A Suggestion for protection and evaluation of Abdülhamid-I complex

In the introductory chapter of this study, purpose of the study, its scope and the methods used in the development of this study have been discussed. In chapter two, the historical development of Bahçekapı District and its immediate vicinity, including its physical formation are discussed and certain significant buildings have been studied. In chapter three, the architectural activities during the era of Abdülhamid-I and significance and place of the building complex of Abdülhamid-I have been reviewed. Also the other buildings, that Mehmed Tahir Ağa, the Chief Architect of the era, designed have been studied and a list has been created containing them. In chapter four, effort has been made to investigate and evaluate the "Building Complex of Abdülhamid-I" which are qualified as the last piece of buildings, that an Emperor had them built in Istanbul. Also we have tried to find out under which architectural concept and understanding have they been planned. For this purpose, the buildings that make out the Complex have been analyzed with their spatial, structural and decorative properties, and the relieves of the buildings have been prepared. In chapter five, the functional and material damages on the Complex have been identified for all units and reasons of such damages have been explained. Also, the protective measures, to be developed against such damages in the Complex have been identified and for this purpose a restoration project has been designed. In addition, effort was made to identify the equipment that the new functions shall require. In chapter six, the main factors that play an important role on the wear of the buildings, that are subject to the study, have been discussed and evaluated with possible consequences. The preventive measures that must be taken in order to prevent the damages in the district have been listed out and explained. Also, the revaluation process has been identified and the purpose of the study has been emphasized by a designation of the Abdülhamid-I Complex as an example. IX