On October 16, 2020, we published an article of this same series, dedicated to what we believe are the most emblematic and best known of all the Abandoned Buildings of Istanbul: the TAT Towers. What might seem surreal to many is that more than 20 years after those twin towers were left abandoned, another pair,Continue reading "Abandoned Buildings of Istanbul – Data Gathering – The Çiftçi Towers"
Digital Sketches
Smart phones, sometimes, just make people stupid. Lisbon A gateway to parallel realities, they can subtract us from the places we are, distance us from the people we are close to and even from whom we are. Beijing Beijing But the device became an incredible tool to capture what is around. With more and moreContinue reading "Digital Sketches"
Istanbul’s Urban Fauna
The crude reality is that this fast growing metropolis is pushing out of their natural habitat the endemic species that once roamed freely in it. This rapid change generates a clash between two worlds apart. And we know who is going to win.
Abandoned Buildings of Istanbul – Data Gathering – The Three Acarkent Towers
The Acarkent Condo is located in the Beykoz Municipality, one of the thirty nine that integrate the Greater Istanbul Region. With a perimeter of around 8km and an area covering approximately 2,5km2, it’s a gigantic private refuge for some of the wealthy people in Istanbul. Acarkent, a city within the city. Its urban postulateContinue reading "Abandoned Buildings of Istanbul – Data Gathering – The Three Acarkent Towers"
The Voiceless Istanbul Recyclers
It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it It’s not uncommon to see flocks of stray dogs in the streets of Istanbul. They are normally peaceful and friendly towards most people, unless you pass by running, riding a bike or if you are one of the thousands of toplayıcılar – which means collectors –Continue reading "The Voiceless Istanbul Recyclers"
Istanbul Life Interview
Don't let it rot. Save it. By Burak Kuru You have been living in Istanbul for a while, for about 5 years, what was your reason for coming to Istanbul? Can you give us some information about yourself? Actually, it is now more than 6 years since I came to Istanbul in the summer ofContinue reading "Istanbul Life Interview"
Welcome to ARKollective
THANKS FOR JOINING JOINING US! ARKollective is a sharing platform in the shape of a blog that wants to display the ideas of those who think about architecture, design and how they impact our lives in society. We are starting with a small group of experienced architects who question what became normal - but is farContinue reading "Welcome to ARKollective"
HAPPY 2023. STAY STRONG. STAY KOLLECTIVE
Humanity has been put through several tests during the third decade of the XXI century. Once we were almost out of the pandemic nightmare, a maniac leader starts a war taking advantage of the worlds' numb state of mind. Every one was caught on its back foot...This dreadful event, reminds us that History is lessContinue reading "HAPPY 2023. STAY STRONG. STAY KOLLECTIVE"
COMFORT ZONE
Thanks to the Russian´s agression, the West is waking up. Typical pick-up at California highway near Monterey, 2022 Foto: Claus Spix “Whenever we heat, we consume energy. Whenever we heat with fossil fuels, we produce CO2.” Whenever we switch on an air condition or we stoke a fireplace, we do a little damage to theContinue reading "COMFORT ZONE"
Power to the User!
Form follows function ‘’Form (ever) follows function’’ is a famous a motto attributed to the American architect Louis Sullivan who lived until 1924. Nonetheless, the architectural concepts behind this short sentence were considered gospel truth until the second half of the XX century and many designers still follow some of its principles today. The coreContinue reading "Power to the User!"
The Dream of the Green – Part 2
BACK TO THE HAMPTONS, CLAIRE! „Every Friday five crates of oranges and lemons arrived from a fruiterer in New York—every Monday these same oranges and lemons left his back door in a pyramid of pulpless halves. There was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in half anContinue reading "The Dream of the Green – Part 2"
Abandoned Buildings of Istanbul – Data Gathering – Hotel Building in Şişhane
This small abandoned building would not have catched our attention if it wasn't for its unique location. Şişhane is a small neighborhood located in the heart of Istanbul. If one arrives in Istanbul and is taken directly to Şişhane, one might believe he/she is in any european city. The oppulence and beauty of its earlyContinue reading "Abandoned Buildings of Istanbul – Data Gathering – Hotel Building in Şişhane"
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