Regeneration project for post-earthquake, Hatay Province, Turkey
Following the devastating earthquake that hit central Turkiye and northwest Syria in February 2023, the province of Hatay, Türkiye, was left with large sections of its urban fabric destroyed and thousands of residents displaced. Türkiye Design Council has commissioned design studio SOUR to contribute to the regeneration initiative as part of a wider design-led revitalization process.
SOUR's development covers an area of 76.108 square meters, including residential units, commercial and retail spaces, as well as landscaping interventions. According to SOUR, the project is guided by several principles: the creation of a sense of security, enhancing well-being and ensuring permeable transitions through transitional spaces. The project also takes into consideration changes in time, while also striving to connect past, present, and future to create a sense of belonging.