Emre Arolat Discusses the Design Story Behind the S1 Business Center in Adana

In this interview, world-renowned architect Emre Arolat shares the design philosophy behind S1, a distinctive business center project built in the heart of Adana. He opens by discussing his collaboration with Serdar Göktekin and the project’s strategic location within the city. Arolat explains how a dedicated architectural strategy was developed for the building’s south and west façades, turning Adana’s intense heat from a disadvantage into a design asset. A standout feature of the project is the “Edible Wall,” designed together with landscape architect Deniz Aslan: a permeable second façade that creates breathing in-between spaces where employees can engage with nature and develop agricultural awareness. Arolat emphasizes that well-lit, comfortable spaces directly boost employee productivity and quality of life. He closes by describing S1 as a unique workspace that breaks away from the monotony of ordinary office buildings, offering its users a rich and distinctive experience.

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