Time fragments: design proposal for Theodosius’s Forum, Istanbul

The 3D laser scanner survey of the remains of the Forum of Theodosius in Istanbul, conducted by Zemastek in cooperation with Giorgio Verdiani, was the foundation for the design developed during the international workshop Architecture and Archaeology. Theodosius’ Forum, Istanbul. The design proposes the partial demolition of the Şimkeşhane building, defining a new excavation of the area of the forum, revealing the ancient Mese. The project also includes a small pavilion as the gate of the archaeological area, with an Analogical and digital Augmented Reality (AR) device displaying the reconstruction of Theodosius’ arch.