Biophilic
Istanbul Rail System Design Services-Phase 1 connects two green cores, the National Garden and the Belgrade Forests in Istanbul. The line is designed so that it imitates a long green valley connecting the two green cores. The design incorporates parameters of biophilic and sustainable architecture. Visual connection with the outside, natural light and ventilation are allowed through the skylight, and the green wall helps the purification of the air in the station. A salient column that abstracts a tree form is carefully placed to create an emphasis point where crowds can linger.
Biophilic Metro Station by Yuksel Proje R&D and Design Center has been identified as a grand example of architectural design by the A' Design Awards. Biophilic Metro Station earned the Iron A' Design Award in Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design in 2020. The A' Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design recognition program which recognizes outstanding design of bridges, tunnels, highways, railways, airports, dams, power plants, ports and more.
