The Influence of Ottoman and Islamic Architectural Heritage on Contemporary Urban Development in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Author Ahmad Deleh
- DOI https://ww
- Country : Saudi Arabia
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Keywords : Ottoman Architecture, Islamic Urbanism, Contemporary Urban Development, Heritage and Identity, Istanbul City Planning.
Abstract
This research looks at the impact of Ottoman and Islamic architectural heritage on present-day urban development in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul, which is shaped by many centuries of Islamic and imperial rule, is built on a unique foundation where the permanence of history meets the temporality of modern development. This research assesses how contemporary architectural and urban projects have interpreted important aspects of heritage architecture including, but not limited to, domes, courtyards, and the integrated planning of a külllye (complex). The methodological approach undertaken here is qualitative involving case studies, policy analysis, and architectural evaluation methods of a selection of projects including mosques, public spaces, hospitals, and housing. The analysis identifies how heritage is selectively mobilized to serve political agendas, urban branding, and identity construction. Although the contemporary projects contribute to the cultural visibility of urban heritage, the projects are oftentimes ceremonial and symbolic in nature versus authentic, functional enactments of heritage. The research recognizes the need for heritage-informed, site-informed urban practices that acknowledge the philosophical and spatial logics of historical urbanism to ensure that Istanbul's architectural heritage is not only preserved as architectural forms but also in meaning and use.
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