BOMONTIADA
INSTALLATION
Location Istanbul Year 2022 Partner Bomontiada Status Completed Photo Studio So-Alt Area 575 m²
BARN is known as a team that enjoys removing scale dividers in architectural design projects and reusing materials in unexpected ways. Our placements can feel like placing a large piece of furniture in an open space. The conceptual and experimental concepts stand out at first glance in the BARN installations, where the rational and intuitive stance is obvious.
The project required reusing abandoned potential areas and homogeneously distributing the existing regional density to optimize courtyard use. Unfortunately the space cannot stay as the architect initially designed it, also the additions and changes are made without being examined on the architectural plan. Therefore, we wanted to create an additional space that would simplify the existing space, respond to the scenario for the next 10 years with emerging needs, and physically strengthen the courtyard perception.
Our form-mass research finalizes quickly, solidifying one or two ideas within a short time without much swaying, within both intuitive and rational thoughts. The form, shapes according to environmental parameters, remains brut while creating sub-scenarios with its main function.
With the new facade created in the project, three different spaces occurred. The performance stage was placed at the end of the mass, in the center of the entire courtyard. Micro spaces were created in the center of the mass with two towers for local and global brands to collaborate on short-term programs. The other end of the mass was functionalized as an F&B point with a permanent (within the temporary process) program. These three spaces were highlighted in the facade section, clearly defining their own volume and making them visible from every point in the courtyard.
Identified design decisions as white masses, at the same time selection of structure and material based on existing elements on site. The scaffolding system and plants were created as the main framework of the entire system, additional orders made according to the meterage to the existing scaff units. The scaff-mass form was emphasized with the selection of upcycling additional materials. Two types of texture identified. Solid fabric which brings the tower form to the fore and steel fabric for bringing transparent sunlights reflections… Plants placed in the facade are selected according to their form and species, with keeping the temporary landscape scenario in mind.
The structure, which is planned as a more peaceful landscape placement during the day, turns into a performance stage in the evening with the lighting fixtures. Various lighting scenarios have been written from a meditative layout to a live stage by addressing the RGB LED fixtures which are placed in each scaffolding section.
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