CREATIVITY INSPIRATION

MATERIAL EXPLORATIONSITE ANALYSIS

CONCEPTUAL WORKMODELSDESIGN

RENDERS

Image | 2014 | Photos represent material study

using textiles as part of exploration study.

ISIK WORK PORTFOLIO

TLABAR

CREATIVITYMY CREATIVITY INSPIRES MY ARCHITECTURE

Images from the left:Bosphorus, Istanbul | 2013 | The continuity of high energy of daily lifeis an essential in nightlife in Istanbul.

Sea at Night, Bodrum | 2014 | The moonlight on the sea represents the light in the dark.Jewellery Making, London | 2009 | I am interested in how jewellery highlights the elegance of hands.

Bonfire, Oxford | 2011 | Bonfire photo is taken in Oxford Bonfire. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul | 2014 | Phenomenal architecture of the mosque makes one feel light and free.

Manu, Athens | 2014 | Taken on tube , the photo represent frozen movement..Electric, Istanbul | 2014 | The lights represent continuity into endless possibilities.

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INSPIRATIONARCHITECTURE LINKING TO:

MOVEMENTCONNECTIONLAYERSFLUIDITYELEGANCEFUN

Above:Flowing Sea Shells | 2010 | Photography, Collage, Sketching (315mm x 380mm)

Detailed movement of the sea shells expresses continuity of the flow.

Below:Sand Umbrella | 2010 | Mixed media, Photography, Collage, Painting, Skeching ( 500mm x 650mm)

Mixed media shows richness and deepness of the underwater world.

On the right:Rocks | 2010 | Watercolour (500mm x 350mm)

Watercolour painting demonstatres purity, elegance of water and rocks.

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MATERIAL EXPLORATION

On the left:Tensile Fabric Structure | 2014 | Stretched fabric allow

one to explore the possibilities of fabric spaces

Above:Stretched Fabric | 2014 | Playing with fabric reveals the

nature of fabric and the permeability of light

Below:Woven Bin Liners | 2014 | Twisted woven bin liners is a

material exploration study exploring how weaving can be used on other materials.

In order to see the qualities and the limitations of the materi-als used in the design several testings were made. Those testings consist of looking at the different views of stretched fabric, exploring thread light relationship, changing the atmosphere by creating fabric thresholds and manipulating fabric as an adaptive structure. Principles of weaving is tested on bin liners creating a woven bin liner swing. After several testing lasercut fabric were stitched together hold by wire to give structural element. Many testings are also made on materials such as plaster, concrete and wood.

MATERIAL EXPLORATION

On the right :Testing Component | 2014 | Pushing,

twisting, stretching, pushing the component together in order to test the

way it reacts.

On the right, underneath:Fabric Movement | 2014 | Exploring the

thread and light relationship digitally

On the right:Testing Flexibility of Fabric | 2014 | Fabric

gained strength when put together with wire.

On the left & below:Testing Plaster | 2013 | Testing the limits and

potentials of plaster by creating various forms.

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Disused old garage Residential old house next to the site

Polykatoikia typology building,typical Greek building typology

On the left:Athens map | 2014 | Locating site within the city. Metaxourgio map | 2014 | Mapping immigrants in

the area as dense, less dense and very dense.

Above:Leonidou street map | 2014 | Mapping public, private

and disused empty plots on the street where the site is located.

Below:Site elevation | 2014 | Site elevation showing

materiality and texture of the site.

On the right:Photographic journey | 2014 | A specific route was

taken from the Hotel Evripides to Monastiraki Square ending in the train station in order to show

some views throughout the route.

SITE ANALYSIS

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Site analysis has been made throughaerial photos, demo-graphics, how the city and site evolved through time. Different routes were taken to show views and reveal the ambiance of the area. Building typologies were analysed. Mapping and taking photos were essential in understanding the nature of the site. Social layer of the site has been analysed through events, people, programs of the site.

Omonia

Psirri

MonastirakiAeridesAno PetralonaKato Petralona

FilopappouAncient CityKeramikos

On the right :Research on colours | 2013 | Specific route has been followed from the tram station to the Music Bridge in Rome in order to show

the ambiance the district creates through the colours of its urban environment. Pastel

colours are prominent..

On the right, below:Site model 1:200 | 2014 | Site model points

out disused spaces within the site in relation with the surrounding buildings.

On the left:Districts of Athens | 2014 | Different

districts of Athens are analysed, researched and the characteristics of each districts has

been pointed out.

Below:Encyclopedia | 2013 | A visual

representation of the information gathered about Metaxourgio includes maps, history,

residents, events, layers and artist studios of Metaxourgio. (lasercut, painting)

SITE ANALYSIS

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CONCEPTUAL WORK

Above:Circulation diagram | 2013 | Central circulation creates connectivity between spaces.Massing sketch | 2014 | Situating different spaces to see their relation.Path sketch model | 2014 | Exploring ways of flow of direction into the building.

On the right:Iteration diagrams | 2014 | Exploring the internal space and outer facade relation.Circulation diagram | 2014 | Showing the flow of people within spaces.

On the left:Concept sketch model | 2014 | Exploring the main motivators of the design.

Below:Carton House, Oskar Leo Kaufman

Conceptual work consists of looking understanding and adapting the principles used in precedents, exploring ideas through concept models and sketching, improving the iterations through digitalisation techniques. Diagrams are important design tools I used to explain programs, usage of spaces, iteration, circulation through building, qualities of different spaces and design development.

CONCEPTUAL WORK

Design and drawing space

Fabric and pattern storage

Fitting and exhibition area

Hanging fabric structure

Tested fabric samples integrated in walls

working as structural bracing

On the left:Organisation of spaces | 2014 | Showing the purpose of each space through initial sketch diagram.Concept models | 2015 | Exploring movement in space through sketch models.Folding spaces | 2014 | Exploring how a space can be foldable and carriable.

Above:Exploration diagrams | 2014 | Exploring how a box shaped room can transform by pushing, bending and adding walls

Background:Windshape - nArchitects

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MODELS

On the left:Fabric Studio | 2014 | A foldable working and living space for a fashion designer (500mm x 700mm)

Above:Fabric Studio detail | 2014 | Exploring the shadow light relationship

Below:Structural element | 2014 | Showing how the building stands up, exploring ways of attaching fabric to the structural element.Making of fabric studio | 2014 | Lasercut, stitching, painting (rhino, illustrator)

Models from the left:Ticking kitchen | 2012 | Interactive model made from kitchen utensils, when the handle is turned a music similar to clock sound is made (682mm x 594mm)Sketch model | 2015 | Exploring the shadow light relationship (200mm x 100mm)Lab for falling | 2012 | Lab constitiuing from climbing ladder, jumping area and netting where below the mirror doubles the effect of falling (200mm x 100mm) Co-working space | 2014 | Gym, creche and office exploring the notions of connection, movement and gathering (594mm x 420mm) Explanatory model | 2014 | (420mm x 250mm)Concept model | 2015 | Exploring the relation between spaces (200mm x 100mm)Diagrammatic model | 2014 | (410mm x 290mm)

Either sketch, development, fragment or final model, I find models important tools in comparing scales, seeing how the spaces look and feel like. I used various materials such as types of wood, cardboard, paper, fabric, wire, plaster. through lasercutting, wood-working and model making skills.

DESIGN

To make use of the space more staircases

will have storage spaces below the stairs

as well that can fold up and down.

Storage spaces coming out

from the fabric walls

Moveable fabric layer serving

as a storage space

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Fabric studio| 2014 | Flexible living and working space for fashion designer - 1:50 ground floor plan

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Fabric studio | 2014 | 1:50 secton showing materiality & activity

Fabric studio | 2014 | Exploded axonometric

Fabric studio diagrams | 2014 | Exploring adaptability and flexibility of the multi functional space

Clothes and fabric hung

from the ceiling to give

the feeling of being lifted.

Double fabric layer

gives the sense of

calmness and peace.

Furnitures being

storage spaces as

well as staircases

leading up to the bed.

Fabric layer seperating

the staircase from the

main area giving the

same feeling as inner

and outer fabric.

The brief was to design a dynamic and evolving space inspired by

an experiment or phenomenon for one to five people. Material

explorations investigating elasticity, durability, opacity, shadow,

smell and texture were used in spatial propositions. Fabric Studio

is a foldable living and working space for a fashion designer. The

the carriable tea ceremony space Mobile ICHIJYO / one

designed by Toshihiko Suzuki. Fabric Studio is easy to put

together and seperate and one can carry it wth them. Fabric is

reinforced through steel. It consists of pockets and storage

spaces within its fabric layers. Ground floor has the working

space leading up to first floor which is a mezzanine having a bed

FABRIC STUDIO | 2014 |

and relaxation area.

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DESIGN

Windows/doors for

children to access

garden and sit on

Tree that children

play around and climb

Artist accommodations

and toilets

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Art facilities for artists & children | 2015 | Detail on 1:100 plan / 1:100 section showing activities

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Accommodation for artists | 2015 | Single unit is a working and living space for artists

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Art facilities for children and artists | 2015 | 1:100 section showing activity

Art facilities for artists & children | 2015 | 1:100 ground floor plan showing playground, classrooms and exhibiton space

The brief was to design a medium scale public building that is

informed by the notion of symbiotic living. The existing

modes of working and living in order to regenerate the city

and establish contemporary models of urban living within a

decaying historical site has been analysed. It has been

established that local artists live privately, immigrant children

play on the streets and people only communicate with people

who they share the same background. The main motivation

of the design is to create a fun atmosphere allowing the

immigrant children and local artists as well as the public gather

and share their experience and creativity. Art facilities consist

of classrooms for children to learn how to draw and paint,

exhibition space both for children and artists, accommoda-

tions and studios for artists, playground for children and a

ART FACILITIES FOR

CHILDREN & ARTISTS

| 2015 |

communal hub

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Above:Art Facilities for Children & Artists | 2015 | View from Opposite Road (Rhino, Vray, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Below:Fabric Studio | 2014 | View from Between Fabric Layers (Rhino, Vray, Photoshop)

Above:Art Facilities for Children & Artists | 2015 | Axonometric View (Rhino, Flamingo)

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Co-working Space | 2014 | Sectional Render (Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop)

RENDERS

Different programs such as Vray, Photoshop, Illustrator were used in the process of producing renders. They reflect the atmosphere of the design, showing materiality and occupation.

Contact Details:

+44 (0) 7568561281isiktlabar@gmail.com