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IZMIR OPERA HOUSE – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION
This opera house proposal for İzmir's waterfront was designed as an iconic public building representing the city's contemporary cultural vision. The relationship with the sea, service access, and the symbolic value the building must carry were the principal siting criteria. The main hall and smaller hall, resolved at the same stage level, allow shared use of the stage and ancillary spaces. Foyer and audience entrances are connected to a public square integrated with the sea; the café, restaurant, and exhibition space on the upper foyer level keep the building engaged with urban life throughout the day.
Year / 2011
Client / İzmir Metropolitan Municipality
Location / İzmir
Area / 32.000 m²
Ekip / Bülent Çetin (M. Architect)