear clad in warm golden-brown material with subtle texture suggesting wood planking or wood-like panels that catch the sunlight and glow with honey and amber warmth like wood furniture polished to a soft sheen, the steep angle of these planes creates a bold geometric silhouette against the blue sky, beneath this dramatic roof the lower portion shows floor-to-ceiling glass walls creating transparency and offering glimpses into interior spaces, to the left of this vertical gabled volume extends a lower horizontal structure roughly one story tall appearing as a long rectangular bar with extensive glazing along its length creating a transparent lightweight quality that contrasts with the solid mass of the taller volume, this horizontal wing has a flat roof and appears clad in cool gray materials suggesting concrete or metal with matte finish like smooth stone, between and around these architectural volumes the middle ground includes a plaza or terrace area with hard paving in light gray tones suggesting concrete or stone slabs creating geometric patterns, within this plaza space appear rectangular blue elements that read as shallow pools or water features with surfaces that reflect the sky like mirrors creating cool blue accents, broad steps or terraces create level changes ascending gently from the lawn toward the building entries suggesting welcoming approach, scattered within the plaza area appear small trees or shrubs in planters adding green vertical accents, the foreground spanning the left two-thirds of the composition presents an expansive manicured lawn of brilliant acid green like fresh spring grass suggesting soft yielding surface, across this green carpet stretch dramatic dark shadows cast by unseen elements creating bold parallel bands like dark ribbons laid across the grass, these shadows run diagonally from lower left toward middle right creating strong geometric patterns and adding visual drama, the lawn appears perfectly maintained with even color and smooth texture suggesting the feel of a soft carpet or freshly brushed velvet, at the far right foreground edge appears a small portion of paved surface suggesting a roadway or pathway in dark gray, above the entire scene arches a clear sky exhibiting a gentle gradient from pale cyan near the horizon through progressively deeper azure blue toward the top of the frame suggesting the cool fresh quality of late afternoon air, the sunlight arrives from the left side casting warm golden illumination across all surfaces it touches creating a sense of warmth on the skin and causing the timber-toned building surfaces to glow while creating cool blue shadows in protected areas, the overall atmosphere suggests peaceful clarity with gentle warmth and stillness as though on a calm day without wind, the scene implies the quiet of a natural setting punctuated by the bold geometric presence of contemporary architecture, sounds suggested might include distant rustling of forest leaves, perhaps birds, and the profound stillness of an open lawn area, the scale relationships indicate the tall gabled volume rises approximately twelve to fifteen meters at its peak with the horizontal wing perhaps four meters tall, the lawn extends perhaps fifty to seventy meters from foreground to building, creating a sense of spacious approach and generous breathing room around the architecture.
To establish an intersection between Ormankoy Community Centre and the surrounded natural park which is approx. 60.000 sqm, 2 biological ponds in size of total 4000 sqm had been incorporated to project area. Along the design process, it's aimed to form a clean and sleek geometry; a unique – iconic – lasting impact. Surrounded by the natural park, functional gains had met with the requirements by the advantage of having large foot area under the 2 gable roofs lowering to ground level.