BALIKESIR – BANDIRMA EDUCATION CAMPUS – FIRST PRIZE AWARD
First prize winner of the Ministry of National Education's National Architectural Competition, this project proposes a comprehensive educational campus for 10,000 students. The 120,000 m² campus encompasses educational blocks, dormitories, indoor sports and swimming facilities, canteen, cultural centre, science centre, library, social facilities, prayer space, kindergarten, and sports grounds. The fundamental design question was how to transform a large campus into a living environment that nurtures student interaction and community, beyond mere accommodation and instruction. Sustainable principles and a layout encouraging outdoor use provide the answer.
Year / 2013
Client / Ministry of National Education
Location / Balıkesir, Bandırma
Area / 120.000 m²
Team / Prof. Dr. Bülent Tarım (M. Architect)
Köksal Aksoy (M. Architect)
Bülent Çetin (M. Architect)
Hakan Özbek (M. Architect)
Alper Aykam (Architect)