Kadikoy Waterfront Redevelopment GROUP E: 150125020, 150219754, 150124779, 150240910 and 150124698
“Revitalizing Kadikoy as an inclusive transport, cultural and leisure destination�
Cover Page Introduction and Context
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Urban Design Methodology
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Main Findings from Empirical Research
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Spatial Analysis
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Land Use
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Legibility and Wayfinding
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Permeability, Access and Flow
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Pedestrian Activity
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Traffic Analysis
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Public Transportation
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S.W.O.T Analysis
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Liverpool Waterfront Context and Analysis
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Liverpool - Kadikoy Comparison
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Vision for Kadikoy
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Proposal 1 – Low Impact
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1. Introduction and Context Split by the Bosphorous Strait and located across both Asia and Europe, Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city with a population of 14, 377, 018. The city has seen high levels of migration and rapid urban growth over the past decades, which has been accompanied by problems, including gentrification, high levels of inequality and housing issues. However, it also has significant potential, which a rich historical and cultural background it has the opportunity to reach global city status Beyoglu
One area of considerable interest is Kaidköy, located on the Asian side of Istanbul. The waterfront in particular is home to impressive sites such as Haydarpasa, and has a significant transportation hub with multiple forms of transportation. The Kadiköy district houses around 500,000 people, with the waterfront being extremely active with high levels of individuals commuting to the European side via ferry terminals. As a result, transportation dominates the waterfront area, with significant areas of land dedicated to buses, and forms the character of the area. Fatih
Examples of artworks and activities located in the waterfront and adjacent areas.
The Site
Context Currently, Kadoköy’s identifying feature and purpose is the central transport hub. With several forms of transport, including trams, ferries, buses, coaches and taxis, and with surrounding residential and commercial areas, the waterfront is an integral aspect of daily and commuting life for residents. There are also several cultural landmarks including Haydarpasa, theatres and a musical school, which add to the character and culture of the community. Despite being able to divide the waterfront into zones, there are significant areas of land that are currently underused and undefined. Therefore, there is potential to revitalize these areas and create a unified and distinct waterfront. However, the area is vulnerable to issues such as globalization and gentrification. Consideration needs to be given to neighbouring towns, with established communities and identities, such as Caferaga, the local market district and Osmanaga acts as a central economic area. Design proposals should compliment the surrounding areas to connect the communities, whilst maintaining the importance of the transportation and culture.
Kadikoy
Uskudar
Beyoglu Beyoglu is the heart of modern Istanbul. The area is home to landmarks such as Taksim Square and Galata Bridge which both hold strong cultural significance. This with the addition of museums, cafes and restaurants make Beyoglu a popular tourist destination. Fatih The district of Fatih sits within the ancient walls of Constantinople. As a result, many old cultural landmarks can be found here such as the Grand Bazaar and the Ayasofya. These landmarks serve as one of the primary reasons for people visiting Istanbul. The Bosphorus ferry operates at many parts of the district connecting Fatih with Kadikoy. Uskudar Uskudar today is one of Istanbul’s oldest established residential areas, because of this there are many well established communities living here from retired people to students due to the cheap house prices. Like Kadikoy, Uskudar also has a bustling waterfront and commercial sector which caters for tourists and locals alike.
2. Urban Design Methodology The overall urban development framework for Kadikoy was established on different research method approach, most of which was qualitative. The final proposal is based on an inductive philosophy (Yin, 2003). The research method strategy was to generate inferences from data collected via semi-conducted interviews, secondary data, and virtual tracking. Data were informed and collected in accordance to reliable experts and academic online sources.
Preparation
Methods
Literature review Lectures
Materials
Literature and academic lectures on Kadikoy and Istanbul Aysegul Can PhD thesis Census data Istanbul master plan
Data
Historical context and current issues (e.g. gentrification)
Key Findings
Identifying the location of Kadikoy within the city and its main challenges
Demographics and socioeconomic data Current Government’s urban visions for Istanbul / Kadikoy
Site Analysis
3D virtual tracking
Google Maps
Interviews , experts talks
Remote sensing imagery
Spatial data analysis Maps
3D virtual videos
Secondary data analysis
Yandex Portfolios from last year Interview transcripts
Design - Masterplan
Theory testing approach (Merton, 1968); elaboration of different design proposals reflecting the design visions
Portfolios from last year Advises from ITU students Online resources
Current social- economical patterns within the area Commuters/People’s daily needs
SWOT Analysis Pictures to illustrate our proposal
Physical features (main transport nodes) Existing land uses Legibility, permeability, local character
Design visions from last year’s students Existing waterfront design in Liverpool/worldwide.
Design visions Final design proposal
3. Main Findings from Empirical Research To analyse our interview transcripts we carried out an ideographic approach to detect singular ideas. This step was essential to identify similar and divergent perspectives (Gorden, 1992). For instance 100 % of the interviewees recognized that Kadikoy is a major transport hub within Istanbul. The main overarching ideographic themes were identified as nomothetic themes ( Vogt, 2005). Major nomothetic themes were : the scarcity of green spaces, the need to develop solutions for the transportation system, the poor access to the coast for pedestrians. The main limitation to this approach is that we did not have enough respondents to generate a robust initial valid knowledge of Kadikoy. Below has some quotes gathered from students from the University of Istanbul during their field trip to the United Kingdom. They were asked questions regarding their views on Kadikoy’s waterfront in an urban design context.
Interviewee
Quote
Connotations/Meanings
Handan Kaplan
“Bus stops disturb the pedestrian flow. The connection between different nodes is chaotic. Alternative efficient transport nodes should be developed”
This suggests that the transport may be having a negative effect on the waterfronts connectivity and accessibility to the neighbouring areas. Phrases like “chaotic” really reflect this.
Yigit Can Yavuz
“Kadikoy has a local vernacular architecture with its typical 3 storey art nouveau buildings. It is a cultural site and many buildings within the area are listed. Kadikoy has a cultural potential that should be enhanced”
From this quote it is easy to tell that Kadikoy is a very culturally important place within Istanbul. He also mentions that it should be “enhanced”, suggesting that there may be a threat of the area becoming gentrified.
Burak Belli
“Loads of local people come to Kadikoy for fishing. However, there is no public identity of the coastal zone. Users cannot experience the public life. If you go to Moda which is 20 minutes away, you will see that people can enjoy being in coast”
This quote expresses the importance of public space and activities in place making, particularly fishing. It suggests that the waterfront has not reached the potential in which it could and hints that more can be done to improve this.
4. Spatial Analysis Grid and Grain The areas of Caferaga, Rasimpasa and Osmanaga are for the most part densely packed with small and medium sized units resulting in a very fine grain. The waterfront however is very coarse due to the nature of the land use. The large amounts of open space make the area fragmented and private space is not clearly demarcated.
Topology When looking at the adjacent neighbourhoods, it can be seen that there are three types of topology which make up the area. The first one, a a mixed use building, has no open or private space incorporated into it due to the function. The second and third are also mixed use but mainly residential. As a result, there are private courtyards for the residents only. A B
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Pedstrain Line
vehicle line
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Pedstrain island
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vehicle line
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Pedstrain Line
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Pedstrain Line 2M
vehicle line
vehicle line
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Pedstrain Line 3.5M
The land to the north, known as Haydarpasa, is mixed use but less so for the public. It is currently a mixture of administrative buildings and private companies as well as being home to the old Haydarpasa train terminal which is currently derelict. However, it stands as an important landmark in the area. A mosque is also located here. The southern tip of the site consists of two main land uses; car parking and public open space. The famous landmark the Balloon Cafe is located here which can be seen throughout the bay. Despite being developed it can be said that it is relatively underdeveloped. The open space located on the peninsula lacks character and is void of activity, thus the space is seldom used by pedestrians.
The Wider land use
Commercial
Due to the increased footfall that the transport modes bring, the main part of the waterfront acts as an open public space offering pedestrians leisure facilities ranging from cafes to theatres. The one concern with this area is the congestion resulting from an abundance of land uses packed into a small space which can spoil the area’s character and decrease legibility.
Open space
Known for being the gateway to the Asian side of Turkey, Kadikoy’s waterfront is predominantly transport based with modes such as ferries, buses and the Metro operating here. As a result the majority of the other land uses are oriented around this.
Transport
5. Land Use
Rasimpasa The predominant land use in Rasimpasa is residential. However in recent years there has been substantial growth in the commercial sector on the periphery of the neighbourhood. This mainly comprises of small locally owned shops and cafes which locals use as a meeting area.
Osmanaga The majority of the commercial only developments are located along Rihtim Cd. and Sogutlu Cesme Cd. The rest of the neighbourhood is of mixed use development with commercial units of the ground floor and either residential or business above.
Caferaga Caferaga is a very mixed use neighbourhood with many important public services located within such as a hospital, mosque and school. The area is also home to many bars and cafes. As a result, Caferaga is constantly bustling with people thus creating a very vibrant atmosphere. Commercial Residential Mixed Commercial, Residential and Business
Districts 1. Industrial Quarter - Access through here is difficult, due in part to the lack of pedestrian pathways and the prioritisation of transport and the amount of derelict and underused space. 2. Transportation Hub - The Hub provides the majority of the footfall through the area, acting as one of the primary pull factors for the waterfront. Legibility along the waterfront is good however the bus along Rihtim Cd. act as a barrier, restricting view and easy access to the waterfront. 3. Transitional Area - The area acts as a transition zone from transport modes such as taxis and the metro to the ferry and bus terminals. Overall the legibility is good with various path intersections acting as nodes. 4. Open/underused area - Due to lack of development, the views across the waterfront to Haydarpasa and the Balloon Cafe offer good wayfinding. Edge There are five identifiable edges when looking at the waterfront. 1. The railway portrays a clear, defined barrier marking the edge of the site. 2. The bus station on Rihtim Cd., restricts the view and pedestrian flow to and from the waterfront from the adjacent urban areas. 3. A dead end on Kadikoy Sahili to the northern side of the site restricts pedestrian flow towards Haydarpasa. 4. The car park at the southern end of the site, restricts pedestrian movement along a narrow corridor. 5. The waterfront itself.
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Landmark
Paths The main path along the waterfront is not continuous from one side of the waterfront to the other. Due to the pattern changing throughout, it is not clearly defined for pedestrians.
Node
Landmarks and Nodes The Haydarpasa and Balloon CafĂŠ are located at either side of the bay both act as landmarks, offering pedestrians clear and visible points of reference when wayfinding. The rest of the waterfront however is fragmented. Some points of reference for pedestrians include the music school, the ferry terminals which act as nodes.
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6. Legibility and Wayfinding
5 Landmark Nodes Edge Path District
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7. Permeability, Access and Flow Permeability Permeability when entering the waterfront presents a problem both visually and physically. For instance, what could be an attractive view of the Bosphorus is obstructed by the bus terminal as mentioned previously. This coupled with the barriers either side of the road make it difficult for pedestrians to access from adjacent areas, however these barriers were introduced by the Turkish government to prevent informal crossing which has caused accidents in the past. The existing pedestrian crossings are not clearly demarcated, to the bus station in particular, this causes conflict with vehicles. The largest intersection on site, merging Sugutlu Cesme Cd., Albay Faik Sozdener Cd. and Rihtim Cd. represents the least permeable and fragmented entrance, as pedestrians have to cross three roads just to get to and from the waterfront. As a result of this, more work needs to be done to improve accessibility to the site. Permeability on the waterfront itself is good. Large open spaces and clearly defined paths maximise visual connectivity and make it easy for pedestrians to navigate their way through. Accessibility Apart from the main roads that restrict access from the rest of Kadikoy, the waterfront is very accessible due to the transport modes located within. The majority of the transport infrastructure is open until 11pm making the area accessible all day. Pedestrian Flow The majority of pedestrian flow within the site is centred around the transport modes with people changing modes or walking into the adjacent neighbourhoods. As a result of this, the flow is a lot less around the periphery of the site.
Routes Flows No crossing Potential crossings Current crossing
Pedestrian Entrance Movement Poor crossing Vehicle and pedestrian conict Main pedestrian route Minor pedestrian route
Marked crossing blocked off, reducing pedestrian flow
Mass pedestrian migration on Rihtim Cd.
Informal crossing due to lack of formal crossing
8. Pedestrian Activity Kadikoy’s waterfront is a huge area, attracting all different kinds from all walks of life. This is mainly due to the various transport modes located within the site which provides the area with the majority of the pedestrian footfall and acts as a catalyst for further development within the region. As can be seen from the map to the right, the majority of activities are located within the centre of the site between the various transport modes. Most of the activities tend to be operated during the daytime. These include, ice cream parlours, cafes, fast food takeaways and seating areas. As a result of this nighttime activity is sparse, particularly towards the peripheries of the site.
Food stalls Informal stalls like these cater for pedestrians that are on the move, reinstating the waterfront’s position as a busy transport hub.
There are many reasons for the lack of nighttime activity; the districts of Osmanaga and Caferaga are both abundant in nightlife including many bars and restaurants, because of this there is less scope to build new business on the waterfront. Also, public transport modes tend to shut down after 11pm leaving the area rather inaccessible, this is likely to cause safety and security concerns at night and, as mentioned previously, pedestrian access to the waterfront can be difficult. When looking at the amount of pedestrians that use the site at both day and night time (below), it is clear that there is a direct correlation between the nature of the activities and the time of day.
Street Furniture This is an example of some of the seating availavle to the public. Apart from this, seating at the waterfront is in short supply, denying residents informal gathering and meeting areas, someone that is engrained in middle eastern and Mediterranean culture
People density during the daytime
People density during the night
Overall density of people
The higher the concentration = the more dense the pedestrian flow
Cafes Cafe’s located within the transport zone serve tourists and locals alike. Like street furniture it offers people a gathering and meeting point but in a more formal setting.
Void of Activity
9. Traffic Analysis Road heirarchy The roads, Rihtim Cd. Sogutlu Cesme Cd., both act as major roads within the waterfront area having six lanes each carrying both private vehicles and public transport. Rihtim Cd. is seen as the most crowded and busy street due to the bus station and increased traffic during rush hour times. Sogutlu Cesme Cd. which runs through Osmanaga has a number of important bus stops located along it as well as linking the waterfront to the rest of Kadikoy and the rest of Istanbul via the eastern ring road, traffic flow is also hindered by the tram which runs through the middle. Car Parking The waterfront is served by large parking facilities located at either side of the site with both being easily accessible to the public. On street parking is also prevalent on the narrow streets leading onto Rihtim Cd., which increases congestion affecting the accessibility and connectivity of the whole area.
Orgeneral Sahap Gurler Cd, Rihtim Cd. and Tibbye Cd. intersection.
Rihtim Cd. and bus terminal entrance intersection
Road access to the waterfront form neighbouring areas
Sogutlu Cesme Cd, Rihtim Cd. and Albay Faik Sozdener Cd. intersection.
Albay Faik Sozdener Cd. and Damga Sk. intersection
10. Public Transportation Ferry and Tram Route
Bus Route and Taxi
Metro and Train Route
Acting as the gateway to the Asian side of the Bosphorus, the waterfront offers a range of public transportation modes such as ferries, metro, trams, taxis and various bus routes. All modes offer both local and regional services connecting Kadikoy with the whole of Istanbul and beyond. The tram however only serves the Caferaga and Osmanaga areas. At present the transportation modes are located at different locations along the waterfront and are poorly organised and integrated with one another. This makes it difficult for pedestrians transition efficiently from mode to mode during their journey. Despite this, there are positives of having the transport modes spread out, for instance it spreads out pedestrian flow to all parts of the site allowing enough footfall for businesses to thrive.
The various ferry routes that connect Kadikoy to the rest of the city.
The Bus terminal All buses on site share the same location and routes with around 40 individual stations located together along Rihtim Cd. The buses are arranged in a chaotic and unorganised fashion which has led to congestion and much traffic confusion, particularly at peak times. The way in which the buses are positioned, horizontally, acts as a barrier, restricting the view to the waterfront.
11. S.W.O.T Analysis Strengths
Weaknesses
Pedestrian flow from adjacent neighbourhoods
Pedestrian flow hindered
Good connectivity
Open space fenced off, not clearly demarcated
Location/proximity to surrounding densely populated areas
Accessibility for pedestrians
Connectivity - public transport
Local character is not visible through architecture
Existing landmarks
Public space is not demarcated, some areas fenced off
Public open space
Buildings not well maintained, graffiti prevalent Pollution generated from buses and litter Lack of community space Lack of pedestrian activity and street furniture Underused areas
12. S.W.O.T Analysis Opportunities
Threats
Gentrification Conflict with vehicles
Areas with the potential to be made cultural and open to the public
Area that could be perceived as dangerous after dark
Continuous waterfront
Maximised visual connectivity of the waterfront
Redevelopments causing local house prices to rise (Turkish Lira)
Recognise informal activities i.e. coffee vendors, fishing, demonstrations
New developments alienating surrounding communities
Take advantage of the large pedestrian presence
Lack of nighttime activity could lead to a lack of safety and security
Maximise visual and physical connectivity
Conflicts with pedestrians and vehicles, particularly around the bus station
Take advantage of the local character i.e. Haydarpasa
Noise and air pollution around transport modes
Potential to develop underdeveloped land
13. Liverpool Waterfront Context and Analysis As part of the analysis, Liverpool’s waterfront was used as a case study to assess the effectiveness of different design principles in use. Liverpool is comparable to KadikÜy, with a rich history of the waterfront and high number of visitors to the area. The waterfront was also a site of significant recent regeneration which allowed in depth research of modern waterfront design. Here is some of the site analysis that was undertaken to assess waterfronts success
Land Use
Majority of land use is office space located on the edges of the site. The middle section of the site is mainly commercial with Albert Docks providing restaurants, hotels and museums. Transport also plays a big part of the area with many coach stops bringing tourists to and from the city centre as well as a ferry serving Birkenhead as well as the Isle of Man and beyond.
Transport
The dock is separated from the rest of the city by an eight lane motorway (A565). Public transportation including the bus and train stations are located along the periphery of the site.
Public Voids
Princes Dock - No active frontages and unused land. Main Waterfront/Albert Dock - mixed character and lack of features. Wapping Dock -mainly transport services and pedestrian areas confined.
Legibility and Wayfinding
Main pedestrian flow coming from Liverpool One and city centre area. Large motorway restricts pedestrian flow and has the potential to cause conflict Famous buildings such as Albert Docks, the Three Graces and the Echo Arena act as landmarks providing pedestrians as a point of reference.
14. Liverpool - Kadikoy Comparison S.W.O.T Analysis Strengths
Weaknesses
Cultural tourism Leisure Connectivity Mixed uses
Accessibility for vehicles and pedestrians Undefined spaces Some space not filling potential
Opportunities
Threats
Unique Architectural design, Landmark and iconic buildings Maximise historical significance
Impermeability/Building height Micro Climate Land Ownership Congestion
Liverpool - Kadikoy Comparison Liverpool
Kadikoy
Movement patterns and transport
• Public transport is located along the periphery. • Large amounts of tourists access the site via coaches, others via city centre e.g. Liverpool One.
• Area is very crowded due to concentration of public transport.
Site in relation to the wider city area
• Docklands were a vital part of Liverpool’s industrial heritage and thus they today play a significant role in the cities identity. • Current location of Beatles museum and Echo Arena, both entice a lot of tourism.
• Kadikoy waterfront serves Istanbul as the gateway connecting the Asian and European sides of the city. • The Haydarpasa is an important historical landmark in Istanbul which is located on the edge of the site.
Land Use Analysis
Key design principles to be taken from Liverpool: Continuous waterfront A mix of land uses Maximise the local history and identity
• Different uses are evident throughout. • Lack of mixed use outside of the Albert Dock area. • Private developments are clearly demarcated.
• Public transportation is the predominant land use in the area. • Smaller shops and cafes are located throughout the waterfront.
15. Vision for Kadikoy “Revitalizing Kadikoy as an inclusive transport, cultural and leisure destination� Vision Statement The significance of Kadikoy cannot be denied.
This proposal aims to address these through:
With its central location at the mouth of Istanbul’s Asian side, it serves as an important transport hub for both locals and tourists.
Design Principles
Its role in both historical and current events, it serves a key cultural purpose. Its attractive views and landmarks, it serves as a distinct leisure spot. Its links to the communities around it, it serves an integral part of their lives. However, while it possesses many potentials, it fails to present itself as a destination. Transportation is chaotic. Culture is muted. Leisure is ignored. Communities are disconnected.
1. Enhance Existing Character and Identity Integrate transport functions Include informal activities Incorporate existing landmarks and structures 2. Develop Complementing Mix of Uses and Activities Connect with surrounding residential and commercial uses Create new uses for underutilized areas Include community spaces 3. Improve Connectivity and Accessibility Create a continuous and accessible waterfront Unify design of public space Create gateways
16. Proposal 1 - Low Impact The first proposal aims to promote the community experience of the waterfront and use spatial planning to become an integral aspect of daily life . This design has designated the waterfront into four separate zones: Cultural, Commercial, Transport and Community. The purpose is to revitalise Kadikoy as a destination for the surrounding communities, whilst incorporating incentives for tourism and leisure. . Cultural Zone Converting Haydarpasha into a Museum/Convention centre, and complementing with surrounding developments such as parks, open spaces and an amphitheatre. Community Zone By dividing the bus terminals into local/mini buses, local residents encompass a section of the waterfront, with additional facilities such as community centre, spaces for the informal sector and a park surrounding the Music School. Transportation Zone Designating a zone to transportation such as the ferry, trams, coaches, metro and non-local bus, allows more efficient transportation and way finding for commuters. Commercial Zone This zone allows more commerce in the area, including a hotel development, areas for restaurant and retail and space for water sports and fishing
17. Proposal 2 - High Impact Proposal 2 has more high impact design features, with multiple levels and a balcony dominating the waterfront and maintaining the current transport identity. The inclusion of an entertainment and mixed-use zone aims to attract more tourists and visitors to the area. This design integrates creating an inclusive design, whilst inviting visitors to the area. The balcony achieves the objectives of creating a continuous waterfront, with improved connectivity and accessibility. The design of the balcony could also enhance the character of the area and unify existing landmarks. Cultural Zone Transform the vacant space and gave it an identity based on existing landmarks. Again, converting Haydarpasa into a museum/convention centre and adding art galleries to enhance the area. Adding space for retail will create more footfall in the area. Transportation Zone Maintaining all transportation in its current position, but elevation the ground level with a balcony that could shelter commuters. The balcony would be high impact and aim to be an iconic and an effective way of creating a unified waterfront. Entertainment Zone Develop leisure activities: fishing, water sport activities. Encouraging visitors to a currently underused area, with an entertainment hub, sports complex, activity parks and theatres.
18. Final Design Ideas The final design incorporates the best ideas from the two proposals and the Liverpool waterfront. From the Liverpool waterfront, the cultural and leisure uses were evident. It highlighted the historical significance of the place and capitalized on iconic buildings. From Proposal 1, valuable ideas include creating a community centric place, the transport hub idea, and the hotel and car park development. This informed the types of spaces that will be provided in the final proposal. From Proposal 2, the main idea taken was the creation of a central plaza that will act as the main gateway to the development. The location of the additional ferry terminal was also used as a way to link the transport functions together and create a focal point at the centre of the development. All three highlights the importance of a continuous waterfront and a good mix of uses and distinct zone along the development.
Below demonstrated the features from each proposal and Liverpool that were included in the final design.
Proposal 1 Features
Proposal 2 Features
Liverpool Features
• Museum/Convention Centre • Bus station for local/mini buses • Transit hub for buses, coaches, tram and metro • Community centre • Space for informal activities • Park to accompany Music School • Relocated Ferry terminal • Hotel and car park development • Areas for restaurants/retail
• Central Plaza • Retail Space • Transportation to remain • Balcony over transportation • Dual, centralised ferry terminals • Multiple Levels • Indoor theatre • Outdoor theatre • Entertainment hub • Sports complex/parking • Activity Park • Water Sports
Continuous waterfront Distinct zones Different levels Iconic buildings Enhancing historical significance Improved accessibility and wayfinding Localised bus station
19. Masterplan The proposed master plan for Kadikoy waterfront is envisioned to be an inclusive transport, cultural and leisure destination through enhancing its character and identity while developing complementing mix of uses and activities and improving overall connectivity and accessibility to and throughout the site. This is achieved through dividing the waterfront into three distinct zones: cultural, transport and leisure, while ensuring the unity of the site through a continuous waterfront promenade supported by strategic gateways, activity nodes and visual landmarks that invite movement from one end of the site to the other. Zones Creating distinct zones is a main component in the revatilisation of Kadikoy waterfront as a destination with each zone featuring an important purpose. The transport zone, which is currently chaotic and ill-defined, will be made more integrated, legible and accessible. The northern part of the waterfront crowned by the Haydarpasa and the mosque will be enhanced as a cultural zone. The southwest portion, currently dominated by a large carpark and underutilised open areas will be transformed into a leisure zone which will add a new complementing use to the waterfront and its surrounding areas, and make it more a more active space both day and night. Activity Nodes & Landmarks The different activity nodes and landmarks will enhance the identity of each zone and provide points of interest which will encourage movement throughout the site. Waterfront Promenade The waterfront promenade provides seamless connection from one end of the development to the other. This will not only facilitate flow from the different zones and activity nodes, allowing access for all users to all points of the site, but also create a unified public space identity for the waterfront. The promenade also features a play of levels creating spaces for different kinds of movements and informal activities (active movement, lounging, shopping, fishing, etc.). Gateways The waterfront’s gateways assist in both physical and visual access to the site. The main gateway to the entire development is the central plaza located at the area with the highest amount of existing pedestrian and vehicular traffic. By providing a clear architectural focal point in the area and assisting movement through raised crossings of the same material as the public space, the central plaza can provide a sense of arrival to the waterfront development. Secondary gateways are provided along other areas of the site where there is existing or desired pedestrian movement. Like the central plaza, these are characterised by an architectural focal point and/or crossings. These will create obvious inviting entry points along the different points of the development.
Landmark Nodes Pedestrian entrances Promenade
Cultural Zone
Transportation Zone
Leisure Zone
20. Masterplan Cultural Zone Building upon the landmarks of Haydarpasa and the mosque, the northern part of the waterfront will be developed into a cultural zone. Haydarpasa will be revived as a museum and convention centre / events space, making the historical building a public space while retaining the active train station. The mosque will be framed by a row of culturally-oriented small commercial shops (restaurants, galleries, specialty stores, souvenir shops, etc.) which will remain open until night time. While the cultural zone will serve tourists as well, it will be primarily for the people of Istanbul exhibiting their way of life. This is highlighted through placing importance to the mosque, and providing a community centre, and areas for various informal activities (fishing, skating, vending, etc.), which is accessible to the surrounding communities. Transport Zone Transport is the key identity of Kadikoy. The transport zone aims to enhance that identity through integrating the different transport modes and improving access and wayfinding. The coaches will be moved to the area south of the site adjacent to the metro and tram stations, forming a transit hub near the leisure zone. The local buses will remain near the cultural zone as they serve the surrounding communities, but the decreased number of buses in the area will give opportunity for a wider and more pleasant waterfront, which can be easily accessed through the raised crossing gateway. A new ferry station will be located between the existing public and private terminals, linking these together into a ferry terminal complex, as well as linking the two bus areas together along the promenade via the central plaza. The existing theatre and music school will be retained and emphasized through surrounding open spaces. Spreading out the transport functions where they need to be along this zone while integrating them through better access and definition will let the transport modes function more effectively, as well as facilitate in the movement of people along the development. Leisure Zone The area currently occupied by a large carpark and underutilised open space will be transformed into a leisure zone with various activities such as water sports, outdoor theatre, and shopping and dining. This zone will be landmarked by the Balon Cafe and a building complex consisting of a hotel, retail areas and a multi-storey carpark with sloping green roofs that can be accessed by the public, providing permeability above the superblock. This leisure and tourism activities present in this zone will complement the transport and culture functions of the waterfront as well as the commercial and retail functions of the surrounding communities.
Mosque Small Commercial Community Centre Activity areas, Play Areas Train Station Museum & Convention Centre
Local bus terminal Waterfront promenade
Ferry Terminals Central Plaza Theatre Music School & Sound park Multimodal Transit Hub (Bus, Metro, Tram)
Balon Cafe Hotel, Retail & Car Park Watersports park Outdoor Theatre Quiet Park & Lighthouse
21. Masterplan Section along Local Bus Terminal
The proposed local bus terminal will reduce the space needed by the buses along the narrowest part of the waterfront, creating ample room for the promenade that will connect the this transit point to the ferry and transit hub to the south and cultural zone to the north. This will also give the waterfront back to the community. A raised pedestrian crossing will act as a gateway and facilitate access to the development.
Perspective of Local Bus Terminal Perspectives of Central Plaza Perspective of Leisure Zone
The proposed central plaza is located at the busiest portion of the site at the point where the different functions concide. It fronts an extremely busy intersection yet it is also the main access point of most pedestrians. By making it an obvious focal point through architectural and public space design, and easing access to pedestrians through raised crossings, the area will be transformed into an inviting gateway to the entire development.
The proposed leisure zone will feature a hotel and retail complex with a multi-storey carpark to replace the current open carpark that currently dominates most of this area. This complex will have pedestrianized sloping green roofs to allow public use of the complex. One of the slopes will land on an outdoor theatre, creating a space for viewing. Other features of the leisure zone include a watersports area and gardens connected to the promenade.
Section along Leisure Zone
22. Masterplan Rendered impression of hotel complex
View from Kadikoy
View from the north
View from the Sea of Marmara
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