This project investigates how spatial design can cultivate a dialogue between the historical identity of the Golden Horn (Haliç) and the pressing need for greener urban futures. The timber lattice structure becomes both the architectural language and the symbolic frame of the project, filtering light, shaping circulation, and rooting the bazaar in a tactile, sustainable material expression. Market stalls are conceived not as isolated kiosks, but as integrated extensions of the larger canopy, allowing fluidity between individual activity and collective atmosphere. By combining modular flat wooden counters with crafted details and layered textures, the design fosters an environment that celebrates both everyday use and cultural richness.
At the heart of the project lies the green roof, a stepped landscape that doubles as a public park. This elevated terrain not only provides ecological value but also connects visually and physically with the bazaar beneath, creating an interplay of circulation, leisure, and commerce. Acoustic strategies, shaded gathering zones, and material innovation — including the use of mycelium, laminated wood, and smart glass — reinforce the design’s responsiveness to contemporary needs while respecting the layered memory of place.
The Market Place: Echoes of Haliç aspires to be more than a retail environment. It becomes a civic stage where heritage and innovation coexist, a living structure that sustains social interaction, nurtures ecological balance, and echoes the enduring cultural spirit of Haliç.