Project Info

• Location: İstanbul
• Client: Bogazici University
• Architect: Ömer Selçuk Baz - Yalın Architecture
• Area : 18.410 m²
• Year: 2024
• Services: High Rise Structural Timber Design , Buckling-Restrained Brace (BRB) Design, 

The Boğaziçi University Library Project aims to offer both public spaces open to all campus users and quiet, private study areas within a single spatial organization. The design seeks to functionally separate these spaces while maintaining a sense of spatial unity. The project goes beyond merely being a monument for books; it strives to create a comfortable and inviting everyday space where people can enjoy spending long hours, adapting to new-generation technologies and remaining as flexible as possible for future needs. The goal is for the building to have its own unique atmosphere and character.

The project's structural system is based on an innovative and sustainable approach. A six-story timber structure rises above two reinforced concrete basement floors, aligned with the architectural vision of Yalın Mimarlık. This hybrid structural system uses glulam timber columns and frame beams of GL24h quality for the main supports, while the floors feature a 175mm-thick, 5-layer Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) system. This approach aims to minimize the building's carbon footprint by utilizing sustainable structural timber.

The building’s seismic performance is a top priority. High-ductility lateral load-resisting systems, such as Buckling-Restrained Braces (BRB), are used to counter horizontal loads from earthquakes and wind. These elements act as a "fuse" for the structure, concentrating all damage from seismic events in a controlled manner. This design ensures the building remains operational at an Immediate Occupancy level after an earthquake. The structural system combines various materials, including reinforced concrete, structural timber, and structural steel, to achieve both aesthetic and functional goals.

The project is designed to adapt to both its existing context and future technological advancements. Its technical infrastructure is planned to be flexible and practical, capable of meeting the technological demands of today and tomorrow. The building is also designed to integrate strongly with the new master plan, campus entrances, and pedestrian pathways, providing the flexibility needed for future projections.

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