Saye Collective
‘Saye’ is an international art community that embodies inspiration, expression through art and collective creation. It settled in this modest building in Tarlabaşı in order to carry out its works, which have been continuing in various places both on the sea and the land.
The building is located in İstanbul, Beyoğlu, Tarlabaşı district, Bülbül neighborhood, at the intersection of Küçük Duvarcı Street and Mısır Buğdayı Street. The building, which was built in
the begining of 1900’s with a masonry system, is accessed from three separate levels. Its original function was a house and was re-functioned as a multi-purpose cultural space with the
restoration project.
Within the scope of the restoration project, first analytical documentation of the building was carried out. Afterwards, researches were carried out on the original condition of the
building. The building was cleared of unqualified annexes accompanied by the information gained through these studies. The original window openings were identified and recreated. The
details of the architectural elements, window and door joinery, about which information cannot be accessed, were designed in a contemporary and simple style.
‘Saye’ as a production and sharing platform hosts theater, performing arts, exhibitions and various workshops from time to time. In this context,flexible spaces were created. Open and
functional interior were designed as much as possible. The garden was designed as a gathering and communication space. With the aim of being a platform that lives with its
environment and includes surroundings in its works, the garden fences were made with raw timber, which is as permeable as possible and does not isolate with its surroundings.
Info
Location: Tarlabaşı, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Client: Eda Önsel
Team: Y. Burak Dolu, Merve Torlak, Mutlucan Lokmanoğlu
Project Assistants: Veysel Nasıroğlu, Yakup Bekdaş, Koray Bayraktutan
Project Date: 2021
Construction Date: 2021-2022
Indoor Area (m²): 135
Land Area (m²): 75
Type: Restoration, Interior Architecure, Landscape
Program: Performance Art Studio, Residence
Scope: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender Consultancy, Site Supervision
Mechanical Project: Elsa Project
Electrical Project: Mental Project
Main Contractor: Kavalcı Construction
Photograph: Ufuk Pehlivan, Saleh Malek
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Project Location
KOOP Architects
Şahkulu Mahallesi,
Kumbaracı Yokuşu, No:57, D:5,
Beyoğlu / İstanbul / Türkiye
Al Tayseer Street, No 67, Flat 403,
Al Ain Central District, Abu Dhabi, UAE