Flat Refurbishment, Istanbul 2010

Skiing at Mount Pleasant, London

The area on which Royal Mail Mount Pleasant

now stands was originally openfields on rising ground above

The River Fleet. In the18th century a Cold Spring on the site

reputed to have great medicinal properties which attracted

many bathers.The site became now as Cold Bath Fields, however

the fields were later used as rubbish tip which more than a hint

of sarcasm became known as Mount Pleasant.

In 1790 site was cleared to make new way for a new prison

before closing in 1880.

My Big Fat Greek Wall

Greeks to build 12km wall on Turkish

Border to keep out immigrants

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12109595

Istanbul 2050

The Sponge, Istanbul 2050.

The project speculates of sea level rise in Istanbul, showing the interface of some historic sites in Istanbul with water, such as Galata Tower (originally named “The Tower of Christ” it was the highpoint in the city walls of Genoese Colony called Galata), Bosphorus Bridge and Hagia Sophia.

In İstiklal Street, it will demonstrate how the ‘’sponge like structure’’ which sucks in the water. The detail facade of this structure performs perspiration similar to skin. The project deals with issues of sustainable development, public realm and urban life in the city challenged with water.

Liverpool Pedestrian Bridge Competition Entry

Sheffield Park Bridge Competition

Ambushment 1

AMBUSHMENTS 1 (Strip Club & Lido) London, 2004

In the ambushments series, the first building is located at Hampstead Heath , where the subterranean London River ‘The Fleet’ rises above the ground. After feeding the Hampstead Ponds, The Fleet goes underground discharging to the River Thames. The building is located on a flat land where the trees are not as dense and stand like poles. It wraps around these pole a like trees, in some places taking them in.

The façade is equipped with flat display units and image sensors which help to camouflage the building by reflecting its surroundings, adapting to the changing scenery and lighting conditions. The façade becomes blur and indiscernible only rendering the entrance visible. Inside it is a Lido by day, Strip Club by night, which reflects the dual character of camouflage by imitation.

Ambushment 2

Bank & Casino

The Invisible Bank in the Ambushment Series, is located along the buried River Fleet. It is suspended in the air in an alley waiting for an ambush. It also blocks the important view of St Paul’s Cathedral. The invisible bank is dressed with flat screens on the front and image sensors on the back which transfer the image of St Paul on its façade. This way this hanging nest of steel and glass is hidden away. It also has dual character seen in camouflage where the bank turns into a casino by night.