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Archiving of the conservation data of immovable cultural assets dating to 1300-1600 in Urla center using GIS
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019-07) Yönder, Veli Mustafa; Turan, Mine; Demirkesen, Ali Can
This study aims to create a digital archiving system of immovable cultural assets belonging to the early Turkish time frame in Urla historic center. Forming a database with the assistance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) to comprehend and assess the life stories of monuments and to access various user profiles is also considered. In the methodology section; academic articles, books, journals, personal archives, data acquired from state institutions or architectural offices, and the data obtained during fieldwork (physical status and interviews with users) were processed in a GIS platform. Academic reviews and researches of the buildings were conducted. In the decision-making process, which is a sophisticated and multidimensional process, the share of conservation data and data management in the whole process becomes progressively significant. Documentation and registration of architectural immovable cultural assets, which is one of the important figures in the urban context, are conducted under the supervision of the Regional Directorate of Pious Foundations or the Conservation Board. Therefore, extracting a large number of mass data produced each year and making the required classifications make assist decision-making processes. In the discussion and results part, analysis and comparative study of all conservation data of the cultural assets were performed. The results for constructing the database are understanding the scope, accessibility, developers, scale, and data types. In the results for the conservation data archived: are understanding historical background, physical characteristics, conservation activities, and interpreting conservation decisions about buildings.
Assessment of the interventions regarding some historical mosques in Manisa within the frame of conservation values
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2018-12-11) Koşun, Suna; Turan, Mine
In spite of the fact that General Directorate of Pious Foundations has will to provide budget for the restoration of waqf origined monuments, there are still contradictions in the related restoration applications. There is an increase in the number of restorations and decrease in the ratio between technical staff and project number. The aim of this study is to understand effects of changes on cultural asset values of waqf origined monuments which have sustained their authentic functions, evaluate the change in the values period by period, assess the current interventions, present restoration history, and propose principles for future interventions that will sustain cultural asset value. Historical mosques in Manisa and dated to different ages are selected as case studies: Haki Baba Mosque (1371), Göktaşlı Mosque (1630-31), Kabasakal Mosque (≤1841), Pazaryeri Mosque (1874) and Çarşı Mosque (1875). Mixed methods combining qualitative and quantitative techniques were used. In conclusion, picturesqueness value, spiritual value, virginity value, rarity value and age value of the monuments and their period by period changes are stated. Scale of intervention, delicacy of the monument and appropriateness of interventions in relation with principles such as reversibility, transmission of data, physical sustainability, and qualified design and workmanship were defined as the parameters that have direct impact on the sustaining of values. In addition, history of restoration of the studied mosques and principles for future interventions regarding similar structures are put forward.
Conservation aimed evaluation of Darkale rural settlement in Soma, Manisa
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2015-07) Etlacakuş, Ayşen; Turan, Mine
This study aims to evaluate the heritage values and conservation problems of Darkale in Soma, Manisa; a historical rural settlement in which local way of life has been sustained. The method followed in this study is understanding the housing units as primary components of the rural settlement; and then, understanding the authenticity of the rural settlement itself with the tools of the discipline of architectural restoration; and finally developing ways of understanding the integrity of the rural settlement and the natural site in its surrounding. Megaliths, the very narrow and dimly lighted valley, the sound of the brook, the fertile plains around the brook and steep eastern hill skirt viewing the Bakırçay plain make the natural site of Darkale unique. These opportunities have been benefitted starting with the Pergamon Kingdom Period. In turn, a cultural landscape with a very strong sense of place is identified. Pastoral farming and animal husbandry traditional production techniques, recreation activities and religious ceremonies are intangible signs of this cultural landscape. The rural settlement, formed just like a castle, includes very tight organization of its housing units interwoven to each other in all three dimensions, with very limited courtyards, but with passages over the streets. These are peculiarities, but the utilization of Hayat house concept as a basic spatial organization principle in each housing unit necessitates the evaluation of this rural settlement in the same group with other rural settlements dated to Ottoman era. Although the authentic elements have been preserved at a maximum amount; conversion of life style basically stemming from mining becoming a major profession and migration to cities threat the integrity of Darkale in all three scales analyzed. This study has clarified that the absence of the concepts of rural settlement and cultural landscape in the national legal framework creates gap in the listing and conservation decisions of the related heritage. It has proposed tools for the definition and evaluation of the mentioned heritage.
Conservation aimed evaluation of the bath ruin in Gülbahçe, Urla, İzmir
(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2021-03) Çağlıyurt, Aslı; Turan, Mine
This study takes into consideration a historic geothermal spring bath house on the coast of Gülbahçe bay in Urla, İzmir. The aim is to identify its cultural asset values and architectural conservation problems. Gülbahçe thermal spring bath house is a historic monument that has preserved its bathing function for health purpose. It is part of the geothermal spring bath group in Urla-Seferihisar region, which is famous with its geothermal sources. The modest structure has preserved its authentic characteristics such as rubbles tone masonry walls exposed without plastering and dimly lighted bathing space circumscribing a pool. Its rubble stone and cement mortar vault reflect the repair attitude of the early Republican era. The monument integrates with its natural setting in between a Mediterranean coated mount and the coast. So, the methodology includes tachometric documentation of the bath house, its visual analysis, historical research and archive research, identification of similar bath houses in Urla-Seferihisar region, comparative study with these similar bath houses, evaluation of the cultural asset values and conservation problems, and proposal for restoration of the bath house.it represents the thermal bathing tradition in the geothermal region of Urla-Seferihisar together with the other baths in Cumalı, Karakoç, Kelalan and Ilıksu. Being positioned within the campus area of İzmir Institute of Technology gives privilege to the monument in terms of its restoration possibility. It will be first scientifically restored thermal spring bath house in its region. As a result, this study carries importance in terms of understanding of the Gülbahçe geothermal spring bath house, and illuminate the way for future studies on vernacular Anatolian bath houses.
Conservation project of Latife Hanım House in Karşıyaka, Izmir
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2006) Dipburun, Esra; Turan, Mine
The Latife Hanım House in Karıyaka, zmir is a built heritage which must be conserved because of its historical and architectural importance. It is a representative of modernization in housing in the late Ottoman Period. It has historical significance, because Zübeyde Hanım, Atatürk.s mother, stayed here for a month and died here in 1923, and also it was belonging to Latife Hanım, Atatürk.s only wife. The house has problems mainly stemming from lack of maintenance and abandonment. The aim of this study is to decipher the historical significance of the studied case with respect to Atatürk, to evaluate it as a part of the housing architecture in zmir experienced during late Ottoman modernization and also to present a conservation scheme so that it can continue its living. The methodology involves site investigations, analysis of the structural and architectural elements and their problems, archive research, literature research and historical evaluation. The building is not only important because of its relation with Atatürk, but also because of its uniqueness a historical house. It is a large programmed residence of a wealthy Turkish family with a large garden built at the periphery of zmir, Karıyaka, and synthesizing traditional and modern design manners of the 19th century. The detailed historical evaluation has made possible preparation of a sound restitution. Finally, intervention decisions with respect to ethics of conservation, and measures for structural interventions and refunctioning decisions are presented. The criterion of reliability of restitution is the basis of reconstruction decisions. The cracks on the western wall stemming from earthquakes should be urgently treated. The problem of dampness causing material decay should be solved. Refunctioning of the house as a center of education and entertainment for women will continue the memories of the two women who were important for Atatürk.
Current conservation state of some Art Nouveau houses and apartment buildings in Istanbul
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2017-12) Türkarslan, Gizem; Turan, Mine
This study presents five examples of Istanbul Art Nouveau residential architecture in Sarıyer and Beyoğlu districts and their current conservation state. The aim is to evaluate two family yalıs in Sarıyer and three apartment buildings in Beyoğlu. First, Art Nouveau characteristics, its emergence in Europe and Istanbul were investigated. It was important to understand the changes in residential architecture in late Ottoman Empire and see the differences between its late and classical examples before starting to examine the buildings. After the historical research, analysis work of the five case studies had been carried out in site scale including the near-by environment and in single building scales. The way followed was survey with conventional techniques, mapping for visual analysis; literature and archive research in the related municipalities and the conservation councils. Then, each building was evaluated with the information coming from the analysis work and finally a general evaluation became possible. In conclusion, it is observed that Sarıyer and Beyoğlu examples have different conservation problems. Sarıyer examples have conserved both their façade and plan characteristics. They are currently used with the same purpose as their original function, restored and maintained. Their conservation problems are mostly caused by the interventions through the years to their near-by environment their original building material was renewed. In Beyoğlu examples, it can be said that façade of the buildings were preserved but interior organization was changed due to the function changes in Beyoğlu in general. Facades have become shells of the modern interiors.
Development of a database for the restitution phases of Kurşunlu Khan in Manisa
(İzmir Institute of Technology, 2016-09) Saygı, Gamze; Turan, Mine
Historic buildings are not constant assets, they are representations of mankind and cultural systems throughout the time. In such a context, it is important to enlighten the process of building’s evolution by means of restitution(s), i.e., descriptions of different (re)compositions of buildings for different historical states. Hence, restitutions are used as works of synthesis in architectural conservation, and it is a mandatory part for it. On the other hand, representation of information beyond geometric, spatial and physical characteristics of a historic building carries a crucial importance for a holistic understanding of changes in those restitutions. This requirement is a multi-fold manner consisting of representation, archival, assessment and management aspects. Regarding those aspects, databases offer promising possibilities. Nevertheless, covering the requirement of the restitution state(s) is yet quite challenging if also visualization in digital three dimensional (3D) platform is considered, which is the most desirable way since it offers users an unrestricted and holistic visualization. Accordingly, this thesis proposes a methodology for the development of a database for the restitution states of a historical monument covering not only geometric and spatial aspects, but also historical resources. The thesis has a motivation to make sharing of restitution information, and decreasing future investigation effort in order to reach information of different historic periods. In this frame, Kurşunlu Khan in Manisa, Turkey, a typical building type of Ottoman architecture (şehiriçi hanı), dating back to 15th century, is selected for testing the methodology. The principles for collection and analysis of the data regarding the case study, structuring the database, and its visualization and access possibilities are defined. The thesis concludes that database may be an efficient tool supporting both the planning of a restoration project, and archiving of comprehensive results for later interventions and research. The resulting visualization options through the database and semantically enriched 3D model effort to make an easier understanding of historic changes specific to the monument. The database is open for improvement with conservation-aimed information.
Documentation of a historical house with close range digital photogrammetry
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2008) Akbaylar, İpek; Turan, Mine
This study aims to document the original architectural characteristics, alterations and damages of a historical house by combining the digital photogrammetric techniques with the mapping concepts of architectural conservation so that an architectural conservation project can be guided. The proposed documentation is carried on the entrance façade of a 19th century house located in the urban conservation site of Alaçatı, ..zmir, Turkey. The Demiral House has conservation priority among the other listed houses because of its vacant state and damages.Analytic recording of the façades of the historical houses in Alaçatı can be made fast with the rectification option of close range monoscopic softwares. A calibrated digital camera and a total station are the other tools used in this process. The colored thematic maps prepared are accurate enough for 1/50 scale analysis and they possess the qualitative information on the photographs. After it is checked that the threedimensional measurements defining the general geometry overlap with the 1/50 scaled rectified image mosaic, the details concerning the deteriorations are decided to be drawn to the scaled elevation drawing from this mosaic.This study has proposed a contemporary documentation technique so that architect-conservators can easily adapt in their conservation projects. When compared to the frequently applied documentation techniques like hatching on scaled twodimensional elevation drawings, it takes shorter time to prepare the proposed mapping method on rectified image mosaic. The architect-restorer has also the chance to examine many constructional details on the scaled rectified image mosaic. The end results are more realistic. Keywords: Architectural conservation, Close range, Rectification, Mapping, Alaçatı.
Documentation of Necatibey Boulevar in Izmir with close range digital photogrammetry
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2009) Saygı, Gamze; Turan, Mine
This study explores a methodology for documentation and visualization of historic streetscapes in the context of preservation discipline, and focuses on the potential of rectified image mosaics within the context of single image rectification option of close range digital photogrammetry. Necatibey Boulevard which is situated in the urban retail core of İzmir, is selected as the case study of this thesis for testing the proposed methodology. Comparison with conventional ways of documenting historical street facades is also provided. The selected streetscape and its surrounding consist of commercial buildings dating 1920s, and then 1950s onwards. Especially the ones constructed in 1920s are valuable with their architectural characteristics; however, some alterations and conversions are identified on the facades because of the unconscious usage and the change of the lifestyles. Documenting the street facades of this mentioned urban site is a prerequisite for taking preservation decisions. Within the objective of the thesis, rectified image mosaic showing the present conditions of the Necatibey Boulevard and thematic representations prior to conservation decisions are produced. The produced methodology can be easily applied for documentation of historic facade series prior to conservation decisions of street rehabilitation projects. The comparison of the rectified image mosaic with 2D elevation have pointed out that the former is a realistic way for the representation of architectural details, colors and textures. The changes of the street in time are also better perceived. Moreover, the production of the digital image mosaics of the historic street facades can also be useful for production of urban databases.
Documentation of the lower bath in metropolis, Torbalı, Izmir for the assessment of heritage characteristics
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013) Büyükkılıç, Suna; Turan, Mine
The study evaluates the excavation results of the Lower Bath and Palaestra in the archaeological site of Metropolis, Torbalı, İzmir with an eye on its original qualities and alterations. In fact, the understanding of the alterations will enable one to take conscious decisions for the preservation of the bath ruins. First, the existing scaled drawings of the Bath ruins were gathered and evaluated. Then, the historical background of the Roman Bath buildings was investigated. Rectified image mosaics based on photogrammetric survey are combined with plan, sections and elevations based on tachometric survey. In addition, a 3D model of the present state of the building was produced based on photogrammetric and tachometric survey. The 2D representations were used for mapping the original elements and the altered ones. The obtained data is supported with historical research and comparative study of similar buildings. The end results are presented in large appended tables. In turn, the heritage characteristics of the Lower Bath ("Aşağı Hamam" or "Han Yıkığı) in Metropolis, Yeniköy, Torbalı, İzmir is documented in detail. The Lower Bath has an asymmetrical plan organisation. It is middle in scale (812 m2). It is a typical example of the Roman Baths dated to between 2nd and 4th century. Its original features were sustained onwards. However perception of its third dimension has been demolished. It is important to plan a documentation study systematically as parallel to the excavation studies and to develop conservation decisions.
Evaluation of architectural heritage characteristics of Bekirbeyler House in Kula, Manisa
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013) Kırtaş, Esra; Turan, Mine
Bekirbeyler House is located in Cami-i Cedit district of Kula, Manisa. It stands out with its large scale, well preserved plan organization, authentic elements such as projections, cupboards, windows, platforms, and decoration program. The aim of the study is to assess the architectural heritage characteristics of Bekirbeyler House, considering the data collected from the house through site survey, and archive and historical research. It is important to understand the plan layout, spatial relations, architectural elements and construction technique of the house so that the characteristics that makes the house special among the other Kula houses and Ottoman houses in Anatolia can be made clear. For this reason; firstly, field survey and archive research were completed. The field survey consists of sketching, taking simple measurements such as width, length and height of spaces and some major elements, and photographing with pictorial and rectification aims. The archive survey includes research at Kula Municipality and Regional Conservation Board. The data gathered was classified under two main thematic headings: spatial and constructional. Formation of conventional measured drawings based on simple measurements, mapping, single image rectification and thematic table preparation were the techniques used. The characteristics of the houses in Kula Urban Site and Ottoman houses in Anatolia, as revealed in historical research, were compared with Bekirbeyler House. As a result of the study, the unique, rare and authentic features of Bekirbeyler House were documented and defined. The building is unique in terms of its large scale and it has sustained majority of its architectural characteristics. Today, because of abandonment and lack of funding for restoration, the building is in danger of being lost. This study will be a source of data for the restoration design of the building and will contribute to the conservation of the buildingâ€™s specific heritage features.
Evaluation of current conservation activities in Kuşadası urban site
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2018-12) Yönetken, Elif Ece; Turan, Mine
This study was conducted to evaluate conservation activities regarding conservation council decisions in a middle sized, but touristic historic city on western coast of Turkey. The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of the current conservation plan and conservation council decisions on the immovable cultural assets in listed urban site of Kuşadası. The methodology includes literature research, archive research in Conservation Council, Pious Foundations and Kuşadası Municipality, site survey comprehending base map correction and photographic documentation; visual analysis, historical research and comparative study, and evaluation of conservation activities with reference to concepts of authenticity and integrity. It is evaluated that there are conservation problems originated from inappropriate conservation implementations ignoring the concept of authenticity and integrity of immovable cultural assets. There is also terminologic confusion in some conservation council decisions. Majority of the conservation implementations have focused on single building scale. Unlicensed constructions stemming from insufficient control of the Municipality in the historic urban environment and lack of implementation of the conservation plan in terms of removal of inharmonious buildings and masses are significant in terms of their negative impact on integrity of the urban layout. Preparation of a management plan, revision of the conservation plan, which dates to 1994, and determination in their application are considered as indispensible for sustaining of authenticity and integrity.
Historical development of Göztepe district in Izmir and preservation problems of its monuments
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019-07) Düzcan, İpek; Turan, Mine
Göztepe has transformed significantly with the loss of its suburban landscape and historic context of the late 19th century and early 20th century. The transformation of the historical context of the district started during the mid 20th century, when urbanization had caused the invasion of the district with high apartment buildings. The historical value of the site arises from its remaining assets. The study aims to present the historical development of Göztepe and its current preservation problems with an eye on its monuments: Arapyan Ispartalyan House, Susuz Dede Park, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and Anadolu Apartment Building. The way followed is literature review, site survey, historical and archive research, comparative study, evaluation and discussion. The present historical monuments of Göztepe district had been built at the beginning of the 20th century, except the site of Susuz Dede Park, which originates in Hellenistic period (4th century BC). The types of the studied monuments vary according to their function as one educational, two religious or one residential type; and also, according to their quality as three cultural, and one mixed (cultural and natural). The recognition of the values of the district depends on the sustaining of these assets. It is concluded that the present state of Göztepe district is not successful as a representative of its historical characteristics; rather it indicates an insufficient long-term planning of urban development and conservation-oriented zoning. For the sustainable development of the district, a harmonious balance between the new and the old should be ensured. Preservation of the assets will contribute to presenting a much more valuable whole. A holistic approach is necessary in this manner for revealing the hidden values.
Identification of historical houses in Susuz Dede Park, Göztepe, Izmir
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2014-05) Boztepe, Çisel; Turan, Mine
Correct interpretation of archaeological and natural sites comprehending architectural heritage and located in dense urban layout necessitate understanding of their authentic characteristics and possibilities for their presentation rather than proposing independent development strategies. This study takes into consideration an extensively transformed historical district in the metropolitan city of İzmir: Göztepe at the south-west of the city centre. Göztepe had emerged as a new settlement in the late 19th early 20th centuries. There are a twenty seven historical houses in the district among which three derelict ones deserve special attention. The rest have been damaged as a result of an extensive urban transformation. The study focuses on the three derelict houses within the boundaries of an archaeological and natural site known as Susuz Dede Park in the district. The houses forming a group in the park are in an extensively ruined state and under the restoration program of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality. At the same time, this study makes a preliminary survey of the whole of the historical houses in Göztepe both in order to support understanding of the three houses in Susuz Dede Park and fulfill a gap in literature. So, the purpose of this study is the examination of the present state of the derelict historical houses in Susuz Dede Park, Göztepe, İzmir; and identification of their heritage characteristics together with the whole of the historical houses in the district. The scaled drawings of the buildings were prepared by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Department of Environmental Conservation and Control in 2004. These documents were revised taking site observations and photographic documentation into consideration. Thematic mapping technique was used to identify characteristics of the cases. Historical research and comparative study were carried out to develop restitution hypothesis. Site surveys were made to decipher the twenty four historical houses. It is concluded that the three historical houses in Susuz Dede Park are valuable as a group and development of Susuz Dede Park cannot be considered independent from this cultural heritage. Secondly, the other twenty four historical houses in the district should be sustained as a whole, since they are document the emergence of Göztepe.
Identification of Vezirağa Aqueduct in Izmir as a historical monument
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2016-07) Mamaklı, Fatma Sezgi; Aktaş, Engin; Turan, Mine
During 17th century, the developing commercial activities in İzmir took the attentions of senior people from the government to the city. Köprülü Fazıl Ahmet Paşa realized the lack of water supply in İzmir and ordered to construct an aqueduct on Melez valley and fountains to the city center. The system was constructed in 1674 with an aqueduct named Vezirağa Aqueduct, ten old restored fountains and seventy-three new fountains in the city center. This study aims to identify historical, architectural and structural characteristics of Vezirağa Aqueduct so that its heritage values and conservations problems can be understood. The geographical and historical characteristics of Vezirağa Aqueduct are described by taking the effects of site and the socio-cultural situation of city into consideration. The architectural characteristics of the aqueduct are prepared by using the site survey datas to reveal the current condition and find out the original state. The original state of the structure explains its historical value and the importance during the construction period. The resistance assesment of the structure is defined by using equivalent static analysis and dynamic analysis by using finite element modeling and time-history analysis. Finally, the historical, architectural and structural characteristics of Vezirağa Aqueduct prove its historical, documentary and aesthetic values and the structural problems that can damage the aqueduct and affect its values.
Integration of archaeological sites with urban life in the Metropolitan city centres: The case of Agora of Smyrna/İzmir
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022-07) Çalışkan, Merve; Turan, Mine
This thesis aims to identify the parameters for the integration of archaeological sites in metropolitan city centres with urban life. The Agora of Smyrna was chosen as the case. The method proposed has five phases: Literature review, archival research, physical and social surveys; the Delphi study; and statistic evaluation. The Delphi study was used to define integration criteria and their weights. The correlation and regression analysis were carried out to define the content and level of integration of the citizens with the site. Sequential according of the criteria set with information coming from different sources such as literature, social surveys and Delphi study distinguishes this study from the previous work. Identification of weights of criteria via the structured communication technique made it possible to attribute significance to the outstanding aspects of integration. The indicators of each criterion were clarified and criteria were classified to define integration concepts. So, an integration framework with a hierarchical structure was developed. The integration concepts “Possesing physical access”, “Possessing social usage”, “Being a well-presented site”, “Being a well-managed site”, and the “Presence of public concern for the conservation of the site” were identified as significant for integration. New integration concepts such as “Providing benefits to its vicinity”, “Being surrounded by a qualified urban area”, and “Awareness and positive perceptions of the site’s vicinity” were identified. “Presence of public concern for the conservation of the site” is the most important integration concept whereas “Providing benefits to its vicinity” is the least important integration concept for the case of Agora. The integration level of Agora with urban life and the integration of the citizens with the site was determined as moderate.
Photogrammetric evaluation options for ancient structures in Hypokremnos, Pagos, Paradiso and Nysa
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013) Uygun, Funda; Turan, Mine
This study has focused on 3D reconstruction of ancient monuments based on photogrammetric documentation. The aim of the thesis is to search the limits of automatic and manual photogrammetric evaluation and modeling processes for interpreting of morphologic characteristics of ancient monuments with different geometries, positions, site conditions, and documentation necessities. Emphasis is made on documentation of historical structural characteristics for their conservation aim. In the methodology of the study, three parameters effecting the quality of the photogrammetric documentation are considered. First parameter is the type of the photogrammetric evaluation software. Manual photogrammetric software; Tgi3D SU and two automated photogrammetric software; Photosynth and Autodesk 123D are used in the study. Variation in the form, size and displacement of the monuments has been defined as the second parameter. In turn, four ancient monuments which have different characteristic features are studied; Hypokremnos Viaduct, Pagos Cistern, Paradiso Aqueduct and Nysa Library. Type of the 3D model and scale of documentation is defined as the last parameter of this thesis. A three dimensional way of documenting structural characteristics of ancient monuments is searched. 1/50 and 1/130 is selected for automatic documentation techniques as documentation scale, while 1/20 scale is selected for manual documentation technique. This study proves that documentation of structural characteristics of ancient structures may be realized in a successful way with manual photogrammetric technique. The 3D model is much more satisfactory compared to those based on automatic photogrammetric techniques in terms of accuracy control, level of geometric detail and documentation of surfaces. Consequently, while automatic evaluation is insufficient for providing data leading to structural evaluation, manual photogrammetric evaluation enriches the content of documentation of a historical structure. Structural system detail and 3D model to be used in intervention decisions of structural system can be produced with the help of the manual photogrammetric technique without the necessity of any further documentation.
Preservation of cultural routes: Historic center of Manisa
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019-05) Keke, Damla Gül Begüm; Turan, Mine; Akpınar, Figen
Cultural routes help perceiving the heritage elements in a historic urban site as a whole and transform their display into an enjoyable experience. Manisa historic center is chosen as the study area. The site has housed many civilizations throughout history and had been an important trade center on the historic silk road, but it has lost its integrity with the fire of 1922 followed by modern urbanization on the historic site. It is aimed to search the ways of presenting the isolated cultural and natural assets of the historic center through establishment of a cultural route. The way followed includes literature review, site survey, analysis, evaluation, proposal development and discussion. Features of examples and Manisa cultural route, such as route type, length, form and assets, discussed by comparison. As a result, a common vision for the cultural route of Manisa center with four different sub-themes is determined as “On the Trail of the Silk Road, the Cultural Network of Manisa.” The cultural route will revive the spirit of the caravan route, the experiences of the old travelers, and the traditional way of life. Linear formed, short length stages are suggested. Awareness of heritage protection can be improved by increasing the visibility of the assets along the route stages. It is expected that tourism activity in the region will increase. Proposing local-scale cultural routes in Manisa will pave the way for Manisa to participate in larger cultural route networks by conducting regional-scale route studies.
Refunctioning of old tanneries in Kuşadası, Aydın
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2006) Teket, Zeynep Gülden; Turan, Mine
This study aims to survey, analyse and evaluate the old tannery site in Kuadası, Aydın; and to propose a refunctioning scheme for the continuation of its survival. An application project for the conservation of this site has been developed by Göç-Tur Firm, which has rented the site from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for 49 years.This thesis questions Göç-Tur.s project and develops an academic approach for the conservation problem. It claims that determination of an appropriate function for the site should be based on evaluations at tannery unit and site scales. Detailed analysis is a prerequisite for understanding of values and problems. The refunctioning scheme should consider urban requirements, reuse preferences, theoretical scope and structural necessities.The built cultural heritage in Kuadası has been continuously damaged as a result of mass tourism and the absence of forward planning. Within this context, the old tannery site is a significant potential for Kuadası as it still preserves the modest design character based on human scale and the original solid-void organization with minimum alterations. Moreover, the traditional leather production process documented via these tanneries is itself a value. When refunctioning decisions are determined mostly with the employer preferences rather than detailed analysis and evaluation phases, these decisions may be incompatible with the case potential. In turn, the appropriate function for the tannery site has been clarified after deciphering its urban and documentary values; and also spatial and structural problems within the frame of contemporary theory of conservation. Consequently, refunctioning of the discussed tannery site as a commercial district with the association of leather goods has been achieved.
Restoration and presentation of Byzantine defense structures in Cilicia
(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2021-11) Kenar, Aylin; Turan, Mine
The aim of this study is to evaluate current restorations and presentations of Byzantine defense structures in terms of sustaining and enhancement of the cultural heritage values and their success in solving conservation problems. So, better management of future interventions may be possible. Case study approach was undertaken: Three castle ruins in Cilicia, Turkey were focused on: Yılan and Feke castles and Kızkalesi in Korykos. The cases are located in the present-day rural areas. They are restored recently. The study consists of literature review, site survey, documentation and analysis of geographic characteristics, historic background, morphologic characteristics, construction technique and material usage and conservation activities of the case studies, identification of the cultural heritage values and conservation problems before and after interventions at the landscape, site and building scales; and discussion of the effects of the interventions on values and problems in comparison with case studies from abroad. As a result, it was determined that interventions were either unsystematic or implemented more than necessary. There is lack of a holistic approach for interventions. While some portions were intervened, others were left in-situ without any interventions. There is a tendency for reconstruction and reintegration in general. It was seen that current interventions either sustain already accumulated cultural heritage values or they have negative impact on them. Consequently, enhancement of values is not observed. Meanwhile, some of the conservation problems were ignored.