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Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography

KORDSA GLOBAL - SABANCI UNIVERSITY COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Piramit Architects

ARCHITECTS
Piramit Architects

CLIENT
Kordsa Global

LEAD ARCHITECT
Mehmet Toydemir

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Ayse Toydemir Chamuleau

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Balkar Engineering

LANDSCAPE
Spiga Peyzaj

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RT Engineering

INFRASTRUCTURE
Mesciooglu Engineering

ACOUSTICS
MEA-akustik

FIRE CONSULTANTS
Etik Engineering

MANUFACTURERS
Kaza, Sisecam, Tri̇mli̇ne

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Detay Engineering

CATEGORY
University

LOCATION
Istanbul, Turkey

AREA
17000.0 m2

YEAR
2016

Text description provided by architect.

Piramit Architects had designed the research and development center for Kordsa Global's composite Technologies, which is located within the Teknopark Istanbul area.

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography

It is a mixed-use building consisting of laboratories and offices where research and development projects can be carried on.

Considering its technical functions, the prismatic massive form of the structure can be thought of as a heavy piece of machine placed on the ground.

The selection of dark-colored reflective glass and coated metal claddings and the hefty mass also enhances this perception.

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography

The building has a closed area of 17.000 m2 on a rectangular plot of 6.200 m2. It houses production, research laboratory and office functions.

The center is used by production engineers, technicians, students, lecturers and employees of incubator offices and thus special spatial arrangements are shaped by the needs of different groups, that eventually affects the massing.

The elevations are divided by two horizontal flight lines and the areas directly behind it were kept a distance from the facade to create the perception of a low-rise building structure despite its actual height.

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography

The first floor and the entrance floors with service and production volumes are covered with reflective glass to obtain an opaque facade.

On the other hand, in the floors where the offices are located above, transparent glass facades are preferred to move away from a dull form and to exhibit the movements of people inside the building.

The oblique eave on the corner of the building is considered a contradictory three-dimensional element that attracts users and visitors to the main entrance lobby.

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography

Due to the special mechanical and electrical requirements, the building is divided vertically into two separate zones.

The mechanical and electrical equipment were placed in the first basement and the roof terrace.

Expanded metal grids are used around the entire structure to hide the mechanical installation on the roof.

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography

While the first two floors are reserved for production-focused activities; laboratories, incubation rooms, meeting rooms, and classes are located on the 3rd and 4th floors.

The 5th floor houses the office spaces and a lounge as a socializing area. Service and cargo entrances are placed in the first basement on the south to separate the pedestrian and vehicle entrances.

Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography


Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
© Yercekim Architectural Photography


Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
South-West Elevation
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
South-East Elevation
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
North-West Elevation
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
North-East Elevation


Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
Section 1
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
Section 2


Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
First Floor Plan
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
Second Floor Plan
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
Site Plan


Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
System Section 1
Kordsa Global – Sabancı University Composite Technology Research And Development Centre
System Section 2

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