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Taksim Park Monument
Taksim Park Monument was our way of expressing our support for social statements of Turkish youth, both conservative and progressive, by designing a museum / monument for Taksim Square in Istanbul. Monuments of freedom represent social forces that pierce through rigid, non-democratic institutions. It is significant in history almost all monuments of freedom feature female figures.
There is a peaceful power, an enlightened fearlessness in their stance, unlike the male hero. Hence, our monument takes its primary form after the image of a brave woman shielding her body towards oppressive forces. Our monument strives to harmonize and unite multiple layers of society with a healing message; oppression whether imposed by liberals or conservatives is bad for progress.
Design principal
Selim Vural, AIA
Year
2011
Phase
Schematic Design
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