Besiktas Fish Market Refurbishment / GAD

 01:00 - 6 December, 2013

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Besiktas Fish Market Refurbishment / GAD

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 Architects
GAD
 Location
Beşiktaş/Istanbul Province, Turkey
 Architects in Charge
Gokhan Avcİoglu & GAD
 Area
320.0 sqm
 Project Year
2013
 Photographs
Alp Eren

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From the architect. The refurbishment of the Besiktas Fish Market is not a design and realization
process that was prosecuted in an accustomed manner. It is not intended to be carried through to
an incomputable state. On the contrary, the aspiration is to initiate a dynamic outset by the
gradual functional supplements and substitutions and even with the immediate effects of artistic
approaches.

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The architectural decisions were constituted with a simplistic approach to form and solutions, in
order to allow and welcome revolution in this 26x23/2 triangular space which can subsist with
temporary art installations and elements that, only in the course of time, generate themselves
through the medium of color, texture and light.

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The space mimics a piece of cloth lifted from the corners or a seashell. A junction of three roads
thrives with transverse movements. Furthermore the ceiling has been kept high increasing the
openness and view capacity of the restaurants. This visual linkage spontaneously promotes an
invitation both towards the inside and outside.

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The concept of the refurbishment is primarily based on eliminating the distress of neglect, lack of
infrastructure and hygiene while preparing the stall and shop owners for a more professional
environment. The seafood departments of the many new supermarkets and shopping malls were
constructing a more trustworthy appearance with their infrastructure, displays and customer
relations. The aim was to take BFM up to a competing level.

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Besides the fishmongers, greengrocers have been placed under this shell and furthermore during
the restricted fishing seasons other products are put on sale. In the near future it is anticipated to
have florists along the main road. This opportunity has been offered to the tradesmen with lesser
stalls by the other tradesmen. The necessity of precise refinements observed during the opening
period will be resolved by arrangements amongst the tradesmen and restaurant owners, taking
advantage of the next restricted fishing season.

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In this well-loved market neighborhood; giving your grandmother’s chair to a restaurant or
having a conversation about how the owner can put his inheritance and luck to better use are
both seen as important contributions.

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As resources build-up and with sponsorships, another intention is transforming the facades of the
surrounding buildings to a platform for artistic events such as the International Istanbul Biennale
or more local events.

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On the other hand sharing insight on the restricted functioning domain of the daily or
professional design-manufacturing and also encouraging the local authorities and institutions
which provide education in this field about public space projects had been targeted.

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Besiktas Municipality and personally Mister Mayor Ismail Unal who have been of utmost
support up until this phase are still involved in the intellectual/experimental process of
contributions and actions.

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The municipality has taken on an admirable risk/responsibility by bringing together the
tradesmen, who constantly complain about penalties issued by the municipality and the
ministries; providing them with an opportunity to find solutions by the process of sponsorships
and collective labor. (Unfortunately the complaints and being unable to get together is a common
dilemma)

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