Project
Mixed-Use Development

Category 
Best Project of Building or Facility by Student

About the project (provided by the applicant)
The proposed mixed-use development in Istanbul is designed to address the needs of the city's growing population by optimizing space utilization. The development comprises 50% residential, 30% commercial, and 20% office spaces. A key feature of the design is the integration of green zones and greenery throughout the site. The commercial spaces incorporate stepped terraces, providing outdoor areas on every floor, while the residential buildings offer uninterrupted views, recreational zones, and sky parks on intermediate levels within the high-rise structures.

Location
Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Project design year
2024

Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gnFIBtIhkN3SfTOwDplN3mLS8ZDx5_Nz?usp=sharing

Applicant
Adil Kamal Batcha 
«I am a third-year architecture student at Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus, driven by a lifelong passion for design. I overcame the initial struggles with the support of my instructors. Over time, I developed a strong understanding of architecture, consistently excelling in my studies and ranking among the top students. My design projects are highly regarded, and I have participated in several competitions, including winning a national-level competition with friends.»

Author of the project
Adil Kamal Batcha

Status of the project
Conceptual design

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