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Site Location
Aerial photograph of the competition site located on Tiergartenstrasse, Berlin:
Competition Outline
The following is a transcript of basic competition demands (source: Turkish Embassy Competition in Berlin:
"The task of the competition is to develop a modern ensemble of buildings on the site for the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, Tiergartenstraße 19-21 / Ecke Hildebrandstraße. [...] The buidling is to be used as Botschaftskanzleigebäude. [...] Alternative proposals and good solutions are to be developed with the help of the competition. These proposals are intended to respond to the different and specific demands of such a building type, especially regarding the design (Gestaltung) fitting in its surrounding environment, the economic functioning, funcitionality and environment. [...] The cultural, political and economic developments of the republic of Turkey with Germany shall be taken into account."
The participants are to develop a project that presents a representation of the building planned in Berlin in regards to the past, the contemporary situation and the future. The rich culture and art of the Republic of Turkey are to be mirrored by this prestigious building.
Buidling size approximately 6.405 m² (Net space without traffic areas)
Levels of Transparency
1. Transparency of materials (physical)
1.1. Natural (innate) characteristics of various materials regarding transparency levels
1.2. Levels of transparency by "processing" the materials (thicknesses, finishes, sanding, polishing, and so on.)
2. Transparency of materials (concepts)
2.1. Transparency of competition processes
- Transparencyis defined as "The full, accurate, and timely disclosure of information Transparency".
2.2. Transparency of political processes
Colors
Styles
Embassy Administrative Functions
- The Ambassador
- Political & Economic Section
- Commercial Section
- Press, Information and Cultural Section
- Consular Section
- Administrative Section
- Defence Attaché
- Office of the Police Attaché
An Embassy’s main functions are those indicated in Article 3 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961:
- protecting in the Germany the interests of Turkey and of its nationals, within the limits permitted by international law;
- negotiating with the German Government; ascertaining by all lawful means conditions and developments in the Germany, and reporting thereon to the Government of Turky;
- promoting friendly relations between both governments, and developing their economic, cultural and scientific relations.
The Embassy of Turkey in Berlin has a Consular section and its functions are those indicated in Article 5 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963:
- helping and assisting Turkish nationals and issuing visa for persons wishing to travel to Turkey, when required, among others indicated in this site.
An example of the functions undertaken can be derived from the following quote taken from the British embassy in Germany:
An important feature of the new Embassy is the accessibility for members of the public. The public areas are used for various events, e.g. receptions, podium discussions, conferences, book launches, exhibitions and concerts. The architect's use of glass and light gives visitors an impression of the representational and day-to-day functions of the entire building. The design includes a courtyard and wintergarden, which allow daylight and afternoon sun into the heart of the building and give natural ventilation to all offices.
A further ore detailed description of the US embassy in Tokyo.
Glowing City
