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Ottoman Architecture And Beyond
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15 April 2012
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Turkish architecture
Ottoman architecture or Turkish architecture is the architecture of the Ottoman Empire which emerged in Bursa and Edirne in 14th and 15th centuries. The architecture of the empire developed from the earlier Seljuk architecture and was influenced by the Byzantine architecture, Iranian as well as Islamic Mamluk traditions after the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans.For almost 400 years Byzantine architectural artifacts such as the church of Hagia Sophia served as models for many of the Ottoman mosques. Overall, Ottoman architecture has been described as a fusion bewteen the architectural traditions of the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Ottoman architects were first trained as military engineers. Everything in these buildings was subordinated to an imposing central dome. The true masterpieces of Ottoman architecture seem to be the incorporation of two great traditions: a stylistic and aesthetic tradition that had been indigenous to Istanbul since the construction of the Byzantine church of Hagia Sophia in the 6th century and the other Islamic tradition of domical construction dating to the 10th century.
While mosques and külliyes are the most characteristic monuments of Ottoman architecture, important secular buildings were also built: baths, caravansaries, and especially the huge palace complex of Topkapi Saray at Istanbul, in which 300 years of royal architecture are preserved in its elaborate pavilions, halls, and fountains.
Modern Turkish architecture of course has moved on from the domed structures mosques and columns of the Ottoman times. Today’s housing is driven by high demand resulting in many contemporary high rise living flats. In the 1980’s modern construction methods such as prefabrication and curtain wall systems were introduced to Turkish architects. In addition, steel, aluminium, plastic and glass production increased which allowed architects to free themselves from rigid forms.
Today, we see Turkey developing some of the tallest towers in the world, modern financial centres, airport CIP lounges and ultra-modern shopping malls. Modern day living complexes often try to incorporate private apartments with shared facilities like swimming pools and retail units ideal for small cafes, restaurants or specialist food shops.
Modern Turkish construction often tries to take advantage of space and light. The roof balcony is very popular as well as the American Penthouse concept and duplex apartments offering pleasant sky views.
Related Links
http://www.flickr.co...anarchitecture/
http://www.e-archite...rchitecture.htm
http://www.theottoma...re/istanbul.asp
Ottoman architects were first trained as military engineers. Everything in these buildings was subordinated to an imposing central dome. The true masterpieces of Ottoman architecture seem to be the incorporation of two great traditions: a stylistic and aesthetic tradition that had been indigenous to Istanbul since the construction of the Byzantine church of Hagia Sophia in the 6th century and the other Islamic tradition of domical construction dating to the 10th century.
While mosques and külliyes are the most characteristic monuments of Ottoman architecture, important secular buildings were also built: baths, caravansaries, and especially the huge palace complex of Topkapi Saray at Istanbul, in which 300 years of royal architecture are preserved in its elaborate pavilions, halls, and fountains.
Modern Turkish architecture of course has moved on from the domed structures mosques and columns of the Ottoman times. Today’s housing is driven by high demand resulting in many contemporary high rise living flats. In the 1980’s modern construction methods such as prefabrication and curtain wall systems were introduced to Turkish architects. In addition, steel, aluminium, plastic and glass production increased which allowed architects to free themselves from rigid forms.
Today, we see Turkey developing some of the tallest towers in the world, modern financial centres, airport CIP lounges and ultra-modern shopping malls. Modern day living complexes often try to incorporate private apartments with shared facilities like swimming pools and retail units ideal for small cafes, restaurants or specialist food shops.
Modern Turkish construction often tries to take advantage of space and light. The roof balcony is very popular as well as the American Penthouse concept and duplex apartments offering pleasant sky views.
Related Links
http://www.flickr.co...anarchitecture/
http://www.e-archite...rchitecture.htm
http://www.theottoma...re/istanbul.asp
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