Ankara is changing rapidly and beset with developmental issues involving growth, sprawl, economic
stagnation and stratification, a dearth of open space, congested transport, environmental degradation,
as well as socio-cultural isolation. In our continuing search for “sustainable” design and planning solutions,
we must consider an array of urban issues. Pedagogically, this project offered us an excellent
opportunity to expose students to complex, multifaceted, real-world professional experiences. Many
urban mobility, infrastructural and open space deficiencies throughout the city are being identified
and discussed. This STUDIO ONE TEAM collaboratively generated, explored, and synthesized alternative
urban and site specific architectural concepts that address the creation of a sustainable and livable
urban fabric.