The Mystical Cultural Center

Project idea

A center that drives mystery and urge in discovering the diverse hidden cultures that made a step into Cyprus and left their own prints. Plans and circulation through spaces were made to attract and drive people to discover spaces and the different cultural studies that are being introduced through the spaces. References of the buildings surrounding the site has been used and an overview of the building will be seen after the process of discovery where the mystery will be solved.

Project description

Cyprus attracts the attention of researches from various disciplines both with its rich historical background and cultural heritage and with its natural characteristics like flora and fauna. However, this attention is still less than it deserves. Primary reason for choosing this project topic is to attract the attention of researchers to Cyprus by providing the appropriate environment for researchers coming from various countries to do some research here and need accommodation during that time. Moreover, regular workshops, temporary and permanent exhibition facilities will contribute a lot to the people living on this island and it is aimed that this building will be one of the central places of a Cyprus Biennial to be held in the future and the plan of the building is determined accordingly.

Technical information

The roof structure is constructed out of a steel truss system as well as the space frame structure was used in other parts of my building. The foldings applied on top of the truss system portrayed the hidden elements and the open spaces portrayed the mystery. Steel structure is mainly being used in the project.
The amphi theatre was built taking advantage of the topography level found there where the basement level is connected to it.

Documentation

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