Küçükçekmece Square

Raci Bademli Best-Practice Award

A town square of 12,000 m2 located in the old centre of Küçükçekmece, about 100 metres from Küçükçekmece Lake. The site is a 3rd degree archaeological site and there are historical fountains and old plane trees on the project site. The project consists of a multi-purpose activity area where formal ceremonies can be held, a rest area that will include sitting activities under the trees, and a transition area that combines these two functions.
Location: Küçükçekmece, Istanbul
Assignment: Urban design
Size: 12.000 m²
Year: 2010
Status: realised
Client: City of Küçükçekmece
In collaboration with: Eda Ekim