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Tabanlioglu Arhitects | Asma?at?


Asma?at? Shopping and Meeting Point is a semi-open shopping facility in Bal?ova, inspired by the climate and Aegean tradition of spending time outdoors; it is not only a place to shop but also an enjoyable public space where people meet and have quality time. Asma?at? SMP joins the city as a contemporary platform located between the sea, the mountain and the road trio; forming a lively "rest stop", a link, between the permanent and temporary.



Asma?at? provides room for social and cultural activities such as small concerts and exhibitions. Also through the young dynamic movement of campuses in the close vicinity, the center offers a vivacious ambiance. The festive atmosphere fosters natural encounters of divers people, Asma?at? is expected to be the scene of the interesting moments.





Asma?at? is a pleasant and popular place for students and all teens and for the people who live in Izmir and go to their summerhouses during weekends and holidays using highway, especially during the summer season. Asma?at? shall ease and enrich the lives of Izmir citizens for immediate shopping before short holidays and as a meeting point for the people traveling together. Passing by, Izmir people will sincerely acquire the habit of having a break in Asma?at?.





Compared to the rhythm of life in large cities, the Izmir community has warmer relations in a more relaxed life style; in today's metropolis that is creating introvert individuals, Asma?at? emphasizes the need for a reunion. The permeable space, granting access availability, motivates people to communicate in a multi-colored social pattern of a common area. In fast pace of life in the 21st century, it offers to be one of the informal ceremonial places of our era.





Within the framework of sustainability, public space, shopping and street life complement each other in an environment where dissimilar identities get together independent of age, gender and socio-economic differences. The democratic design approach proffers the possibility of intersection. In a smart local understanding that blends traditional and modern, visually and physically meeting with nature Asma?at? establishes a unique relation with users.





With an extraverted architectural projection that integrates with the street, Aegean concept of spending pleasant time outdoors yet sheltered in the shade of an arbor, has been the originating point for Asma?at? shopping and life center project. With reference to the traditional gazebo model, generally, the tops or sides surrounded by ivy plants (usually grape leaves in ?zmir – in Turkish "Asma" means both grapevine and suspending). A semi-covered space created by use of metal mesh inspired by leaves and ivies on the roof of the center. In the same manner, emphasis on creating a sense of arbour was supported by elements outside of the building.

Asma?at? shopping facility which is to lead other similar projects creating an additional social and economical value, besides its aesthetic contribution to urban texture, harmonized with natural, social and built environment. In addition to the anchoring hypermarket store that will supply the needs for all fast moving consumer goods, 18 shops and restaurants designed in a boutique concept. The common ground of the visitor profile will be the friendly conversations of the Aegean Cost. Families will have a good time with their children with a variety of refreshment options and street cafes.



This meeting point, which bears the Aegean culture in harmony with the region's rhythm of life and social habits, will keep the gazebo tradition alive so will easily be embraced and join the existing local elements. The center suggest an alternative shopping center concept.
Location: ?zmir, Turkey
Architect: Tabanlioglu Arhitects | Melkan Gürsel & Murat Tabanl?o?lu
Client: ARK ?n?aat San. Ve Tic. A.?.
Architect: Melkan Gürsel & Murat Tabanl?o?lu
Architectural Project Team: Murat Cengiz, ?a?r? Akay, Seray ?ztürk, Efe ?ner Ay?e Sevig, Selen Ak, G?khan ?at?kka?
Interior Design : Tabanl?o?lu Architects
Structural Consultancy: Emir Mühendislik
Mechanical Consultancy: Elmaksan Mechanics
Electrical Consultancy: Erk Project Engineering
Landscape Consultancy : Paska ?n?aat ve Peysaj
General Coordinator: ARK ?n?aat San. Ve Tic. A.?.Site Area : 22.763 m2
Construction Area : 41.450 m2
Photography: Thomas Mayer