GÜMÜŞHACIKÖY ANIMAL SHELTER

Client: Gümüşhacıköy Municipality

Location: Amasya, Turkey

Year: 2020

Facility: Public

Size: 1.750  m2

Status: Under Construction

Scope: Architecture, Urban Design

In the shelter project with a capacity of 200 dogs in total, the round plan form was preferred to be protected from harsh climatic conditions and to provide ease of control for veterinarians. The circular plan form is interrupted at the entrance and education area and directs the circulation. The structure was shaped with a steel bearing system and pumice walls were preferred.