Open Door Architecture Festival 2024: Discover Istanbul’s Architectural Treasures

Organized by the Arkitera Architecture Center with the support of Unigen, the “Open Door Architecture Festival” will take place this year from October 16 to 23, 2024, in Istanbul and Konya. For the first time, the festival program will include buildings from Konya in collaboration with the “Chamber of Architects Konya.” This festival offers a unique opportunity for those eager to explore the world of architecture and design by opening the doors of the city’s historically and architecturally significant structures to the public. Those who wish to gain a closer look at the city’s cultural and architectural fabric can register for the tours starting October 1 on the “Arkitera Architecture Center” website.

Blog 2024-10-10 00:00:00

Organized by the Arkitera Architecture Center with the support of Unigen, the “Open Door Architecture Festival” will take place this year from October 16 to 23, 2024, in Istanbul and Konya. For the first time, the festival program will include buildings from Konya in collaboration with the “Chamber of Architects Konya.” This festival offers a unique opportunity for those eager to explore the world of architecture and design by opening the doors of the city’s historically and architecturally significant structures to the public. Those interested in gaining a closer look at the cultural and architectural fabric of the cities can register for the tours starting October 1 on the Arkitera Architecture Center website.

Click here to register online for the Open Door Architecture Festival:
https://www.arkitera.com/haber/acik-kapi-mimarlik-festivali-2024te-gezilecek-binalar-belli-oldu/

What’s in the Festival?

The Open Door Architecture Festival provides the opportunity to visit buildings across different districts of Istanbul that are key representatives of the city’s architectural heritage. During the festival, participants can explore these unique structures through guided tours or self-guided visits, gaining insights into their history and design.

Istanbul Buildings and Route List

TomTom Evleri (Guided by Ali Emrah Ünlü), October 16, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Hara İstanbul, October 16, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Salkım Saçak No3 (Guided by Mert Eyiler & Zeynep Beyza Gergin), October 16, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
İş Bankası Resim ve Heykel Müzesi (Guided by Teğet Architecture & museum authorities), October 16, 2024 – 17:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Istanbul’s Multilingual Inscriptions and Architect Signatures (Guided by Yasin Karabacak), October 17, 2024 – 10:30 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Hünkar Kasrı, October 17, 2024 – 12:30 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Tarihi Liman Han – İTO Strategic Research Center & Dersaadet Library, October 17, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Vlora Han (Guided by Feyhan İnkaya), October 17, 2024 – 16:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Pera Palas Hotel, October 18, 2024 – 09:30 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Kazlıçeşme Art Building (Guided by Olcay Aydemir), October 18, 2024 – 10:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
İstanbul Manifaturacılar Çarşısı (Guided by Öznur Sayı), October 18, 2024 – 11:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
YTÜ Modern Campus: Modern Heritage Experience Area (Presentation by Nevra Ertürk Güngör; guided by Melis Bilgiç Elmas & Aylin Akçabozan Taşkıran), October 18, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Abdülmecid Efendi Mansion, October 18, 2024 – 14:30 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Bukoleon Palace, October 18, 2024 – 15:30
Şark Sigorta Headquarters – Kastamonu Entegre Headquarters (Guided by Sunay Paşaoğlu), October 18, 2024 – 16:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Tracing the Mansions (Şehzade Mansions) (Guided by Can Şakir Binan), October 18, 2024 – 16:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
City Panels: Kadıköy Architecture & Art Route (Guided by Nurtaç Buluç), October 19, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Süreyya Opera House, October 20, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Güneş Apartment (Guided by Alper Derinboğaz), October 20, 2024 – 16:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Istanbul Bookbinding Institute, October 21, 2024 – 13:30 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Six Senses (Guided by Ali Emrah Ünlü), October 21, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Bulgur Palas, October 21, 2024 – 14:00
Kadıköy Municipality Old District Office (Guided by Kenan Olgaç), October 21, 2024 – 16:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Rumeli Fortress, October 21, 2024 – 16:30
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library, October 22, 2024 – 11:30 | Registration opens October 4, 10:00
Atatürk Library, October 22, 2024 – 13:30
Ayasofya Madrasa and Surrounding Cisterns (Guided by Arzu Ulaş), October 22, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 4, 10:00
Artİstanbul Feshane, October 22, 2024 – 16:00
Akaretler (Guided by Levent Abay), October 23, 2024 – 11:00 | Registration opens October 4, 10:00
Minerva Han, October 23, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 4, 10:00
Kezban Arca Batıbeki Workshop, October 23, 2024 – 14:00 | Registration opens October 4, 10:00
Saraçhane Excavation House (Polyeuktus Church), October 23, 2024 – 15:00
Saint Benoit French High School, October 23, 2024 – 16:00

Konya Buildings and Route List

Sille Primary School (Guided by Teğet Architecture), October 16, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
SOBE Inclusive Education Center (Guided by Teğet Architecture), October 16, 2024 – 15:00 | Registration opens October 1, 10:00
Çatalhöyük Visitor Center (Guided by Teğet Architecture), October 17, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Tantavi Cultural Center (Guided by Erdinç Demirkan), October 19, 2024 – 16:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Beyşehir Eşrefoğlu Mosque (Guided by Şule Kılıç, Merve Özkan Alpay, Oktay Adıgüzel), October 20, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 2, 10:00
Konya State Theatre (Guided by M. Feyza Yarar), October 21, 2024 – 12:30 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Kalyon Karapınar 1,350 MWp PV Plant / Central Control Building (Guided by Begüm Yılmaz Bilgin & Caner Bilgin), October 22, 2024 – 12:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Warehouse No. 4 (Guided by Aliye Temizci), October 23, 2024 – 13:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00
Koyunoğlu Museum and Library (Guided by Armağan Güleç Korumaz), October 25, 2024 – 15:00 | Registration opens October 3, 10:00

How to Participate in the Festival

Those wishing to attend the Open Door Architecture Festival can access the full event schedule and details on Arkitera’s official website starting October 1. Advance registration is required for guided tours, so we recommend reviewing the program carefully.

https://www.arkitera.com/haber/acik-kapi-mimarlik-festivali-2024te-gezilecek-binalar-belli-oldu/

We welcome everyone with a passion for architectural exploration to this inspiring event!

Unigen’s Contributions

As Unigen, we are delighted to support the world of architecture and design. Events like the Open Door Architecture Festival play a crucial role in preserving and promoting architectural heritage. Throughout the festival, most of the buildings open for visits provide inspiring insights into innovative designs and sustainable structures.