Havelsan is a privately owned company with indirect public ties, specializing in the development of technology for the defense industry. The primary motivation behind the need for a new campus is the shift away from humane working conditions in the existing facilities. Additionally, information security requirements, alongside the high-level security certifications the company must acquire… View Article
Havelsan is a privately owned company with indirect public ties, specializing in the development of technology for the defense industry. The primary motivation behind the need for a new campus is the shift away from humane working conditions in the existing facilities. Additionally, information security requirements, alongside the high-level security certifications the company must acquire once the new structure is completed, have significantly influenced the design. Located deep within the city, these factors formed the core of the information security design strategy.
The layout is organized with all service units positioned around a central residential area within a voluminous wall, which houses all vertical circulation elements and wet spaces. Recognizing this volume as a circulation space, design decisions focused on enhancing its spatial quality, including increasing the indirect intake of natural light through the volumetric continuity of spaces between floors. Workspaces also benefit from views of the inner garden, with facades designed to allow maximum natural light, while maintaining a high level of security.
Material choices for the building are consistent with the overall design philosophy. Basalt natural stone, which is the primary material of the façade, extends into the interiors, ensuring a seamless connection between surfaces. The interior surfaces of the service block and vertical structural elements are finished in exposed concrete, contributing to the building’s industrial aesthetic.