GAD architects - BMW Expedition Center - Parkorman

GAD architects
BMW Expedition Center
Parkorman
Istanbul, Turkey

The Fatih forest in Maslak, Istanbul has always been allocated for use by citizens living within the premises of the city. Also known as Parkorman, the forest was rented by the local municipality to be used for recreational venues.

Photo: Ali Bekman

The concept for the Parkorman master plan, designed by GAD architects, was to create an idealized recreational venue that could host approximately 2000 visitors.
The master plan proposes to rent out plots to different Istanbul businesses, to unite and offer services in a common area. During the day the site will be used for various sports activities and in the evenings the plan proposes to gather people for concerts and special events.

Photo: Ali Bekman

Borusan Automotive was one of the first companies to rent a plot for the BMW Expedition Center. The Center includes an educational and training facility for its staff and a showroom for visitors.

Photo: Ali Bekman

The building is situated on a sloping site covered with century old pine trees. The position of the pine trees was a major factor in the design of the building and the ramp that provides access to the terrace on the first floor. The ramp slopes upwards between the tree trunks to reach the upper terrace.

Photo: Ali Bekman

Glazed walls adapt the building to the conditions and topography of the site. The main frame is steel with a rusted metal cladding on the exterior to give the impression of an aged structure; like a ship left unused in a shipyard. The materials were selected for their strength and durability.

Because of a tight deadline design decision had to be taken rapidly during the construction. At one point the architects had to decided to bury parts of the building in the ground not to damage the roots of the trees.
The construction of the Center was completed in 45 days.

Drawing courtesy GAD architects
Ground Floor Plan

Drawing courtesy GAD architects
First Floor Plan

Drawing courtesy GAD architects
Section

Project Area: 284 square meters
Completed: 2001

Client : Borusan Automotive Co.

GAD architects:
Gokhan Avcioglu
Durmus Dilekci

Project Supervisor: Oguz Cankan
Project team:
Oguz Cankan
Salih Kucuktuna
Yasemin Arpac
Ilker Ali Ilis
Kerem Turker

Structural Engineer : Gokhan Humbaraci
Contractor: GAD architects
Sub-Contractor: Sinerji Construction Ltd.

April 14, 2003





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		GAD architects BMW Expedition Center Parkorman Istanbul, Turkey The Fatih forest in Maslak, Istanbul has always been allocated for use by citizens living within the premises of the city. Also known as Parkorman, the forest was rented by the local municipality to be used for recreational venues. Photo: Ali Bekman The concept for the Parkorman master plan, designed by GAD architects, was to create an idealized recreational venue that could host approximately 2000 visitors. The master plan proposes to rent out plots to different Istanbul businesses, to unite and offer services in a common area. During the day the site will be used for various sports activities and in the evenings the plan proposes to gather people for concerts and special events. Photo: Ali Bekman Borusan Automotive was one of the first companies to rent a plot for the BMW Expedition Center. The Center includes an educational and training facility for its staff and a showroom for visitors. Photo: Ali Bekman Photo: Ali Bekman The building is situated on a sloping site covered with century old pine trees. The position of the pine trees was a major factor in the design of the building and the ramp that provides access to the terrace on the first floor. The ramp slopes upwards between the tree trunks to reach the upper terrace. Photo: Ali Bekman Photo: Ali Bekman Glazed walls adapt the building to the conditions and topography of the site. The main frame is steel with a rusted metal cladding on the exterior to give the impression of an aged structure; like a ship left unused in a shipyard. The materials were selected for their strength and durability. Because of a tight deadline design decision had to be taken rapidly during the construction. At one point the architects had to decided to bury parts of the building in the ground not to damage the roots of the trees. The construction of the Center was completed in 45 days. Drawing courtesy GAD architects Ground Floor Plan Drawing courtesy GAD architects First Floor Plan Drawing courtesy GAD architects Section Project Area: 284 square meters Completed: 2001 Client : Borusan Automotive Co. GAD architects: Gokhan Avcioglu Durmus Dilekci Project Supervisor: Oguz Cankan Project team: Oguz Cankan Salih Kucuktuna Yasemin Arpac Ilker Ali Ilis Kerem Turker Structural Engineer : Gokhan Humbaraci Contractor: GAD architects Sub-Contractor: Sinerji Construction Ltd. April 14, 2003