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Levent Community Center

The design of the community center was conceived as an integral extension of the surrounding park, blurring the boundaries between landscape and architecture. A welcoming entrance square acts as a threshold, offering a generous public space where visitors can gather, rest, or simply pass through while strolling in the park. This entrance ensures that the building is easily recognizable and approachable, encouraging interaction and reinforcing the sense of community.

Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a spacious lobby that functions as the central distribution point of the building. From here, clear visual and physical connections are established to all major functions. The lobby not only serves as a circulation hub but also as a social space, where activities and encounters naturally unfold. Adjacent to this space, the art gallery located at the -3.80 level extends the cultural dimension of the program. Carefully positioned openings allow the gallery to be visually connected to both the lobby and the bar area, ensuring that artistic expression becomes a visible and accessible part of daily use.

At the heart of the building lies a central inner garden, strategically positioned next to the main staircase. This garden acts as both a visual and climatic element, bringing daylight deep into the building while creating a serene focal point for the interior. The surrounding lobby and library embrace this green core, fostering a calm, contemplative environment for reading, study, and social interaction.

The facility also incorporates a spacious multi-purpose hall, designed to accommodate conferences, lectures, and community meetings. Its flexible layout and acoustic considerations allow it to host a variety of events, making it an essential part of the center’s program. Accessibility to this hall is ensured from two different levels, improving functionality and enhancing the user experience.

Overall, the design emphasizes openness, light, and connectivity—both to the park and within the interior spaces—creating a vibrant community hub that brings together culture, learning, and social life.

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