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Besiktas Fish Market
GAD. Istanbul, Turkey
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Name of work in English
Besiktas Fish Market
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Name of work in original language
Besiktas Fish Market
Prize year
EUmies Awards 2011
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Work Location
Istanbul, Turkey
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Studio
GAD
EUmies Awards 2011 Nominees
Program
Commerce
Completion
2009
Located in one of Istanbul s most populated and diverse neighborhoods, Besiktas is an eclectic area with a villagelike atmosphere that is in the process of urban renewal. The Besiktas Fish Market is located on a triangular site. It is an iconic venue where many locals and visitors buy fresh fish daily. The construction of the old fish market was in very poor shape and needed to be replaced.
The design solution was to maintain its iconic neighborhood presence, while also reaffirming its welcoming feeling. GAD designed a triangular shaped concrete shell covering the entire site with large openings at street level. The concrete shell provides a column-free interior space, optimizing the project s programmatic needs. The new design injects a contemporary and pragmatic solution, at once preserving the fish market s history.