Ormankoy Community Centre Nature

aerial landscape photography, winter scene, snow-covered forest, contemporary architecture, architectural integration, community center, reflecting pool, emerald water, viridian accents, titanium white, cream tones, silver grey, atmospheric perspective, coniferous forest, deciduous trees, frost patterns, geometric rooflines, angular architecture, asymmetrical balance, diagonal composition, high-key tonality, diffused lighting, overcast conditions, soft shadows, crystalline texture, pristine snow, minimalist palette, nature integration, biophilic design, sustainable architecture, forest clearing, organic forms meeting geometric, aerial viewpoint, bird's eye perspective, winter tranquility, contemplative atmosphere, environmental harmony, landscape architecture, natural setting, serene mood, peaceful composition, sophisticated restraint, material contrast, water feature, reflective surface, tree canopy, seasonal transformation, Nordic aesthetic

Ormankoy Community Centre is a public building located in Istanbul, Turkiye. A wooden shell defines the character of the community centre, while wide glazed facades open the indoor spaces to the surrounding forest. A steel frame structure creates the distinctive form and rests on concrete beams spanning over 18 metres above the pool space. Two biological ponds on different levels cover 4000 square metres, and hard chemicals were avoided to protect wildlife and pets. The wooden cladding is expected to change colour and texture over time, like the seasons of the forest.