Izmir Presidency And City Council
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Conceptual Architecture
Details
The project has been designed to reference the historical past of Izmir. While the assembly hall, which is the symbol of democracy, was handled gradually and designed in the order of the ancient amphitheatre, the triple columns that will carry this structure refer to the columnar architecture of the Agora. The three-column, in which the assembly is carried, represents the people who shape democracy with the elections they have made, and explains that the assembly can survive with this popular election.
The Jury‘s Statement
The sculptural city council building reinterprets the historical architecture of Izmir. The assembly hall, inspired by ancient amphitheatres, and the three symbolic columns, which refer to the agora, create a harmonious link between tradition and contemporary design. ‘Izmir Presidency And City Council’ impresses with an iconic design that emphasises democratic functionality.
