Investigation of Dolmabahçe Palace equipment within the scope of industrial heritage

Dolmabahçe Palace was built during the modernization process of the Ottoman Empire and is a building that attracts attention with its architectural and technical equipment. The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid in the mid-19th century and was built using the most advanced technologies of the period. Examination of Dolmabahçe Palace within the scope of industrial heritage, heating, ventilation and lighting systems. It focuses on the Impact of the Construction of the Palace on the Design and Production Environments in Istanbul and the new technologies used. Dolmabahçe Palace was equipped with examples of advanced technology at the time it was built. These advanced technologies significantly increased the comfort of the palace and became a concrete indicator of the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire. In addition to aesthetic elements such as chandeliers, stair railings and various metal workmanship examples within the palace, heating, ventilation and lighting systems that reflect the advanced technologies of the period will also be examined in detail. The construction of Dolmabahçe Palace significantly affected the design and production environments in Istanbul. The new technologies used in the palace's carpets, glass and accessories reflect the advanced production capacity and craftsmanship tradition of its period. Carpets are important elements that complement the rich interior decoration of the palace and are an example of the carpet weaving mastery and craftsmanship of that period, and the Hereke Factory was established to manufacture the carpets of the palace. Glass workmanship was used in the windows and lighting systems of the palace and was linked to the development of Istanbul's glass industry and was instrumental in the establishment of the Beykoz glass factory. The palace's equipment is among the rare examples showing the artistic and architectural mastery of the Ottoman period. These equipment reflected the historical and aesthetic value of the palace and contributed to the architectural heritage of Istanbul. The construction of Dolmabahçe Palace not only contributes to the development of Istanbul's artistic and technical infrastructure and enriches the cultural and historical heritage of the city, but this building should be seen not only as a historical palace but also as an industrial campus and should be evaluated within the scope of industrial heritage.