The Importance of Refunctioning Industrial Heritage Buildings in Istanbul for Cultural Purposes in Terms of Urban Tourism

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The Importance of Refunctioning Industrial Heritage Buildings in Istanbul for Cultural Purposes in Terms of Urban Tourism

Yazarlar:

Gözde Çakır Kıasıf

Yayıncı:

Karabuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Turizm (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research Vol.15 Issue 2, pp.214-232

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354007

pISSN:

2717-7092

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 İstanbul has historically served as the industrial hub during both the Ottoman and Republican periods, with numerous industrial structures constructed during these eras playing a significant role in shaping the citys urban identity. However, due to various factors, many of these structures could not adapt to changing times and were eventually abandoned. Following their deactivation, these buildings, which bear witness to a particular historical period and hold great significance for urban memory, have gained prominence for their potential to be repurposed based on their historical, cultural, and architectural values. This study aims to identify repurposed projects that integrate industrial heritage into urban life through cultural functions and to reveal the positive impact of these projects on urban tourism by serving as attraction points for both domestic and international visitors. Industrial heritage structures not only preserve traces of the past but also provide suitable settings for contemporary tourism activities, thereby promoting cultural tourism. The study employs a descriptive research design based on a literature review and document analysis. Qualitative data were systematically collected, interpreted, and synthesized by evaluating industrial heritage structures in Istanbul that have been repurposed as museums, art centers, libraries, and theaters for cultural purposes. The findings demonstrate that these structures, reflecting Istanbuls industrial past, offer visitors insights into their historical context, raise awareness of cultural tourism, and provide unique experiences that bridge the past and present within a historical setting. Additionally, the study highlights that these projects contribute to increasing Istanbuls international recognition and significantly enhance the urban economy. Moreover, the adaptive reuse of these structures ensures the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations and supports sustainable urban tourism.

 İstanbul has historically served as the industrial hub during both the Ottoman and Republican periods, with numerous industrial structures constructed during these eras playing a significant role in shaping the citys urban identity. However, due to various factors, many of these structures could not adapt to changing times and were eventually abandoned. Following their deactivation, these buildings, which bear witness to a particular historical period and hold great significance for urban memory, have gained prominence for their potential to be repurposed based on their historical, cultural, and architectural values. This study aims to identify repurposed projects that integrate industrial heritage into urban life through cultural functions and to reveal the positive impact of these projects on urban tourism by serving as attraction points for both domestic and international visitors. Industrial heritage structures not only preserve traces of the past but also provide suitable settings for contemporary tourism activities, thereby promoting cultural tourism. The study employs a descriptive research design based on a literature review and document analysis. Qualitative data were systematically collected, interpreted, and synthesized by evaluating industrial heritage structures in Istanbul that have been repurposed as museums, art centers, libraries, and theaters for cultural purposes. The findings demonstrate that these structures, reflecting Istanbuls industrial past, offer visitors insights into their historical context, raise awareness of cultural tourism, and provide unique experiences that bridge the past and present within a historical setting. Additionally, the study highlights that these projects contribute to increasing Istanbuls international recognition and significantly enhance the urban economy. Moreover, the adaptive reuse of these structures ensures the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations and supports sustainable urban tourism.

 İstanbul has historically served as the industrial hub during both the Ottoman and Republican periods, with numerous industrial structures constructed during these eras playing a significant role in shaping the citys urban identity. However, due to various factors, many of these structures could not adapt to changing times and were eventually abandoned. Following their deactivation, these buildings, which bear witness to a particular historical period and hold great significance for urban memory, have gained prominence for their potential to be repurposed based on their historical, cultural, and architectural values. This study aims to identify repurposed projects that integrate industrial heritage into urban life through cultural functions and to reveal the positive impact of these projects on urban tourism by serving as attraction points for both domestic and international visitors. Industrial heritage structures not only preserve traces of the past but also provide suitable settings for contemporary tourism activities, thereby promoting cultural tourism. The study employs a descriptive research design based on a literature review and document analysis. Qualitative data were systematically collected, interpreted, and synthesized by evaluating industrial heritage structures in Istanbul that have been repurposed as museums, art centers, libraries, and theaters for cultural purposes. The findings demonstrate that these structures, reflecting Istanbuls industrial past, offer visitors insights into their historical context, raise awareness of cultural tourism, and provide unique experiences that bridge the past and present within a historical setting. Additionally, the study highlights that these projects contribute to increasing Istanbuls international recognition and significantly enhance the urban economy. Moreover, the adaptive reuse of these structures ensures the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations and supports sustainable urban tourism.

 İstanbul ili, Osmanlı ve Cumhuriyet döneminde sanayinin merkezi olmuş ve bu dönemde inşa edilen birçok endüstriyel yapı kentsel kimlik için önemli bir unsur oluşturmuştur. Ancak bazı nedenler ile zamana ayak uyduramayan bu yapılar faaliyetlerini durdurarak atıl durumda bırakılmıştır. Bu süreçten sonra belli bir döneme tanıklık etmiş ve kentsel bellek için büyük öneme sahip olan bu yapıların sahip oldukları tarihi, kültürel ve mimari değerler ile yeniden işlevlendirme potansiyelleri öne çıkmıştır. Çalışma, sanayi mirasını kültürel fonksiyonlarla bütünleştirip kente dahil eden yeniden işlevlendirilmiş projeleri tespit etmeyi ve yerli-yabancı turistler için bir çekim noktası yaratan bu projelerin kent turizmi üzerindeki olumlu etkilerini ortaya koymayı amaçlanmaktadır. Çünkü bu endüstriyel miras yapıları geçmişin izlerini korurken modern turizm aktiviteleri için de uygun ortamlar sunmakta ve kültür turizmini teşvik etmektedir. Çalışma alanyazın taraması ve doküman analizine dayalı betimsel bir araştırma deseni ortaya koymaktadır. İstanbulda kültürel amaçlı yeniden işlevlendirilen müze, sanat merkezi, kütüphane, tiyatro gibi endüstriyel miras yapıları değerlendirilerek elde edilen nitel veriler sistematik olarak toplanmış ve yorumlanarak sentezlenmiştir. Çalışmada, İstanbulun geçmiş sanayi kimliğini yansıtan bu yapıların ziyaretçilere o döneme ait bilgiler sunduğu, kültür turizminde farkındalık yarattığı ve tarihi doku içerisinde dünü ve bugünü birleştiren benzersiz deneyimler yaşattığı görülmüştür. Bu projelerin İstanbulun uluslararası bilinirliğini arttırdığı ve kent ekonomisine önemli katkılar sağladığı ortaya konulmuştur. Ayrıca yeniden işlevlendirilen bu projeler ile kültürel mirasın korunup gelecek nesillere aktarılmasının mümkün olduğu ve sürdürülebilir kent turizmini desteklediği görülmüştür.

Makale detayları

The Importance of Refunctioning Industrial Heritage Buildings in Istanbul for Cultural Purposes in Terms of Urban Tourism

Yazarlar:

Gözde Çakır Kıasıf

Yayıncı:

Karabuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Turizm (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research Vol.15 Issue 2, pp.214-232

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354007

pISSN:

2717-7092

Industrial Heritage

Adaptive Reuse

Cultural Structures

Urban Tourism

IstanbulEndüstriyel Miras

Yeniden İşlevlendirme

Kültür Yapıları

Kent Turizmi

İstanbul

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Gözde Çakır Kıasıf

Yayıncı: Karabuk University

Ana Başlıklar: Turizm (Diğer)

Dergi: Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research Vol.15 Issue 2, pp.214-232

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354007

pISSN: 2717-7092

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Gözde Çakır Kıasıf

Yayıncı:

Karabuk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Turizm (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research Vol.15 Issue 2, pp.214-232

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354007

pISSN:

2717-7092