Designed by Studio Vertebra at a location adjacent to Gaziantep’s techno-park, Naci Topcuoglu Science Center adds value to the region where it is positioned, with its sustainable, holistic and modest approach to the architecture, interior and landscape design.
Naci Topcuoglu Science Center that was designed in Gaziantep by Studio Vertebra, an Istanbul-based architectural design office, is located in one of the developing regions of the city, on a land adjacent to the techno-park area. Aiming at offering an ergonomic, modest and holistic design to its guests by taking into account the triangular form, slope and environmental functions of the area where it is located, the structure has a construction area of 15,000 sqm.
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Typically, you enter the building, or you stay outside.This building offers a third possibility.This is the third use case climbing on the structure with steps lead up to the highest point of the structure, starting from the ground, resting on different levels, spend time, chatting, and the city is watching the situation.Located parking area on the existing car park, across the board to be open to pedestrian use gives a spaciousness to the city. That the intended use of the cultural center, through the terraces are created with steps has been made more effective.
Pedestrian circulation on the cultural center moved, rising to a new challenge is defined in the vertical.