THE COCOON

Project idea

It aims to understand the spaces of the built environment and its healing effect on the human mind and behavior. It is aimed to design a retreat center by taking into account the effects of the recent Kahramanmaraş earthquake and the possible new earthquake disaster in our country and the psychological problems of people.

Project description

Contrary to most retreat center projects that have been done so far, we aimed to address this problem instead of escaping from the density and congestion, and to enable people to meet with seclusion. We designed a retreat center that invites them to a peaceful journey out of the chaos, congestion and intensity of Istiklal Street.Considering that it is in an adjacent order and historical texture, the shape of the building has been determined. Taking into account the storey heights of Narmanlı Han and Terzi Han, a gradual three dimensions were created. This level also flows into the structure itself. The structure consists of the core where the service units are located and the movable cocoons.Users retreat with the movement of their preferred cocoon. Digital therapy cocoons offer the opportunity to embark on a journey of individual discovery. In online and face-to-face therapy sessions, therapy is carried out under the guidance of an expert. With the terrace on the last floor, it is aimed to experience the city and istiklal street from a different perspective.

Technical information

The building construction consists of a wooden frame system. The movable cocoons inside move with rollers connected to this frame system.