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Schedule Friday 21st Arrival - Free day Saturday 22nd Sultanahmet and the Old Town Sunday 23rd Beyoglu + new architecture Monday 24th Visiting Superpool 11:00 Boat trip 14:00 Tuesday 25th EminĂśnĂź and the bazaars Wednesday 26th Asian side Lecture with Charles Bessard 19:00 Thursday 27th Departure - Free day
Anatomy of the mosque Minaret A slim tower rising from a mosque, from which the adhan may be called. Early mosques did not have minarets; the adhan was simply called from any high point near the mosque. In modern times, microphones and speakers are often used to project the adhan, but minarets remain a common element in Islamic mosque architecture throughout the world. Minarets are always attached to a mosque, and vary in height and style. Minarets may be square, round, or octagonal and are usually covered with a pointed roof. A mosque may have one or more minarets. Prayer hall The central area for prayer is called a musalla (literally, “place for prayer”). It is deliberately quite bare. No furniture is needed, as worshippers sit, kneel, and bow directly hall, there are usually bookshelves to hold copies of the Qur’an, wooden book stands (rihal), other religious reading material, and individual prayer rugs. Beyond this, the prayer hall is otherwise a large, open space. Prayer rugs During Islamic prayers, worshippers bow, kneel, and prostrate on the ground in humility before God. The only requirement in Islam is that prayers be performed in an area that is clean. Rugs and carpets have become a traditional way to ensure the mosques, the prayer area is often covered with large prayer carpets. Smaller prayer rugs may be stacked on a nearby shelf for individual use.
Mihrab An ornamental indentation in the wall of a mosque, which marks the direction of the qiblah. Mihrabs vary in size and color, but are usually shaped like a doorway and decorated with tiles and calligraphy to make it stand out. In addition to marking the qiblah, the niche helped to amplify the voice of the Imam during congregational prayer. In modern times, microphones are usually used for this purpose. The traditional mihrab is a common element of Islamic mosque architecture throughout the world. Minbar A raised platform in the front area of a mosque, from which sermons or speeches are given. The minbar is located to the right of the mihrab, which marks the direction of the qiblah for prayer. The minbar is usually made of carved wood, stone, or brick. The minbar includes a short staircase leading to the top platform, which is sometimes covered by a small dome. At the bottom of the staircase there may be a gate or doorway. The speaker walks up the steps and either sits or stands on the minbar while addressing the congregation. In addition to making the speaker visible to worshippers, the minbar helps to amplify the voice of the speaker. In modern times, microphones are also used for this purpose. The traditional minbar is a common element of Islamic mosque architecture throughout the world. Dome Many mosques are decorated with a dome rooftop, particularly in the Middle geometric and other patterns. Shoe Shelf Rather uninspiring and purely practical, the shoe shelf is nevertheless a feature of many mosques worldwide. Muslims remove their shoes before entering a mosque, to preserve the cleanliness of the prayer space. Rather than dumping piles of shoes near the door, shelves are strategically placed near mosque
Ṣalāt - The Pray
spaced fairly evenly throughout the day, so that one is constantly reminded of God and given opportunities to seek His guidance and forgiveness. Muslims observe the formal prayers at the following times: Fajr performed before sunrise. Dhuhr (noon): After the day’s work has begun, one breaks shortly after noon to again remember God and seek His guidance. ‘Asr (afternoon): In the late afternoon, people are usually busy wrapping up the day’s work, getting kids home from school, etc. It is an important time to take a few minutes to remember God and the greater meaning of our lives. Maghrib (sunset): Just after the sun goes down, Muslims remember God again as the day begins to come to a close. ‘Isha (evening): Before retiring for the night, Muslims again take time to remember God’s presence, guidance, mercy, and forgiveness. Prayer Times (ca) 04:15 19:55 06:00 15:50 12:20 18:30 15:50 20:00 18:25
Sultan Ahmed Mosque - Blue Mosque Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Sedefkar Mehmed Agha begun 1609 Old Town Sultanahmet Cami, 34122 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 01
This mosque was built after an Ottoman war with Persia which didn’t go Istanbul’s The mosque was built on the site of the Byzantine Emperors palace. This site shows the dominance of Islam over the old Christian order. The Sultan Ahmed mosque is considered to be the greatest of the classical period. The architecture references Byzantine architecture and Islamic traditions - similarities between it and the Hagia Sophia can be seen. The mosque complex consists of 1 main dome, 8 secondary domes, 6 minarets, a courtyard, a madrasah (school) and hospice. Unlike Hagia Sophia it is built as a mosque, not converted from a church. This means that the architecture can focus on the minbar and mihrab (key parts of Muslim worship). The interior is covered with mosaics forming abstract patterns and decorative quotes from taken from the Quran. The use of blue mosaic tiles led to the building being known as the Blue Mosque. Pope Benedict XVI visited the mosque in 2006 - showing there is still a link between the two religions and that Turkey in the pope’s words could be ‘a bridge of friendship and collaboration between East and West’ VISITING: Open all week, shuts for 90mins 5 times a day during prayer time: 04:15 05:57 12:22 15:49 18:26 19:56
Saturday 22nd
Hagia Sophia Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Saturday 22nd Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles 532-537 Old Town Cankurtaran Mh. 34122 Fatih/İstanbul 02
The Hagia Sophia was built under Justinian I as the primary Christian orthodox church of the Byzantine empire. It’s considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and due to its scale and complex structure it remained the world’s largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years. A sophisticated and original structure of arches and arcades support the main dome, which is 30m in diameter and 56m high. This structural arrangement allows numerous windows to be included in the dome which gives the interior its unique light quality. This light allows the splendour of the interior mosaics to be appreciated. Material from all over the Roman empire was brought to Istanbul to create such a rich decoration. The building of Hagia Sophia was an important symbol of power - it illustrated the physical shift of the Roman capital from West to East as well as the power of Christianity. This association with power has continued throughout the buildings history. In they captured was the church. It was immediately converted to mosque via the addition of a mihrab, minbar and 4 minarets. This was a very powerful move to symbolise Ottoman power over city and the removal of Christian authority. Hagia Sophia remained a mosque until 1935 when it was secularised. This ended the religious struggles over its ownership. -SHUT Monday, open every other day 9-17.00, last entry 16.00
Basillica Cistern Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Saturday 22nd unknown begun 6th century Old Town Alemdar Mh., Şeftali Sk No:6, Fatih 03
The Basilica Cistern is the largest ancient water cistern in the city. It was built under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I to provide a constant water supply for the palace and city. Its name is a result of it originally being built underneath a large and important basilica. The chamber is around 138 metres by 64.6 metres - about 9,800 square metres in area - and is capable of holding 80,000 cubic metres of water. The ceiling is supported by 336 marble columns, each 9 metres high. Many of the columns were reclaimed from the ruins of other buildings throughout the Roman Empire. The range of locations from which these were collected is a symbol of the extent of Byzantine power at the time. The architectural detail and scale of the space illustrates that the Byzantine Emperors invested as much energy in many secular projects as they did in religious architecture. Open: everyday, 9:00-18:00 Entrance across from Hagia Sophia, opposite the yellow ‘Tourist Police’ building
Topkapi Palace Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Mehmed II, AlaĂźddin, Davud AÄ&#x;a, Mimar Sinan, begun mid 15th century Old Town Sultanahmet, Fatih 04
The Topkapi Palace was built after the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul as the primary residence of the leading Royal family and centre of government. It served this function for around 400 years (1465-1856). The scale and richness of the palace illustrated the wealth of the Muslim leaders. The palace is a huge complex which is based around four main courtyards with numerous other buildings surrounding them. The palace housed up to 4000 people city within the city. The inclusion of numerous mosques and decorative work inspired by the Koran throughout the palace illustrates the importance of religion to Ottoman life. palace. A church still exists within the palace walls - Hagia Irene. Interestingly, this was not destroyed when the palace was built, instead it was turned into a store house and so served as a reminder of the replacement of Christianity with Islam. The palace is now a museum and also holds invaluable Islamic relics as well as the imperial treasury, Ottoman art, Imperial armoury and archaeology museum. Shut Tuesdays OPEN: Wed - Mon, 9-16.45, ticket gates shut at 16:00
Saturday 22nd
Besiktas Fishmarket Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Gokhan Avcioglu & GAD 2008-2009 Beşiktaş Kilise Meydanı/balık Pazarı D:62, Beşiktaş Merkez 05
Located in one of Istanbul’s most populated and diverse neighbourhoods, Besiktas is an eclectic area with a village-like atmosphere that is in the process of urban renewal. The Besiktas Fish Market is located on a triangular site. It is an iconic venue where market was in very poor shape and needed to be replaced. The design solution aimed to maintain the iconic neighbourhood presence, while also covering the entire site with large openings at street level. The concrete shell provides a column-free interior space, optimizing the project’s programmatic needs. The new market’s history.
Sunday 23rd
Istanbul Modern Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Tabanlıoğlu Architects Inaugurated in 2004 Beyoğlu/ Karaköy Liman İşletmeleri Sahası Antrepo No: 4, 34433 06
ern and contemporary art exhibitions, was founded in 2004 and occupies an 8,000 square meter site on the shores of the Bosphorus in a converted warehouse. Apart from permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, a photography gallery, and design store and an extensive library. Exhibitions: - Permanent collection showcasing Turkey’s modern and contemporary art from its beginnings to our day - Photographic exhibition Observatory - Projections On Education: Istanbul Modern hosts the third part of the VitrA Contemporary Architecture Series, initiated by VitrA and the Turkish Association of Architects in Private Practice.Focusing on commercial buildings and tourism buildings in previous years, the project aims to document, debate and form a platform for further work in types. Read more on: http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en Museum Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00 a.m - 6.00 pm Thursday: 10.00 a.m - 8.00 p.m Monday: Closed Admission Fee Regular: 17 TL Group (More than 10 people): 14 TL Discounted (Students, 65 and older): 9 TL
Sunday 23rd
Santralistanbul Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Eski Silahtarağa Elektrik Santralı Kazım Karabekir Cad. No: 2 Eyüp 34060 İstanbul
With the events and activities it organizes, santralistanbul aspires to be an international platform for arts, culture and learning, inspired by a comprehensive, multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary vision which promotes urban regeneration. In its original incarnation, before restoration and conversion into santralistanbul, the facility went into service on the Golden Horn, Istanbul’s oldest industrial area, in 1911 and supplied the city with electricity up until 1983. Today, the power plant stands as a unique industrial heritage site following its conversion into santralistanbul, a project which involved the collaboration of public sector, private sector and non-governmental organizations alike. Opening its doors on 8 September 2007, santralistanbul is one and culture. Santralistanbul is a sum of many parts. These comprise, variously: the Museum conversion of the power plant’s original turbine rooms and meticulous preservation of its contents; the Main Gallery building, a 3500 sq m space for contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events which was named an International Architecture Awards winner in 2010, which houses the Krek theatre and its innovative stage design, as well as exhibition spaces; Tamirane and Papaz, dining, refreshment and entertainment venues of award-winning design, which were converted from the maintenance workshop and and storage buildings of the former power plant. rivers and the Golden Horn. Free shuttle buses run daily (except public holidays) from Kabataş Gangboard to santralistanbul and back.
Optional Sunday 23rd
Ipera 25 Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Sunday 23rd Alataş Architecture & Consulting 2011 Galata Müeyyetzade Mah. Tatar Beyi Sokak No:25 34425 07
Designed by Ahmet Alataş architecture, Ipera 25 stands to be an extraordinary newbuild project introducing a unique example of 21st century architecture to the heart of Istanbul. The design contrasts with its historical surroundings in Galata where the architecture dates back as early as the Genovese era. Most of the existing buildings in this area are of brick construction, with high arched ceilings and solid wooden In contrast, Ipera 25 comes to life with a dynamic and innovative architectural style: a of translucency by allowing light to shine its interior. Common spaces serve as the living organism of the construction, a glass elevator reveals the mechanical spine of the merge in the outer shell of the building where outlines suggest homage to classical architecture, bay windows reach out, whilst the outer shell retreats back, providing for the creation of truly innovative domestic modern architecture.
The Galata Tower Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Optional Sunday 23rd 1348 Beyoğlu Bereketzade Mh., Galata Kulesi 08
The Galata Tower called Christea Turris (the Tower of Christ in Latin) by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn’s junction with the Bosphorus. One of the city’s most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and
Pera Museum Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Optional Sunday 23rd
Sinan Genim renovated 2003 Beyoğlu Meşrutiyet Caddesi No.65, 34443 Tepebaşı 09
Inaugurated on 8 June 2005, Pera Museum is a private museum founded by the opened its doors to the public. Couched in the historic quarter of Tepebaşı, the impressive building was originally conceived as the Bristol Hotel. Restorer and architect Sinan Genim was given the daunting renovation operation in 2003; the triumph of transforming the interior into a modern and fully equipped museum is only matched by the architect’s mastery in simultaneously preserving the exterior façade, safeguarding an integral part of Istanbul’s Through its three permanent collections, “Orientalist Paintings”, “Anatolian Weights and Measures”, and “Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics,” the Pera Museum seeks not only the public concerning the values and identities that they encompass. Utilizing a full scope of innovative methods, including exhibitions, publications, audio-visual events, educational activities, and academic works, the objective of transmitting the beauty and importance of these works to future generations is realised. Having organized joint projects with leading international museums, collections, and foundations including Tate Britain, Victoria and Albert Museum, St. Petersburg Russian State Museum, JP Morgan Chase Collection, New York School of Visual Arts, and the Maeght Foundation, Pera Museum has introduced Turkish audiences to countless internationally Henri Cartier-Bresson, Rembrandt, Niko Pirosmani, Josef Koudelka, Joan Miró, Akira Kurosawa, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Fernando Botero, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Goya.
Visiting Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 19.00 Sunday 12.00 - 18.00 The Museum is closed on Mondays. Fee: 10 TL Concessions: 5 TL (12 years old or younger, students, faculty, 60 years and over) Group: 7 TL (minimum 10 people) Young Wednesdays: Pera Museum is free of admissions for students every Wednesday
The Museum of Innocence Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Ihsan Bilgin Çukurcuma / Beyoğlu Çukurcuma Caddesi, Dalgıç Çıkmazı, 2 10
The Museum of Innocence is both a novel by Orhan Pamuk and a museum he has set up. From the very beginnings of the project, since the 1990s, Pamuk has conceived of novel and museum together. The novel, which is about love, is set between 1974 and the early ’00s, and describes life in Istanbul between 1950 and , the other lower middle class. The museum presents what the novel’s characters used, wore, heard, saw, collected and dreamed of, all meticulously arranged in boxes and display cabinets. It is not essential to have read the book in order to enjoy the museum, just as it is not necessary to have visited the museum in order to fully enjoy the book. But those who have read the novel will better grasp the many connotations of the museum, and those who have visited the museum will discover many nuances they had missed when reading the book. The novel was published in 2008, the museum opened in Spring 2012. Pamuk describes the relation between the novel and the museum as “The museum is not an illustration of the novel and the novel is not an explanation of the museum. They are two representations of one single story.”
Optinal Sunday 23rd
Kanyon Shopping Mall Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Jerde Partnership 2006 Levent Buyukdere Cad., Levent
Kanyon shopping mall is a multi-purpose complex located at Büyükdere Avenue No. 185 in the Levent business district of Istanbul, Turkey. Opened on 6 June 2006, it 179 residential apartments into a complex undulating around a dramatic architectural “canyon”.[1] The total construction area of the project is 250,000 m2, with 30,000 160 stores, 9 theater halls with a capacity of 1,600 spectators, and a parking facility 1,167 m2. The complex rises on an area of 29,427 m2. Metrostop : Levent
Optional Sunday 23rd
Extra SALT GALLERY SALT is an innovative new institution that made its debut on Istanbul’s arts scene in T has ambitions of becoming Turkey’s largest cultural institution. SALT is not a museum, art or architectural institution, research facility or gallery, but a venue that stands for innovation. The six-story SALT building on Istiklal Street dates back to the 19th century and was originally known as the Siniossoglou Apartments. Following extensive renovations, café called Bistro, Robinson Crusoe bookshop, a walk-in cinema, and a rooftop terrace-garden designed by architect Fritz Haeg. http://saltonline.org/en/ İstiklal Caddesi No. 136, Beyoğlu, İstanbul ROBINSON CRUSOE BOOK STORE Robinson Crusoe stocks a good range of English language titles alongside its Turkish down the Istiklal from Taksim Square (a leisurely twenty-minute walk from Taksim Square, past Galatasaray High School), or on the right if you are walking up the Istiklal from Tunel and Asmalimescit. İstiklâl Caddesi 195A, Beyoğlu, İstanbul ECE AJANDASI - THE DIARY MAKER One of the oldest, genuinely Turkish brands. It is 103 years old to be exact, so much
Necatibey Cd. 30 Karaköy, İstanbul
Optinal Sunday 23rd
Optional Sunday 23rd
Culinary shops: HACI BEKIR One should not be allowed to leave the city without tasting kaymaklı lokum (Turkish
crunchy and aromatic coriander seed sweets (kişniş sekeri) to take home with you too. Haci Bekir, Istiklal Caddesi 83/6, Beyoglu, Istanbul MEHMET EFENDI - COFFEE SHOP pany in Turkey and a visit to their heavenly smelling shop in Eminönü may convince you to take home a pack along with a smart looking and extremely practical Turkish Mehmet Efendi, Tahmis Sokak 66, Eminönü, Istanbul
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Superpool LTD. Adress
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Monday 24th 34425 Karaköy, Istanbul 11
Selva Gürdoğan, Architect (born 1979, Turkey. 2003 graduate from Sci-Arc, USA) and Gregers Tang Thomsen, Architect (born 1974, Denmark. 2003 graduate from Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark) founded Superpool in Istanbul in 2006. 2003, where they worked until establishing Superpool. Currently Superpool is engaged in TailorCrete, a European Commission funded research for incorporating robotics into concrete construction technology, along with the design of single-family houses in Zekeriyakoy, Istanbul. Superpool has also recently completed Mapping Istanbul; a book commissioned by Garanti Gallery with nearly a hundred maps and information graphics creating a valuable resource for architects, planners, and policy-makers invested in the city’s future http://www.superpool.org/
Boat trip the Bosphorus Boat trip the Bosphorus The Bosphorus is the 32 km long strait which joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea in Istanbul, and separates the continents of Europe and Asia. The width of the Bosphorus varies from 500 meters to 3 km, its depth from 50 to 120 meters. It runs right through the heart of Istanbul, past the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, several Ottoman palaces, at least two fortresses, forested hills, and shore villages with Ottoman architecture.
strait. Thus bous = cow, and poros = crossing-place: Bosphorus = “crossing-place of the cow.” Rumelihisari (Rumeli Fortress) Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror built Rumeli Fortress in four months only and directly Constantinople (modern Istanbul), which led to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire. Today, the fortress hosts many concerts and dramatic performances in its amphitheatre usually during the summer months. The fort is open to the public as a museum everyday, except on Wednesdays. Schedule Monday 24th March 11 am 14 am Boattrip the Bosphorus We meet at Karaköy
Monday 24rd
Süleymaniye Mosque Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Mimar Sinan 1550-1558 The third hill Süleymaniye Mh. 34116 Fatih/İstanbul 12
Süleymaniye Mosqueis an Ottoman imperial mosqueis and also the largest mosque in Apart from the main mosque with the prayer hall (cami) and courtyard (avlu), the mosque complex also includes a caravanserai or seraglio (sarayı; han), a public kitchen (imaret) which served food to the poor, a hospital (darüşşifa), a Qur’an school (medrese) and a bath-house (hamam). In the garden behind the main mosque there are two mausoleums (türbe) including the tombs of sultan Suleiman I, his wife Roxelana (Haseki Hürrem), his daughter Mihrimah, his mother Dilaşub Saliha and his sister Asiye. Suleiman’s tomb features a system of layered domes copied from the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Tuesday 25th
Grand Bazaar Founded by Built Area Adress Reference on map
Tuesday 25th Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror 1455 Fatih district Beyazit / İstanbul 13
Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. The construction of the future Grand Bazaar’s core started during the winter of 1455/56, shortly after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Sultan Mehmet Bedestan (‘Bedesten of Gems’) and was also known as Bezzâzistan-ı Cedîd (‘New Bedesten’) in Ottoman Turkish. The word bedesten is adapted from the Persian word bezestan, derived from bez (“cloth”), and means “bazaar of the cloth sellers”. The Iç Bedesten has a rectangular plan (43.30 m x 29.50 m). Two rows of stone surmounted by a brick dome with blind drum. In the inner and in the outer walls have been built 44 cellars (Turkish: mahzen), vaulted rooms without external openings. The sunlight in Bedesten comes from rectangular windows placed right under the roof: they can be accessed through a wooden ambulatory. Due to the scarce illumination, of luxury goods, above all textiles. Moreover, the Bedesten’s Mahzen were also used as safes The Sandal Bedesten has also a rectangular plan (40.20 m × 42.20 m), with 12 stone piers bearing 20 bays surmounted by brick domes with blind drum. In this others through brick arches tied by juniper beams, and masonry is made with rubble. Both buildings were closed by Iron gates. The bazaar is open from 9.00 - 19.00, Monday to Saturday.
Mısır Çarşısı Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Tuesday 25th Koca Kasım Ağa / Mustafa Ağa 1660 Fatih district Rüstem Paşa Mahallesi, 34116 İstanbul 14
Mısır Çarşısı is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. The building itself is part of the külliye (complex) of the New Mosque. The revenues obtained from the rented shops inside the bazaar building were used for the upkeeping of the mosque. The bazaar was (and still is) the center for spice trade in Istanbul, but in the last years more and more shops of other type are replacing the spice shops. Turkish delight, cheeses, nuts, honey, dried meat, dried fruit and caviar can be found here. Those who think that haggling is meaningful and that know to distinguish good quality from poor can enjoy shopping here.
Rüstem Pasha Mosque Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Mimar Sinan 1561-1563 the Fatih district Rüstem Paşa Mh., 34116 Fatih / İstanbul 15
Rüstem Pasha is an Ottoman mosque located in Hasırcılar Çarşısı (Strawmat Weavers Market) in the Tahtakale neighborhood, of the Fatih district of Istanbul. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Damat Rüstem Pasha (husband of one of the daughters of the mosque was built after his death from around 1561 until 1563.[1] The mosque complex hosts now a Koran School. The mosque was built on a high terrace over a complex of vaulted shops, whose , twisting intesupported by a row of columns. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is famous for its large quantities of exquisite İznik tiles, only the façade of the porch but also the mihrab, minbar, walls, columns and on the façade of the porch outside. These tiles exhibit the early use of a tomato-red color that would become characteristic of İznik pottery. Some of the tiles, particularly those in a large panel under the portico to the left main entrance, are decorated with sage green and dark manganese purple that are characteristic of the earlier ‘Damascus ware’ coloring scheme. No other mosque in Istanbul makes such a lavish use of these tiles. The plan of the building is basically that of an octagon inscribed in a rectangle. The main dome rests on four semi-domes; not on the axes but in the diagonals of the building. The arches of the dome spring from four octagonal pillars— two on the north, two on the south— and from piers projecting from the east and west walls. To the north and south are galleries supported by pillars and by small marble columns between them.
Tuesday 25th
Çemberlitaş Hamamı Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Mimar Sinan 1584 The Çemberlitaş neighborhood Rüstem Paşa Mh., 34116 Fatih / İstanbul 16
A Turkish bath (Turkish: hamam) is the Turkish variant of the Roman bath, steambath, sauna, or Russian banya, distinguished by a focus on water, as distinct from ambient steam. Çemberlitas Hamam was established by Nurbanu Sultan, wife of Selim II and mother of Murat III, for the purpose of bringing in revenue to support the Valide-i Atik Charity Complex in Toptasi, Üsküdar. According to the Tuhfet’ül-mi’mârin, the bath is one of the structures built by the architect Sinan, in 1584. The Çemberlitas Hamam was planned as a double bath consisting of two identical, side-by-side facilities. The entrance for the men’s section is on Vezir Han Street and, because the road height has increased over time, it now has a deep entrance that is ten steps below street level. There are eaves over the entrance and on top of the entrance door there is an inscription with six lines in three columns. In the past the entrance for the women’s section must have been from the Divanyolu Street adjacent to the tomb of Sultan Mahmut, but today women also use the men’s entrance and proceed to their own section through a side door. Part of the dressing room in the women’s section was lost when the Divanyolu street rectangular windows on the bottom and star shaped ones at the top. The dressing room areas of the men and women’s sections are both roofed with large domes. There are three tiers of dressing rooms under these domes that were in the past both illuminated with windowed, dome- top cupolas called ‘roof lanterns.’ Today only the lantern in the women’s section remains in its original state. The dome topped by this oday the men’s dressing room area, called the ‘cold area,’ is a quiet and restful area used as a resting and waiting place after the bath.
Tuesday 25th
Yeni Cami Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Optional Tuesday 25th Davut Ağa, Dalgıç Ahmed Çavuş, Mustafa Ağa 1597-1665 Eminönü district Rüstem Paşa Mh. 34116 Fatih/İstanbul 17
The Yeni Cami, meaning New Mosque; originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque (Turkish: Valide Sultan Camii) and later New Valide Sultan Mosque (Turkish: Yeni Valide Sultan Camii) after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665; is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated on the Golden Horn, at the southern end of the Galata Bridge, and is one of the famous architectural landmarks of Istanbul.
İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
August Jachmund 1890
Sirkeci İstasyonu Cad., Eminönü, İstanbul 18
Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal, also known as İstanbul Terminal, (Turkish: Sirkeci Garı) is a terminus main station of the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) in Sirkeci, on the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. International, domestic and regional trains running westwards depart from this station which was inaugurated as the terminus of the Orient Express. The construction of a new terminal building began on February 11, 1888. The terminus, which was initially named “Müşir Ahmet Paşa Station”, was opened on November 3, 1890, replacing the temporary one. The architect of the project was August Jachmund, a Prussian who was sent to Istanbul by the German government in order to study Ottoman architecture, but lectured architectural design at the School of Polytechnics in Istanbul (now Istanbul Technical University). The terminal building which rises on an area of 1,200 m2 (13,000 sq ft) is one of the most famous exambuilding was also modern, having gas lighting and heating in winter. The terminal restaurant became a meeting point for journalists, writers and other prominent people from the media in the 1950s and 1960s. The same restaurant, today called “Orient Express”, is a popular spot among tourists. The current station is preserved in its original state, but the areas around the terminal building have largely changed since 1890.
Optional Tuesday 25th
Kadiköy Area Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
Wednesday 26th None Kadiköy became a district in 1928 Kadiköy - Asian Side Kadiköy Area - Istanbul
Kadıköy, on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus just south of Haydarpaşa, was known in Byzantine times as Chalcedon. Today it’s a bustling commercial and transportation center, and Asian residential district of the megalopolis of Istanbul. Kadıköy is untouristy and very Turkish middle class. The market district, just inland from the ferry docks, is a particularly appealing one, sidewalk tables in fair weather. If you’re up for a walk, continue south along Moda Caddesi to the tea gardens on a Istanbul. An alternate walk is along the seaside promenade that begins at the Kadıköy ferry docks and winds along the shore south and east for kilometers. Farther south and east at Fenerbahçe (“Lighthouse Garden”—you’ll see the lighthouse) is a beautiful park built and maintained by the Turkish Touring & Automobile Association. Kadife Street is always dynamic in summer or winter, at night or daytime. There are bars and cafes with a nostalgic atmosphere, converted from old houses. There are various frequenters because there are both cafes in which you may play taboo or scrabble and bars you may listen high-quality music. Cafes that serve non-alcoholic drinks are closed at midnight and the bars are open till 2 am.
Meydan Retail Complex Multiplex Architect Built Area Adress Reference on map
2007 Asian Side Çakmak Mahallesi Depo Yolu 243 34770
complex but as a true urban centre for the future development of one of the fastest growing areas in Istanbul. Currently located in a suburb, the site will become in the near future a dense urban fabric built around the expanding retail complex currently located in the site. The building anticipates through its geometry and circulation strategy its subsequent integration into a dense inner city context aiming to formulate an alternative prototype to the usual out-of-town retail box development. The provision of underground car parking is a major part of this strategy, liberating substantial amount of ground centre of the scheme.
Wednesday 26th
Lecture with Charles Bessard Adress
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Studio-X Istanbul Pürtelaş Hasan Efendi Mh. Meclis-i Mebusan Cd No:35 Beyoğlu, Turkiet 23
Founded by Nanne de Ru and Charles Bessard, Powerhouse Company goes through great lengths to create stunning buildings, spaces and products for our clients. We believe that great architecture and design must simply improve the quality of living. The foundations of architecture and design lie in the powerful process of creativity and in the mastering of craftsmanship. That is also why we are proud of our projects. They are the result of an intensive, service-oriented interaction with our clients, our partners and the project context. Our approach is comprehensive: the creative concept, the detailing, materiality and spatial qualities are intrinsic and integral parts of our projects. That’s why our clients love them so much. At the same time, we think that optimizing budgets, orchestrating schedules and making technically perfect buildings are things of beauty, too. Free and open to public. Starting at 19:00
Wednesday 26th
Bars/Clubs
Restaurants
The ones in Bosphorus area
Beyoglu:
Night club recommendations: (you may need to ask the hotel to have your name on the guestlist for some of them) Reina http://www.reina.com.tr/ Sapphire Bosphorus Muallim Naci Cad. No:77 Kuruçeşme/İstanbul Sortie Muallim Naci Cad. No:54 Ortaköy Suada Kurucesme (nice for dinner as well) This is an island in the middle of bosphorus Anjelique Muallim Naci Cad. Salhane Sok. No:5 Ortaköy Cubuklu Hayal Kahvesi Çubuklu Burun Bahçe Mevkii Beykoz
The ones in Taksim area
NuTeras Tepebaşı Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 149/1 Beyoglu Nu Pera Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:67 Tepebaşı Beyoglu 360 İstiklal Caddesi Mısır Apartmanı 163/8 Beyoğlu 360 is a cool man made island w a pool and restaurant
Soyfyali, Sofyali Sokak 9 Flamm, Sofyali Sokak 16/1 Yakup 2, Asmalimescit Sokak 35-37 Mikla, Marmara Pera Hotel, boka bord! Modern, museerestaurangen, söndagslunch Babylon jazz, Sehbender Sokak 3 Taksim: Mimolett, Siraselviler Caddesi Bebek: party Ortaköy: Sandra’s Istanbul, Brasserie och Tapas Bar, Mecidiye Köpüsü sk. 16, perfekt s Arnavautköy: Abracadabra, Arnavautköy Caddesi 50/1, norrut, trendigt, eklusivare, fyra olika plan - stängt! Sultanahmet: Hatay restaurant, Ibni Kemal Caddesi 11-9 Aslan, vid basarernas stora klassiska entré (sådär) ing in advance, this place is packed especially friday nights...) http://www.balikcisabahattin.com/hakkimizda_eng.asp Eminönu: Covered market: lunch at traditional restaurant called Hamdi try to go to the roof to eat. Rüstem Paşa Mh., Kalçin Sokak 15 Uskudar: Kanaat lokantasi, Selmanipak Caddesi 25 Huzur restaurant, Salacak Iskelesi 20, 25 in från hamnen Cengelköy Iskele, Cengelköy Vapur Iskelesi Yani 10 Kiz Kulesi, fyrrestaurangen