INVISIBILITY IN VISIBILITY

Project idea

Pergamon and its surroundings have a long tradition of growing olive trees, and some villages in the region send oil and olives to the palaces of Istanbul. In addition, the city center and surrounding villages are part of Turkey's history due to the presence of many archaeological remains and numerous structures from different periods. Pergamon was an important political and cultural center from the 3rd century BC to the Byzantine Empire, and later became an important trade center during the Ottoman Empire. Although it lost some importance to Izmir during the Republican period, thanks to its rich history, the city hosts important architectural works from different periods, from the Hellenistic and Roman Acropolis to contemporary structures.
The Olive Oil Factory and Tourism Center was designed for the village of Sağancı, which is located west of the city center of Pergamon and is a center for olive and olive oil production. There are still active factories in the village. The idea of ​​the Olive Oil Factory and Tourism Center aimed to provide a new opportunity for higher quality oil production and to educate olive oil producers and enthusiasts about the different aspects of production, tasting, conservation and consumption. In addition, it is aimed to create a tourism center based on the opportunities offered by the Aegean landscape, and to bring new income, resources and social life to the village. Therefore, the project is not designed separately from the village, but as an addition to it. The Olive Oil Tourism Center has two objectives, and they are related to olive and olive oil production and solutions to make this production more sustainable (ecologically, socially, economically and culturally). There are two main goals. The first goal is to produce olive oil from local olive grove owners who are looking for a clean and ecological oil production. The second goal is to host daily visitors, inform them about olives, olive oil and other by-products, and preserve the local culture and history.

Project description

The design of the buildings was made in such a way that the planned activities could easily be carried out from one to another. The design was considered to emphasize the changes in activities and the end of the building's lifespan. For this reason, different scenarios and change possibilities were provided for the reuse of the space or the cleaning of the area. The selection of building materials and the planning of the areas were planned in accordance with the proposed design and scenario. In addition, the sustainable use of the buildings was suggested. In this context, the soil obtained from the excavations we carried out to place the buildings on the land was turned into blocks and used in the buildings to minimize carbon emissions.
The integration of the blocks in the project by creating openings like a pattern created harmony within the land. These blocks could capture the light coming from the surface equally and create shadow plays inside, aiming to create a unique atmosphere that people could experience. The pattern seen both on the roofs and in the buildings within the landscape clearly distinguished the areas designed for each function without disrupting the general harmony, while providing a sense of unity and continuity.
Since the settlement will have three different users (workers, customers, visitors) in different seasons of the year and sometimes at the same time, the circulation and organization of the facilities have been planned accordingly. The oil production facility is a village-scale facility where local people bring their own products. Outdoor spaces have been considered as important as indoor spaces in the design and organization of the area. In this context, a playground for children, stairs and ramps have been solved together in the field for disabled individuals. Outdoor seating areas have been positioned in common areas for each building to work together. The parking lot has been positioned in two different areas: commercial and private vehicles.

Technical information

-The structure was built with local and natural materials, taking into account the principles of sustainability. The main carrier system consists of reinforced concrete and wood to support both horizontal and vertical loads. The post-tensioned masonry wall system provides a modern approach to the traditional wall system while increasing structural efficiency.
-External Wall System: Brick veneer wall system; consists of wooden frame, cellulose wool insulation, membrane, air gap and brick coating on the outer surface. Natural soil plaster is used on the inner surface.
-Insulation: Both heat and humidity control are provided with cellulose wool and membrane layers.
-Roof System: Insulation and air permeability are optimized in the roof system completed with wooden beams, rafters and tile coating.
-Split Connection Details: The joints of wood and concrete are designed to provide flexibility and durability.
-Roof and Beam Details: The roof's bearing capacity is strengthened with wooden structural elements; a "rain chain" system is integrated for water drainage.
-Floor and Wall Composition: Insulation, bearing capacity and aesthetics are balanced at the joints of the floor slab and exterior wall.

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