An examination of spatial transformation and structural interventions in the re-functioning of inns in Istanbul within the scope of preserving their authenticity

Located at an important point both historically and geographically, the city of Istanbul hosts many cultural heritage. One of the most important concrete indicators of the changes that have taken place over the centuries is architectural heritage. Production and shopping have continued to transform throughout human life. The historical transformations of architectural heritage sites that have survived to the present day reveal their structural projections. In this context, commercial buildings, with the numerous structural transformations they have undergone, become important indicators in which the changing culture of life can be monitored. Depending on the changing culture of life in Istanbul, Eminönü Inns region and Galata Inns constitute important building groups that have survived to the present day. As a result of changing social and economic conditions, differences in usage are observed in these buildings. New solutions have been produced for these differences. In this thesis study, the maturation process of inn architecture and its present day have been researched, and the dynamics and methods of reuse have been examined and exemplified. Inns that were reused in accordance with changing usage styles were investigated. The inns were identified one by one and their current use was documented. It was examined as a reused project. It was examined how architectural solutions were developed with its authentic features.