Open House Istanbul 2024: Discover the Architectural Treasures of Istanbul

Organized by Arkitera Architecture Center with the support of Unigen, the "Open House’’ will take place this year between October 16 - 23, 2024, in Istanbul and Konya. This festival offers a unique experience for those who want to explore the world of architecture and design by opening the doors of the city’s historically and architecturally significant buildings to the public. Yo can register for the tours on the "Arkitera Architecture Center" website starting from October 1.

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Open House İstanbul 2024: Discover the Architectural Treasures of Istanbul

Organized by Arkitera Architecture Center with the support of Unigen, the "Open House’’ will take place this year between October 16 - 23, 2024, in Istanbul and Konya. This festival offers a unique experience for those who want to explore the world of architecture and design by opening the doors of the city’s historically and architecturally significant buildings to the public. You can register for the tours on the "Arkitera Architecture Center" website starting from October 1.

Click here to register online for the Open House Architecture Festival.

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

What’s in the Festival?

Open House İstanbul and Konya, provides the opportunity to visit buildings that are key representatives of architectural heritage located in different regions of Istanbul. Throughout the festival, participants will be able to explore these special structures closely, through guided tours and independent visits, and learn about their history and design.

Istanbul Building and Route List

TomTom Houses (with narration by Ali Emrah Ünlü), October 16, 2024 – 13:00

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Hara Istanbul, October 16, 2024 – 14:00 Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Salkım Saçak No3 (with narration by Mert Eyiler and Zeynep Beyza Gergin), October 16, 2024 – 14:00

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum (with narration by Teğet Architecture and museum officials), October 16, 2024 – 17:00

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Istanbul's Multilingual Inscriptions and Architect Signatures (with narration by Yasin Karabacak), October 17, 2024 – 10:30

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Hünkar Pavilion, October 17, 2024 – 12:30

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Historical Liman Han – ITO Strategic Research Center and Dersaadet Library, October 17, 2024 – 14:00

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Vlora Han (with narration by Feyhan İnkaya), October 17, 2024 – 16:00

Registration Opens: October 1, 10:00

Pera Palace Hotel, October 18, 2024 – 09:30 Registration Opens: October 2, 10:00

Kazlıçeşme Art Building (with narration by Olcay Aydemir), October 18, 2024 – 10:00

Registration Opens: October 2, 10:00

İMÇ Building (with narration by Öznur Sayı), October 18, 2024 – 11:00

Registration Opens: October 2, 10:00

YTU Modern Campus: Modern Heritage Experience Area (with narration by Ebru Omay Polat), 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 Insurance Headquarters (Kastamonu Entegre Headquarters), October 18, 2024 – 16:00

Registration Opens: October 2, 10:00

In Pursuit of Pavilions [(Şehzade Pavilions) with narration by Can Şakir Binan], October 18, 2024 – 16:00

Registration Opens: October 2, 10:00

City’s Billboards: Kadıköy Architecture-Art Route (with narration by Nurtaç Buluç), October 19, 2024 – 16:00

Registration Opens: October 2, 10:00

Süreyya Opera House, October 20, 2024 – 13:00 Registration Opens: October 3, 10:00

Güneş Apartment (With commentary by Alper Derinboğaz), October 20, 2024 – 16:00

Registration Opens: October 3, 10:00

Mücellit Institute, October 21, 2024 – 13:30

Registration Opens: October 3, 10:00

Six Senses (with narration by Ali Emrah Ünlü), October 21, 2024 – 14:00

Registration Opens: October 3, 10:00

Bulgur Palace, October 21, 2024 – 14:00

Kadıköy Municipality Old District Governor’s Office (with narration by Kenan Olgaç), October 21, 2024 – 16:00

Registration Opens: October 3, 10:00

Rumeli Hisarı, 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 (with narration by Arzu Ulaş), October 22, 2024 – 14:00

Registration Opens: October 4, 10:00

ArtIstanbul Feshane, October 22, 2024 – 16:00

Akaretler (with narration 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 Studio, October 23, 2024 – 14:00

Registration Opens: October 4, 10:00

Saraçhane Excavation House (Church of Polyeuktos), October 23, 2024 – 15:00

Saint Benoit French High School, October 23, 2024 – 16:00

Konya Building 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 GES / Central Control Building (Guided by Begüm Yılmaz Bilgin, Caner Bilgin), October 22, 2024 – 12:0 

Registration Opens October 3, 10:00

Depo 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?

Those who wish to participate in the Open House İstanbul can access the event schedule and details on Arkitera’s official website starting from October 1. Since pre-registration is required for guided tours, we recommend carefully reviewing the event program.

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

We invite everyone who is curious about architectural discoveries to join this inspiring event!

Unigen’s Contributions
As Unigen, we are delighted to support the world of architecture and design. Events like the Open House İstanbul are of great importance for preserving and promoting architectural heritage. Many of the buildings to be visited during the festival offer inspiring insights into innovative designs and sustainable structures.