Açık Sahne // Serinyol

Açık Sahne is a project that aims to provide a stage, seating units and garden for social events organized for children living in and around Antakya's Serinyol District. The project was designed based on the needs identified through interviews conducted with non-governmental organizations and residents who regularly organize events in the selected area. The project was created at Hangar in Istanbul and later installed in Yusuf Kabaali Park, the designated area in Serinyol District. The purpose is to create a multipurpose area that hosts various events and provides a comfortable shaded area, especially during the summer months, when the excessive heat arises. The structure is strategically located on an axis and built on a soft soil foundation. It comprises fixed structures such as an amphitheater, stage, and garden, all connected by a cleverly designed upper cover that provides voluminous shade. In addition to the permanent fixtures, the project includes portable seating units and game tables of various sizes, allowing for flexibility and the possibility of alternative activities in different areas of the venue. Various activities can be conducted on the project's stage, such as film screenings, theater plays, and concerts. The garden area features plant beds that can help children develop a better relationship with the soil. When the portable cinema screen in the stage module is removed, the surface and seating units become available for use, providing an excellent view from the amphitheater to the garden. By following the main axis in the section, elevation differences are created within the structure, which enhances the vista and stage focus. In addition, areas within the units correspond to various actions such as sitting, standing, lying down, and leaning. The stage and amphitheater structures, which are the main modules, were designed taking into account the principles of lightness and permeability. The structure is intended to host various social events by displaying an inviting approach to the area and neighborhood residents, especially children, as opposed to being massive and closed.