Project Type
City Planning and Master Plan
Location
Balıkesir, Türkiye
Year
2016
Project Service
Master Plan
Project Status
Concept Project
Total Area (m²)
853265.00
Total Construction Area (m²)
109548.00
Employer
The Emlak Konut REIC
Rooted in the unique geography and vernacular spirit of Turkey’s Aegean region, the Olive Garden project reinterprets local architectural language within a landscape defined by olive groves, gently undulating topography, and the presence of the Havran River. Designed as a low-impact, site responsive development, the project seamlessly blends contemporary spatial needs with the heritage and ecological rhythms of the region.
Residential units comprising seven distinct typologies are delicately integrated within the agrarian setting to preserve the olive dominant landscape and maintain visual porosity. Rather than organizing mass housing, the layout emphasizes intimacy and ecological coexistence, echoing the dispersed rural settlements of the Aegean vernacular.
The masterplan’s road network and building orientation are inspired by the organic form of olive tree leaves, resulting in a fluid and naturally branching spatial configuration that reflects the project’s ecological sensitivity. This leaf-like geometry strengthens the visual continuity of the site while enhancing micro-mobility and accessibility.
The Havran River acts as both a natural spine and a social connector within the site. A series of pedestrian and vehicular bridges allow programmatic continuity across the water, linking the residential core with supporting functions such as hospitality, commercial spaces, sports facilities, and entertainment zones. These functions converge in a central “living hub,” envisioned as a vibrant community anchor within the olive landscape.
At the heart of the architectural vision lies the concept of “living architecture” a design that grows organically with its context, forming a long-term dialogue with the land, vegetation, and culture. The result is an immersive, respectful, and community oriented environment that redefines rural life through continuity between nature, architecture, and people.
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