Forensic architecture as the truth-making effort in the Anthropocene

Hatay İskenderun

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The ISDEMIR factory, located in Hatay and encompassing the neighboring city Iskenderun, presents a complex industrial impact on the environment. This research delves into the multifaceted environmental repercussions of the factory’s operations, focusing on air, soil, and water pollution. It expands on this by exploring the factory’s ports and extensions towards the sea, evaluating their consequences on the surrounding marine environment. I focus on the factory’s seaports and their extensions towards the sea (landing and landfilling in action) by using the forensic evidence-making methodology to subject a set of keywords. These are highlighted individually in the provided “keymap.” These extensions facilitate the transportation of coal and other materials and cause significant marine pollution, among other things. The research investigates the environmental impacts on humans, non-humans, seas, and water bodies, considering the visible and underlying consequences.

 

The forensic investigation employs a 3D Alphabet/Number matrix “keymap” to identify critical impact areas. This map is a foundational tool for exploring individual subjects related to the factory.

 

A storyline algorithm guides readers through the investigation to enhance the study’s engagement. Additional sections offer in-depth discussions and recommendations, enabling readers to explore specific topics of interest. This modular approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the factory’s environmental impact while providing a tailored reading experience. Each keyword from the map is accompanied by an explanation of its impact caused by landfilling actions towards the sea and vice versa. The keys and recommended sections offer various perspectives by directing readers to different parts of the map or providing additional information through subsequent vital points. To bolster the analysis, the study comprises 16 designed sheets containing visuals, maps, documented technical drawings, and satellite images.