Project 3 – Forum Diyarbakir – DNZ CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Project 3 – Forum Diyarbakir

Forum Diyarbakir / Turkey

Forum Diyarbakir is located between old city centre and new housing areas, on Elazig road. Due to its peculiar location, historic fabric of Diyarbakir was the main determinant on the project concept. In order to reduce the mono-block effect of the project, Forum Diyarbakir was designed as a complex that gather several structures.

Planning & Architecture

With the tower and the conical skylight referring to the volcanic history, Forum Diyarbakir was designed as a meeting point and a landmark to be seen from far away. The project also involves an 8-hall cinema, an entertainment centre, food-court, 125 stores, and a parking area for 1,800 vehicles as well as stores.

17.000

Hours of Work

June 2015

Construction Date

135,000 m2

Construction Area

€130 million

Budget

Location & Accessibility

With the tower and the conical skylight referring to the volcanic history, Forum Diyarbakir was designed as a meeting point and a landmark to be seen from far away. Forum Diyarbakir has excellent accessibility via main road.

Highlights

In order to realise the idea of “transition”, which underlies the interior plan, a flow was designed beginning from the inner yard in the east to the green square in the west, from traditional to the modern. The inner wall made of local basalt accompanying this transition enriches the visitor experience. The dark grey effect and climatic conditions were eased with landscaping elements on the facade and roofs as well as in the inner yard.