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100 YILIN MİMARİ MİRASI

100 Years of Architectural Heritage

We proudly and happily celebrate the 100 years we have traveled following the path of Atatürk, the architect of our Republic. The first century of the Republic not only brought us countless works, achievements, and valuable names but also left a precious architectural heritage.

In the century since the proclamation of the Republic, numerous architectural works have emerged in Turkey that bear the traces of both the global trends of the era and the country’s own story of revival. The architectural works built during the Republican period and the structures that define the character of cities also tell the story of the country’s modernization process.

One of the most striking examples of the Republic’s architectural heritage is undoubtedly Anıtkabir. Rising in the heart of Ankara, this monument is a symbol of respect for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the architect of our Republic. Designed in the Second National Architectural Movement style with Neoclassical elements by Emin Onat and Orhan Arda, the structure carries traces of the Hittite, Greek, Seljuk, and Ottoman cultures that have ruled the lands of present-day Turkey throughout history. Beyond being just a mausoleum, it is also considered one of the most iconic buildings of Ankara and Turkey.

Another important part of our architectural heritage, the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), opened in 1969 as the Istanbul Cultural Palace, serving as the world’s fourth largest arts center. Built based on the project by architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu, the building left a mark on Istanbul’s cultural and artistic life. The cultural center, one of the symbolic buildings of the Republican era in Turkey, remained closed from 2008 to 2018 and was demolished in February 2018 to make way for a new building. The new building was designed by Murat Tabanlıoğlu, son of the original architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu, and opened on October 29, 2021. Located in the heart of Istanbul, in Taksim, the AKM continues to reflect Turkey’s cultural mosaic through its architecture, history, and the artistic events it hosts.

The National Reinsurance Building, signed by Şandor Hadi and Sevinç Hadi, is also one of the leading examples of our modern architecture. Located in the Teşvikiye neighborhood of Şişli, Istanbul, this building combines aesthetics and functionality, adding a unique touch to the city’s skyline.

Considered one of the important works of modern Turkish architecture, the Istanbul Manifaturacılar Çarşısı (İMÇ) was built in two phases. The first phase was completed in 1967, and the second phase in 1968. Initially serving as a market for drapers and textile merchants, it transformed into a record store market in the 1980s. Inside the market, there are panels by eight contemporary Turkish artists symbolizing Istanbul and commerce, and because of these works, the market is considered an open-air museum.

When we examine Turkey’s architectural heritage, these and similar milestones build a bridge between the past and today, carrying cultural accumulation to future generations. These architectural works allow us to understand not only the past but also Turkey’s architectural richness and evolution. Today, it is our collective responsibility to carry this heritage into the future and further develop it.