CANAKKALE MUNICIPALITY AND CULTURAL CENTER – HONORABLE MENTION

The Çanakkale City Square and Surrounding Area Redevelopment Project was awarded the 1st Prize in the National Urban Design Competition organized by Çanakkale Municipality. The project encompasses Republic and Pier Squares, as well as their surrounding context, and proposes visionary strategies addressing the city’s large-scale urban challenges.

Aligned with Çanakkale’s future vision, the design integrates spatial, cultural, artistic, social, and ecological values to create a sustainable, innovative, and economically viable urban environment. The proposal emphasizes the balance between preservation and utilization, shaping a contemporary public space that reflects the city’s unique identity.

The primary goal of the project is to reconnect the coastal line with the city and its inhabitants, transforming it into a vibrant public focal point within urban life. Within this framework, the design redefines Çanakkale City Square and its surroundings in accordance with the city’s identity and long-term vision, guided by urban, architectural, and landscape design principles.

Date / 2012

Client / Municipality of Canakkale

Location / Canakkale

Team / Prof. Dr. Bülent Tarım (M. Architect)
Köksal Aksoy (M. Architect)
Bülent Çetin (M. Architect)
Hakan Özbek (M. Architect)
Alper Aykam (Architect)