Agricultural Development Counsil
Hüseyin Yigitoglu
Kayseri is the 6th city of Turkey with the most production in terms of agriculture with an area of 589 thousand 787 hectares. However, agriculture deteriorates over time due to reasons such as climate changes, the new generation's lack of interest in agriculture, and unconscious agriculture. Researchers and producers work together to solve these problems in the Agriculture Development Council. The main objectives of the assembly are; to encourage and train the new generation in agriculture through the transfer of experience, to develop new technologies and to analyze the climate changes that may be encountered and to draw the most appropriate roadmap. The Assembly is designed to bring researchers, producers and the younger generation together in line with the stated purposes, to work together from problem to result.
The building, which is located in Kayseri Mimar Sinan Park and consists of two main units, consists of two floors turned over each other. This orientation is centered on the Kadı Fountain on the eastern side of the building, and the ground floor of the building is parallel to the Gevher Nesibe Medicine Madrasa and the upper floor is parallel to Mimar Sinan Street. In the research department; There are climate rooms where different climate types can be simulated, laboratories for researchers, a greenhouse and a library. Administrative units are also related to this department. In the communication section, there are training and presentation areas, a cafe and a parliament.
Corten was used on the façade of the building because it is in harmony with nature and is extremely advantageous in the use of vertical agriculture on the exterior. On the facade facing the park side, a vertical garden was applied using corten flowerpots and a transition from the park to the building was achieved. The helipad in the park was shifted to the north, and various planting areas were created for irrigation and fertilization applications in the resulting gaps. The terraces positioned towards the Mimar Sinan park are designed as green roofs, ensuring that the building is compatible with the green areas and its purpose.
