Rauf Raif Denktas Mausoleum and Museum

Location
Nicosia, TRNC

Client
TRNC Ministry of Transport 

Year
2012

Size
2.890 m²

Team Members
Mehmet Metin Polat, Bilge Altuğ

Awards
1st Prize

The design proposal addresses the problematics defined by the land and the architectural program while questioning what a monumental building conceptually is. The TMT Monument and the existing vegetation are the bases for decisions on the allocation of spaces. In addition, a circulation scenario, starting from B. Nalbantoğlu Street and ending with the Peace and Democracy Park, was envisaged. The main access road, ceremonial area, mausoleum, museum, and a park are located on the “promenade” created to realize this scenario.

The design dwells upon the idea that when a valuable thing is lost, it is possible to sustain it in our memories with the help of a designated monument. Therefore, the project has a simple structure designed to serve this purpose solely. The form contains a visual relationship between the city and its inhabitants. It begins with the transportation axis, continues with the ceremonial area, and finally reaches the image of a sharp prism. This monumental prism integrates with the existing burial place without changing its location and protects the memory underneath.

The form contains a visual relationship between the city and its inhabitants. It begins with the transportation axis, continues with the ceremonial area, and finally reaches the image of a sharp prism. This monumental prism integrates with the existing burial place without changing its location and protects the memory underneath.

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