RUSILIENCE- COMMUTE


AIMS

Designing a resilient structural system for a bus terminal or a train station using available local materials (stones, timber… etc) inspired by biomimicry and learning from local environment and traditional architecture.

The line from Yerkoy to Kayseri passes through many towns and it will have terminals for intercity buses and railway stations for high speed trains.

 

METHOD

1-Create groups of 3-4 students

2- select one town

3- select a train station or bus terminal

4- analyse traditional structural systems and local materials

5- analyze BIO life in your area

6- Choose animal/ plant as a reference to imitate when designing the structural system

7- design the structural system and its components to host the architectural spaces and functions

 

TECHNIQUE

4 minutes Video

Story boards

And the final presentation is maximum four portrait A2 posters and physical model of the structural system

 

STRENGTHS
Learning the concept of Biomimicry design in architecture, understanding how structural systems can define and lead architectural design, in rich rural heritage context preserving its Identity.