Loca Mahal
Spaces That Gain Identity Through Colors
To stand out from ordinary urban landscapes and create a memorable impression, the spirit of the project is built on "Color".
Emotional Impact: Each color represents a subconscious emotional language that strengthens the user's connection with the space.
The Brotherhood of Colors: The design internalizes a love of nature through the energy of colors, offering a vibrant and dynamic living space that brings together different age groups and usage scenarios.
Urban Vibrancy: Warm and energetic tones trigger transitions between spaces, creating a distinctive and iconic identity that sets the project apart from its competitors.
This approach transforms the space from merely a usable open area into a public focal point that is experienced, remembered, and adds value to the city. Here, color is not just a superficial design choice; it is a strategic design tool that guides spatial organization, defines the identity of the space, and enhances the user experience.
LOCATION
Istanbul, Turkiye
PROJECT YEAR
2017-2018
PROJECT AREA
35.000 m²
CLIENT
Ozbek Construction
The structure of nature is reinterpreted with the energy of colors: This is not just a landscape; it is a dynamic and colorful trace living in the heart of the city. This project is an urban expression of the "tree" form, the most fundamental symbol of nature. The main axis, the backbone of the design, is structured as a living organism with branch circulation extending to the sides and leaf compartments defining functional areas. This organism is conceived as a spatial system nourished by user movements and operating at different intensities at different times of the day.
The main axis acts as a guiding and gathering spine, while the branches transform into semi-public spaces encouraging social encounters. The leaf-shaped compartments, on the other hand, add rhythm to the space by defining different usage scenarios such as play, rest, and meeting. Thus, the landscape becomes not just a physical arrangement; it transforms into a growing, developing, and living urban organism that interacts with the user.
