Revitalization of Hatay, Antakya, Southeastern Turkish cultural architecture, SOUR Turkey design
Revitalization of Hatay, Antakya, Turkey infrastructure
18 August 2024
Design: SOUR
Location: Hatay Province, Southeast Turkey
Renders by SOUR
Revitalization of Hatay, Turkey
In February 2023, the city of Antakya was struck by two devastating earthquakes, leaving it in ruins and displacing thousands of residents. The city, known for its vibrant streets and cherished historical buildings, faced immense challenges in its path to recovery. In response, SOUR has undertaken a monumental project to help rebuild the infrastructure and revive the spirit and essence of Antakya.
Invited by the Turkiye Design Council, SOUR has been working on Antakya’s regeneration initiative, with the aim to honor Antakya’s past, while paving the way for a vibrant future.
A community-centered approach
Understanding the necessity of centering communities and their lived experiences, SOUR facilitated a co-design process which kicked off with field research and ethnographic interviews in Antakya, Samandağ, Serinyol, and Defne Harbiye. This research was carried out in collaboration with psychologists, anthropologists, and trauma experts to ensure a responsible and trauma-informed practice.
Insights from this research were compiled into a comprehensive report and documentary, which informed the next stages of work and overall master plan. The design process continued with advisory from a co-creation panel, which included experts with diverse lived and professional expertise to ensure outcomes that would be authentic for the communities.
A paradigm shift in urban design
The reconstruction efforts led by SOUR reflect a paradigm shift in how cities can be designed in the aftermath of disasters. This approach focuses on fostering communities where healing, resilience, and human dignity are central to the urban fabric. By adopting a more empathetic and trauma-informed approach, SOUR is setting a new standard for urban regeneration.
Revitalization of Hatay in Antakya, Turkey – Building Information
Architects: SOUR – https://www.sour.studio/
Project Name: Revitalization of Hatay
Location: Antakya, Hatay, Turkiye
Size: 76.108 sqm
Status: Detailed Design Completed
Client: Turkiye Design Council
Type: Residential, Commercial & Landscape
Typology: City Center Quality Housing
Photo credit: SOUR
Architects: SOUR
Design: Inanc Eray, Design Lead / Pinar Guvenc, Design Strategy Lead /
Design Team: Marianne de Zeeuw, Project Coordinator / Gamze Gürgenç, Project Coordinator / Ugur Imamoglu, Architect / Merve Güven, Architect / Pinar Gürsoy, Architect / Merve Akbay, Architect / Sevki Yapici, Architect / Kadija Fadil Bayero, Architect / Irem Gocmenoglu, Video Editor & Graphic Designer / Nafla Alqorayani, Design Researcher / Ersin Gök, Producer / Leyla Akça, Field Research Lead / Duygu Çendag, Anthropologist & Researcher / Sema Çiçekli, Psychologist / Tamer Kocager, Videographer
Collaborators
Structural Engineer: Güven Özer, Ömer Çitil, Gürcan Durak, TEZ YAPI
Mechanical Engineer: Hasan Duyar, Faruk Korkmaz, MEK ATÖLYE
Electrical Engineer: Salih Çoşkun, Fatih Doğan, APSİS ATÖLYE
Landscape Architect: Nalan Korkut, Şeyma Uz, STÜDYO NEOGE
Fire Consultant: Bilal Iğdır, Sinem Aksöz, Betül Çırak, ETOS
Civil Engineer: Eylem Güngör, Necati Dorukhan Güngör, Uğur Adıgözel, UĞUR HARİTA
Visualizations: David Rossman, Stack Studios
Community Experts:
Çagla İnan, Ali Uğurlu, Doğus Genç, Mert Salihli, Emel Duman, Fikret Duman, Gizem Cabbaroğlu, Cansel Aslan, Özge Uysal, Ferhat Yolcu, Mişel Atik, Cansel Sahutoğlu, Hüseyin Ataser, Süleyman Karataş, Lider Miçoğulları Necati Ogural, Rahşan Burgurcu, Ali Kanatlı, Selman Eskiocak, Nilgün Karasu, Hikmet Cinçin, Ece idil Ceylan, Mustafa Özçelik, Çağan Kaya, Sezer Kızgındemir, Nursen Avat Büyükaşık, Edip Bağdatlı, Berç Kartun, Agop Gökçe
About SOUR
SOUR is a global design studio with the mission to address social and urban problems. Understanding lived experiences is equally important as professional expertise, SOUR practices co-design methods in all its work in urban design, architecture, design research, and system design.
Renders: SOUR
Revitalization of Hatay, Antakya, Southeastern Turkey images / information received 180824
Location: Hatay Province, Southeast, Turkey, western Asia
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