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Yalova: Atatürk's Laboratory of Urban Development and Republican Architecture
Yalova: Atatürk's Laboratory of Urban Development and Republican Architecture

Author(s): Halil Ersin AVCI
Subject(s): Architecture, Political history, Social history, Social development, Social Theory, Sociology of Politics, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: SD Yayınevi
Keywords: Yalova; Atatürk; urban development; republican architecture; Atatürk Mansion; Turkish Republic; modernization; architectural identity;

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines Yalova's significance as a laboratory for urban development and republican architecture during the early years of the Turkish Republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Focusing on the Atatürk Mansion, designed by Giulio Mongeri, and Yalova's comprehensive urban initiatives, the study explores Atatürk's vision for modernization and architectural identity. Drawing from primary and secondary sources, it analyzes the city's domestic and international influence, highlighting its lasting legacy in shaping Turkey's architectural heritage. Yalova stands as a testament to Atatürk's commitment to progress, modernization, and the ideals of the Turkish Republic.

  • Issue Year: 7/2023
  • Issue No: 30
  • Page Range: 238-248
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English