Builders of Modern Istanbul from Tanzimat to the Present

From Tanzimat to Today: Builders of Modern Istanbul tells the story of the city's rich architectural heritage and its creators. The Balyans, Fossatis, D’Aranco, Vallaury, followed by Emin Onat, Vedat Tek, Sedad Hakkı Eldem, Doğan Tekeli, and other legendary architects...

This book takes a closer look at structures of various styles, scales, and qualities that have become part of our cultural heritage, built starting from the Tanzimat period, when the foundations of modern urbanism were laid in Istanbul, and continuing up to the present day, driven by the needs of the modern world...

Written by experts in their fields, the work consists of two separate sections: Ottoman and Republican. The architect interviews interspersed throughout add an air of authenticity that helps keep the historical process current. From Tanzimat to Today: Builders of Modern Istanbul is an important resource for anyone interested in architectural history and Istanbul's modernization process...