The Placemaking Festival, held on November 1–2, 2025, brought together cultural and arts institutions, local organizations, activists, artists, urban planners, and residents of Ankara in the same venue. With the participation of approximately 3,000 people, the festival provided a powerful example of how a space can be transformed through encounters, co-production, and collective dreams.
The documentary, which focuses on the transformation experienced during the festival, makes visible the intersecting stories, the concept of placemaking, and the relationship between people and space. The Roof team expresses the documentary’s approach with these words:
“Placemaking was an invitation that went beyond words. There was room for everyone at this gathering.”
The documentary was directed by Miray Gülsoy, with Tulya Çavuşoğlu as assistant director. The camera team included Bengi Aktar, Gülra Karabıyık, Miray Gülsoy, Nisa Çalhan, Pelin Kılıç, and Tulya Çavuşoğlu, while the music featured Göksu’s song “Zincir”.
Click here to watch the documentary. https://youtu.be/Y2F_jbQiA8k
About Roof
Founded in 2020, Roof advocates a placemaking approach to create spaces where people can feel a sense of belonging. Redesigning spaces with creative and participatory methods, Roof works towards a shared life on the city's roof.