The Dorm
Dec. 2020
ESTU Department of Architecture
Graduation Project
Emerging from a critical interrogation of traditional
dormitory models, this project reimagines campus
living at Eskişehir Technical University through a
confluence of user-centered design and spatial phe
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nomenology. Drawing upon student questionnaires
as empirical data, it disrupts the static dormitory
typology and reconfigures the self-contained site
as a catalyst for social interaction and belonging.
Rather than reinforcing hierarchical divisions of
public and private, the design employs a porous
glass atrium and dynamic facade as membranes
of permeability, fostering a continuous dialogue
between individual and collective experience. Lush
landscaping, strategically integrated within the built
environment, acts as a living tapestry, inviting both
energetic exploration and introspective solitude,
further deepening the student-environment nexus.
Amphitheater and courtyard spaces rise as pulsating
nodes of connection, where diverse identities
converge and forge new narratives, enriching the
academic ecosystem. At the core of this design lies
a commitment to dynamism and customization,
empowering residents to reclaim agency over their
living experience and sculpt spaces that nurture
profound connections within a tapestry of diverse
aspirations. From the vibrant ground floor, a nexus
of exchange and engagement, to the personalized
hallways transformed into micro-communities,
every element is crafted to orchestrate encounters
and cultivate a profound sense of belonging within
this microcosm of student life.
Figure 1. The project model.
Figure 2. The site plan.
Figure 3. The architectural object.
Figure 4. The site plan.
Figure 4. Egyptian representation of the fourth and fifth floor.
Figure 5. The entrance of the dorm.
Figure 6. The courtyard. [11-12]
Figure 7. The stairs. [4-4.1-5]
Figure 8. The basketball court and walking tack. [5-6]
Figure 9. The water canal and its immediate surroundings. [4]
Figure 10. The raised green. [2]
Figure 11. The amphitheatre. [3]
Figure 12. Agricultural area. [1]
Figure 13. The facade.