V magistrski nalogi obravnavamo prenovo središča mestne četrti Çengelköy, ki se nahaja na azijski strani Istanbul ob obali Bosporja. Gre za zgodovinsko pomembno območje z močno lokalno identiteto, znano po tradicionalni urbani strukturi, obmorskem značaju in živahnem lokalnem življenju. Danes se Çengelköy sooča s pritiski urbanizacije, prometno obremenitvijo ter pomanjkanjem kakovostnih javnih prostorov, zato se naloga osredotoča na preoblikovanje obstoječega parkirišča ob glavni prometnici v novo mestno središče.
Predlagana urbanistično-arhitekturna rešitev vzpostavlja kakovosten javni prostor z zelenimi površinami, kulturnimi in družbenimi programi ter podzemno parkirno infrastrukturo. Zasnova izboljšuje povezave z obstoječim urbanim tkivom, vključuje lokalno skupnost in sledi načelom trajnostnega načrtovanja. Cilj projekta je spodbuditi družabno življenje, ohraniti identiteto kraja ter prispevati k dolgoročni kakovosti bivanja in razvoju Çengelköya kot odprtega, povezanega in vitalnega mestnega prostora.
»This master’s thesis addresses the transformation of the district center of Çengelköy, located on the Asian side of Istanbul along the shores of the Bosphorus. It is a historically significant area with a strong local identity, known for its traditional urban structure, waterfront character, and vibrant local life. Today, Çengelköy faces increasing pressures from urbanization, traffic congestion, and a lack of high-quality public spaces, which is why the thesis focuses on transforming the existing parking lot along the main road into a new district center.
The proposed urban and architectural solution establishes a high-quality public space with green areas, cultural and social programs, and underground parking infrastructure. The design improves connections with the existing urban fabric, involves the local community, and follows the principles of sustainable planning. The aim of the project is to encourage social interaction, preserve the identity of the place, and contribute to the long-term quality of life and development of Çengelköy as an open, connected, and vibrant urban space.«