Turkey istanbul by Paul Kelly

TURKEY Istanbul

Dublin School of Architecture 2014

INDEX

Topkapi Palace 8

Hagia Sophia 10

Blue Mosque 12

Sector 1: New mosque - Tahtakale

Sector 2: Kilise Mosque - Shezadebasi

Sector 3: Mahmut Pasa Mosque - Cagaloglu

Sector 4: Esir kemal Mosque - Kumkapi

Sector 5: Galata Tower - Citadel

Sector 6: Haci piri Mosque - Cukurcuma/Chiangir

Sector 7: Aga Mosque - Taksim Tarlabasi

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Topkapi Palace The Topkapi Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (14651856) of their 624-year reign. As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a major tourist attraction and contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. The Topkapi Palace is among the monuments contained within the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985,and is described under UNESCO criterion iv as "the best example of ensembles of palaces [...] of the Ottoman period."

Hagia Sophia Built in 537, the Hagia Sophia was used as a church for 916 years but, following the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Hagia Sophia was converted into mosque. It remained in use as a mosque until 1931 and then in 1935, under the order of Ataturk and the decision of the Council of Ministers, Hagia Sophia was secularized and converted into a museum. It is one of the greatest remaining examples of Byzantine architecture and is covered with mosaics, marble pillars and artistic coverings.

Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque, more correctly known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, takes it's name from the blue tiles that adorn it's interior walls. The Mosque has one main dome, six minarets and 8 secondary domes.

SECTOR 1 New Mosque - Tahtakale Located on the banks of the Golden Horn at the south of the Galata Bridge lie the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and the New Mosque. The bazaar is one of the oldest covered bazaars in Istanbul and is an 'L' shape arasta type of bazaar. The commercial aspect of the whole area is clear for all to see. The day to day running of the Bazaar is that of recognised street traders renting out individual units and this is where the greatest level of footfall is but as you move outside the built structure the streets become a more eclectic mix of stalls and vendors and also contain more flexibility in terms of bartering and prices. The spice bazaar works in a way that layers and folds different aspects of community and culture on top of each other. The Bazaar stands at the entrance to the New Mosque which allows for a meeting place that in turn spreads through the bazaar while the Rustem Pasha Mosque literally sits on top of the market sprawl that spreads out from the bazaar. The entrance to this mosque can be hard to spot, lost in the bustling streets surrounding it.

Religious Culture Ahi Ahmet Celebi Cami Yemi Cami(New Mosque) Elhac Timurtas Cami Serifi Seyh Davut Mescidi Rustem Pasa Cami Haci Kucuk Cami Celebioglu Hoca Alaaddin Cami Atik Ibrahim Pasa Cami Saman Emini Evvel Cami Arpacilar cami Matiee Turhan Valide Sultan Turbesi Hidayet Cami Sultan I. Abdulhamit Turbesi Hobyar cami

Sector Character Nine Mosques Zero Churches Zero Synagogues One Covered market Four Rerry Terminals Six Museums One University One Post Office One Tram Stop

consumer culture

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Culture of the Visual Laura Carroll and Brendan Daly The washing area of the New Mosque is the chosen location, as this area unlike the other mosques is quite exposed, facing on to the street. The intervention will comprise of the installation of a screen which will conceal the mosque goers as they perform the intimate task of washing before prayer, shielding them from the surrounding cityscape which may interrupt their ritual. The form for this insertion is taken from the geometric patterns on the tiles used on this site, transforming the banal in to something extraordinary.

SECTOR 2 Kilise Mosque - Shezadebasi Faith is a munici pality (belediye) and district in Istanbul, Turkey that encompasses most of the peninsula coinciding with historic Constantinople. At present, Faith contains areas including Aksaray, Findizade, Capa and Vatan Caddesi that are more cosmopolitan than the extreme conservative image which the district has the eyes of many people ( because of the religious community of the Carsamba Quarter within the district.) With Eminonu, which was officially in an area of the Faith district until 1928, and with its historical Byzantine walls, conquered by Mehmed II, Faith is the 'real' Istanbul of the old times, before the recent enlargement of the city that began in the 19th century. Besides the Halic University and the Kadir Has University, two different Faculty of Medicine campuses of Istanbul University, Capa Faculty of medicine and Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, are in Faith. The headquarters of some of the main units of the Istanbul Metropolitan Munici pality, including the Fire Authority of the city, are based in Faith.

Religious Culture Eski Imaret Koca Mustafa Pacha Molla Zeyrek Fenari Isa Mehmet le conquzrant Suleymaniye Kalenderhane Cami Cami Fethiye Kariye Cami Gul Cami Fenari Isa Camisi

Sector Character Three Baths Three universities Two libraries One museum One Hospital One market place Seven Mosques Four Churches

Consumer Culture Karen McGillion and Susie Newman The three generators for consumerism in the Vefa area of Istanbul are the Sulaymeniye Mosque, the university and the locals living in the area. They can be broken into three conditions - tourism, local and high street consumerism that results in different mani pulations of building and street condition. Red signifies high street condition, blue the tourist shopping area and yellow for local business.

YELLOW Local Business University and Residents

RED High Street University

BLUE Tourism Suleymaniye Mosque

YELLOW Local Business University and Residents

RED High Street University

BLUE Tourism Suleymaniye Mosque

SECTOR 3 Mahmut Pasa Mosque - Cagaloglu Istanbul, a city filled with culture, beauty, and intrigue, has endless sites to see and experience amongst its vast valleys. The sector is in the southern part of the Gold Horn, just east to the bank of the Bosphorus, and the famous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophie. The sector, is just one of many shopping hubs for tourists in the city. Centred around the Grand Bazaar, a magnificent covered market filled with the hustle and bustle of a thousand shops. The market receives hundreds of thousands visitors every day. The hustle is not secluded to the walls of the market, outside on the streets hundreds of natives and tourists mix. People are shopping, heading to their local mosque, off to a bath house, or another wonderful site of Istanbul.

Religious Culture Corlulu Ali Pasa Cami Sinan Pasa Turbesi Gazi Antikah Pasa Cami Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Cami Sultal H. Mahmut Turbesi Cezeri Kasim Pasa Cami Huseyin Aga Cami Nuruosmaniye Cami Mahamut Pasa Turbesi Mercan Cami Daya Hatun Cami Sultan Mustafa Cami Serifi Sururi Daye Hatun Cami Hoca Kasim Gunai Cami

Sector Character One Cover Market Nineteen Hotels Three Schools Two Libraries Two Tram Stops Fifty Restaurants and CafĂŠs One Post Offices

Bathing in the Grand Bazaar Alison Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly and Fiona Muldowney The Grand Bazaar houses a feast of activity, lively atmosphere and masses of up to 400,000 people each day. Amidst the incessant, disorientating chaos of buying and haggling which embodies the Grand Bazaar is flux, lay a collection of colossal stone sinks scattered amongst 4000 market stalls. These spaces exhibit the bathing culture of Istanbul; they distil moments of quietude, purity and refinement in the midst of a bustling city. This is a proposal to correlate the activity of bathing in the bazaar with its exiting structure. There are few moments where its roof shifts and undulates to reveal a glimpse of the outside world, a condition which is forgotten within the interior realm of the covered market. The stone sinks have been uprooted and relocated directly beneath the apertures; this tranquil, stationary activity has now become a visual experience beyond that of the bazaar's physical boundaries outside to the silence above the city.

SECTOR 4 Esir Kemal Mosque - Kumkapi Kumkapi is a quarter in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It is bordered to the north by the Ordu Caddesi, the ancient route to the Topkapi Palace. Dotted with numerous hotels and guesthouses, this part of the quarter is geared heavily towards tourism, mainly due to its proximity to the Grand Bazaar. At the heart of the quarter, a world of workshops was uncovered. An entire network of shoemakers inhabit the basements and groundfloors of tall, slender townhouses. A constant hum of cobblers clinking filled the air. Across the quarter, a series of urban mosques sit alongside an equal number of Christian churches, an expression of the large Armenian population of the area. To the south, Kumkapi spreads downhill towards the Marmara Sea. This area is home to many fish restaurants, serving fare caught from the nearby waterfront.

Religious Culture Gedik Pasa Cami Esir Kemal Cami Sultan II Beyazid Veli Turbesi Cami Laleli Cami Masi pasi Cami Coban Cvs Cami Kati p Sinam Cami Sarac Ishak Cami Surp Anarad Higutyn Armenian Killsesi Aya Kiryaki Rum Ortodoks Killsesi Suryani Killsesi

Sector Character Seven Mosques Three Churches Nine Hotels One Bath House Countless Workshops One Fish Market

ATMOSPHERE OF MAKING Sophie McAuley and Mark McCormack The shoe making quarter of the Kumkapi District has an almost tangible atmosphere. Once inside its boundaries, you are submerged in the sights and sounds of industry - an overwhelming sensory experience. My thesis explores the construction of atmospheres and the strength of identity in this quarter led me to not alter but enhance the existing atmosphere of the place. I propose three interventions: - A number of seating areas that allow locals and passers by to sit and soak in the atmosphere. - Acoustic installations that amplify the sound of making around the space. -Reflective materials that carry light of the workshops further into the street.

SECTOR 5 Galata Tower - Citadel The Galata area is unique in Istanbul as this area was developed by the Genoese and Venetians in the 1300's. As such it features European style architecture as the edges to certain paths. Contrasted with this is a sprawl of hardware shops in the katakoy area. The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower and one of Istanbul's most striking landmarks. The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople, to replace the Byzantine tower named Megalos Pyrgos which controlled the northern end of the massive sea chain that closed the entrance to the Golden Horn. The Katakoy Fish Markets are a busy and bustling market located near Galata Bridge. The market attracts both large numbers of locals and tourists with its combination of fresh produce, great street food and traditional restaurants serving sea food delicacies.

Religious Culture Makbul Ibrahim Pasa Cami Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Cami Arap Cami Yolcuzade Cami Emek Yemez Cami Neve Salom Sinagogu Sahsuvarbey Cami Okcu Musa Cami Sinagogu Sahkulu cami Mueyyetzade Cami Makri Zade Huseyin Celebi Cami Ali Hoca Cami Maria Kilisesi Sinagogu Haci Mimi Cami Aziz Yahya Turk Ortodoks Kilisesi Bereketzade Mechesesi cami San Piyer Kilisesi

Sector Character One Fish Market Ten Rope & Chains shops Twenty-five Musical Shops Twenty Specialize Shops Sixty Bars & Restaurants Twenty-two Hotels Eight Banks Three Schools Two Supermarkets

Galata Tower Floating Fish Market Shane Phelan and Cormac Murray My typology is one of food culture and I wanted to look at the idea of process and informal cooking spaces around the Galata tower area of Istanbul. The majority of the area is comprised of trendy cafes, restaurants and bars; however down towards the waterfront the fish-market gives the visitor the true Istanbul Experience. It is all very localised with the fisherman clogging up the bridge over the golden horn, then selling to the markets on the shore, these subsequently sell to the food vendors scattered among the market who take time and care in preparing fresh marketable baguettes and fried anchovies to consumers. The simple proposal I am putting forward is to combine all these elements into one floating pavilion, here fish are caught, processed, and sold fresh or cooked. This will free up some of the shore so that there is an area to enjoy the view across to the new mosque, whilst integrating a community collaboration of different people to allow this pavilion to function.

The pavilion will open to the air and permeable to allow views through to the cityscape beyond the Golden Horn. The layout is bout journey, starting with the fishermen dock and a jetty for more deep sea fishing vessels. This moves into a processing area where skinning, deboning and filleting can take place. Then the fish is sold onto the vendors. An open air casual restaurant finishes the journey and gives panoramic views across to the north of the golden horn.

SECTOR 6 Haci piri Mosque - Cucurkama/Chiangir This site bridges between the European district of Beyoglu and the coastal district of Tophane. Beyoglu was formerly known as Pera, and was the base for European settlers from the 13th century, who were predominantly Geonese and Venetian. The Venetians established strong links with the Ottoman Empire and sent a Venetian Bailo to Pera to act as ambassador. His seat was the Bailo's palace, which today has been transformed to the Italian Consulate. With the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, there remained a strong European influence on Pera, as evidenced by the Christian churches and di plomatic facilities that have survived to present day. The district of Tophane on the waterfront is the city's oldest Industrial zone. In Ottoman times it consisted of the Imperial Armory, where cannons and artillery were manufactured. Today it is home to the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, and the former armory has been converted to an exhibition hall.

Religious Character St. Anthony Of Padua Firüzaga Cami Ekmekçibaba Aliaga Cami Bostaniçi Cami Nusretiye Mosque Karabas Mustafaaga Cami Kiliç Ali Pasha Complex Haci Mimi Cami Maria Kilisesi Sahkulu Cami

Cultural Character Galatasary Lyce French Palace Italian Lyce Italian Consulate Former site of Saint Joseph's Orphanage SALT Gallery Istanbul Modern Antiques Area Istiklal Avenue Tophane Industrial District Tophane Armory Tophane Fountain Tophane Kasri Nine Hotels Fashion District

Urban Grain Jo Flahive and Cora Carbajo This area of the city is composed of dense, 'hollow' city blocks, navigated by either steep slopes or stairs, There is one princi pal artery 'Yeni Carsi cad' which leads from the port/ Tophane Tram stop right across the Istikal Cadessi and over to the Tarlabasi area of the city. Tophane is given it's name by the armory 'Tophane I Amire' which still stands there, the other buildings were burnt or knocked down due to construction of the major routeway that now divides tophane from the Port. Despite its extensive coastline onto the Bhosphorous, It's Horizon line can be completely broken by the presennce of the Cruise Shi ps, which completely dwarf the built grain of the area. The area has has a rich history of migration and ethinicity, The Italian population still having a lingering presence through St Antoin de Padua Roman Catholic Church, The Italian Schools and the Italian Gardens. The area is in a state of flux, since 2008 there has been a noticeable gentrification of the area, with a hugh increase in the number of Galleries in the area with the attendant spin offs of european style cafes and shops. Some tension has been documented in the area from residents who are feeling pushed out or that the new gallery owners are not trying to integrate into the community rather they are trying to replace it.

SECTOR 7 Aga Mosque - Taksim Tarlabasi An interesting atmosphere surrounds Taksim Square, where old and new worlds collide. Old Turkish culture and traditions are being layered with modern western customs. In this area in particular, due to it's development later on throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, there is a European and Christian influence layered upon the eastern and Islamic patterns and styles. In addiction, Taksim Square has been one of the most polemic emplacement during the last year. This is because its implications as meeting point for all the thousand of protestants that initially contested against the turkish government and its urban development plan for Istanbulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taksim Gezi Park.

Religious Character Taksim Mescidi Kazanci Ali Aga Cami ร รง Haren Kilisesi The Virgin Mary Assyrian Church Rum Ortodoks Aya Konstantin Kilisesi Sirkeci Mustafa Aga Cami

Cultural Character Republic Monument Antique Bazaar Galatasaray Lyce Fashion District 28 Hotels Istanbul Arts Centre French Cultural Centre Vakko Arts Centre Taksim Square Gezi Park

Urban Intervention Anna Keogh and Daire Kelly The idea behind this project was to provide democratic access to the world of high culture by creating a stepping stone between the residents around the area and the musical world. This is achieved by extracting from the monumental buildings which traditionally house cultural elements, often considered intimidating by those who do not have the cultural capital to appreciate them, placing them in a more organic setting and creating a building with a public walkway through the centre. As observed by Hans Scharoun;

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Is it mere chance that, whenever people here improvised music, they immediately gather round in a circle?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The idea of the public walkway through the centre of the building provides a moment of musical envelopment for the passersby and an opportunity to stay a while and enjoy the cacophony of sound buzzing from the building. Like a beebox, it will produce a constant hum of activity, activities which can be seen from the public space in the centre. This provides an opportunity for people of the area to become acquainted and familiarize themselves with music as a disci pline. It becomes less of a mystery.

Istanbul Tri p (November 2013) Staff Dermot Boyd Patrick Flynn Paul Kelly

Sector 1 Mark Bailey - Smith James Hanlon Vincent O'Byrne James Slater Laura Carroll Daire Kelly Karen MaGillion Brendan Spierin

Sector 2 Peter Caulfield Celine Jamin Mathew James Murphy Colum Smith Brendan Daly John Meehan Suzie Newman Natalie Scanlon

Sector 3 Sarah Brehonnet David Lally Genevra OBregon Georgina Vernon Michael Drury Oksana Lastovetsky Alison O'Reilly Alan Sherlock

Sector 4 Jamie Conway Craig Leavy Liam O'Reilly Tim Bergin Niall Fitzgerald Sophie McCauley Fiona Muldowney Max Federov

Sector 5 Cora Carbajo Laura McDermott Hadrien Pouhaer Ailbhe Cunningham Paul Egan Mark McCormack Shane Phelan Sophie Dempsey

Sector 6 Jo Flahive Conor MacDonagh Shane Reid Fiona Canavan Ronan Keane Grace Mullen Cormac Murray Kate Buck

Sector 7 Hadrien Garnier David McGowan Conor Sheehan Aofie Cunningham Anna Keogh Davina Moody Ciara Ryan Anne Canavan

Dublin, January 2014

Edited by Staff Paul Kelly Students Cora Carbajo Niall Fitzgerald Celine Jamin Genevra Obregon Christopher O'Keeffe Brendan Speirn