Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre by Mimark Mimarlık

Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre by Mimark Mimarlık is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award d'Argent in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

ArgentArchitecture· 2023

Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre

by Mimark Mimarlık

Client: Equine Design Studio

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre

Sile Binicilik Tesisi est un centre équestre conçu dans un style architectural contemporain, à proximité d'une forêt à Istanbul. Le complexe s'étend sur 33 453 mètres carrés et comprend un manège couvert, une carrière extérieure, un manège semi-ouvert, un bloc d'écuries en forme de L, des logements et une cafétéria pour les palefreniers, ainsi qu'une clinique vétérinaire. Toutes les constructions sont orientées vers la forêt et reliées entre elles par un cheminement en pierre. L'implantation suit la direction des vents afin de préserver la santé des chevaux. La pierre naturelle, le bois, le verre et l'acier constituent les matériaux principaux. De vastes surfaces vitrées et des puits de lumière apportent la lumière naturelle et une ventilation naturelle à l'intérieur des écuries.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Sile Binicilik Tesisi Centre équestre est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

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