OODA: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre

'istanbul disaster prevention + education centre' by OODA, istanbul, turkey
all images courtesy OODA


portuguese practice OODA created 'istanbul disaster prevention + education centre', a proposal for an international design
competition to propose a facility to protect against and inform of the implications of natural disasters to be located
within istanbul, turkey. the tilted axis of the geometrical structure is set within a landscape featuring a cultural turkish pattern
generating a network of connections to the surrounding context. leading towards the iconic building, a series of walled pathways
are carved into the constructed site and a park is placed upon the generated roof. programmatic spaces within the multiple
and irregular levels intend to host courses, seminars and venues to develop public awareness about earthquakes and floods.



view from the river


deriving from arabic patterns, the facade is manipulated to filter natural daylight entering specific internal areas,
becoming progressively more ornate from the north to the south elevations with an intermediary pattern along the
east and west facades.



approaching the main entrance



frames views from pathways carved into the constructed landscape



natural light filters through the facade derived from arabic patterns



auditorium



perimeter corridor set within the geometric building form



gallery



at night



floor plan



sections



elevation



facade study



structural diagram



circulation diagram



(left) required program shelter
(right) emergency shelter



site analysis diagram



program diagram



stabilization diagram



organization diagram



landscape diagram



facade diagram



the height of the IDPEC in relation to landmark and nearby structures