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Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum by Mimark Mimarlık

Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum by Mimark Mimarlık is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Silwer in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.


SilwerArgitektuur· 2023

Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum

by Mimark Mimarlık

Client: Equine Design Studio

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum

Sile Binicilik Tesisi is 'n ruitersentrum wat in 'n kontemporêre argitektoniese styl naby 'n woud in Istanbul ontwerp is. Die kompleks beslaan 33 453 vierkante meter en sluit 'n binnenshuise arena, 'n buitelugarena, 'n halfoop arena, 'n L-vormige stalblok, behuising en 'n kafeteria vir perdeversorgers, asook 'n veeartsenykliniek in. Alle strukture kyk uit op die woud en word deur 'n klippaadjie verbind. Die uitleg volg die windrigting ter wille van die gesondheid van die perde. Natuurlike klip, hout, glas en staal is die hoofmateriale. Groot glaspanele en dakligte bring daglig en natuurlike ventilasie in die stalle in.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Sile Binicilik Tesisi Ruitersentrum is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The project is an equestrian center which is designed in a contemporary architectural style.The structures were built to face the forest and all of them are connected by a stone path. The entire settlement is positioned according to the wind direction for the health of the horses. The massive eaves of the indoor arena and the stables provide semi-open space for people.
Dimensions & Packaging
The entire land is 33.453,66 m2 and the project includes an indoor arena,4600 m2, an outdoor arena ,3200m2, a semi open arena,1800m2, an L shaped stable block,3050 m2, houses and cafeteria for horsekeepers,520m2, and a vet clinic,270 m2.
Tags
equestrian center, architecture, contemporary, wood, nature, steel, glass, stables,
Production Technology
Natural stone and wooden planks were used on the facade of the facility, which was designed with steel material as a modern structure, large glasses and transparent roof panels of indoor arena and stables were preferred in order to benefit from the daylight for a long time.In addition, skylights are used for natural ventilation in the stables and indoor arena.
Design Challenge
In this project, the horses, riders, and customers have different desires and demands. The challenging part was to find a design solution where you could meet all their desires and demands without having any conflict with each other.
Research
The architects of this project are also licensed show jumpers. Therefore, they combined their own experiences as well as their architectural knowledge and skills. In addition to those, they read many articles written by German authors about flooring systems in equestrian architecture.
Inspiration
The project was inspired completely by nature since the project is located around the forest. The aim of the project is that the structures to blend in with nature. Therefore, wood, glass and stone were the primary elements of the design.
Project Duration
The project started in late November 2022 and finished in early January 2023 in İstanbul.
Operation Flow
At the entrance, a green area welcomes you and leads you to the outdoor arena. In between the indoor and outdoor arenas, there is a restaurant with a terrace, where people can watch riders in both indoor and outdoor arenas whilst enjoying their food. The L-shaped stables face each other and their layout creates a courtyard where the horse lunging arenas and the paddocks are located. This system helps horses to lunge and stay in the paddocks and stables without leaving the stable block.
Team Members
Architect: Kaan Kutsal Alkan
Architect: Buket Kabakci

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