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In the lost link of a green valley a search for an ornamental composition as if it has been there for centuries

GESI TERRACES

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GESI TERRACES

Right in the middle of the lost link of a green valley, hosted by three different cultures accustomed to live together, the search for an ornamental recreation as if it had been there for centuries which has been the subject to many folk songs, with its unique geography and its centuries-old Armenian Pigeon houses...

The hobby gardens which are located in section of a convex canyon approximately 1.5 km long and 100m high, are designed by considering the characteristic texture of the Gesi region Instead of building hobby gardens that are lined with fences, in order to contribute to the ecological transformation of the area, the pigeons' houses are planned to be renovated attracting people to the site and ensuring the continuity of historical knowledge. 


While doing this, the idea of handling hobby gardens in harmony with the slope and texture as if they were there for centuries was the first aim of the project.

This harmony has been tried to be achieved by considering the characteristic stone workmanship of different local cultures that have lived in harmony and peace for centuries, and by considering the human scale setlement principles in their cities. It is believed that the area will complete the gap in the green valley starting all the way from Gesi to Uskubi and will contribute to cultural tourism.

Client

Eti Girişim Yatırım A.Ş.

Location

Kayseri

Size

65450 sqm

Program

Placemaking - Recreation

Status

Idea

Collaborators

  • Zeynep AKTAŞ

TOPOGRAPHY - TEXTURE - FABRIC

Could this important area, which has been the subject of folk songs, be addressed with a design concept that has existed as if it were there for centuries?

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Caferağa Mahallesi 34347  

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Right in the middle of the lost link of a green valley, hosted by three different cultures accustomed to live together, the search for an ornamental recreation as if it had been there for centuries which has been the subject to many folk songs, with its unique geography and its centuries-old Armenian Pigeon houses...

The hobby gardens which are located in section of a convex canyon approximately 1.5 km long and 100m high, are designed by considering the characteristic texture of the Gesi region. Instead of building hobby gardens that are lined with fences, in order to contribute to the ecological transformation of the area, the pigeons' houses are planned to be renovated attracting people to the site and ensuring the continuity of historical knowledge. 

Hobby Terraces in harmony with the slope and texture