Türkiye'de endüstri mirasının uyarlanabilir yeniden kullanımında sivil inisiyatiflerin rolü: Feshane, Yedikule ve Hasanpaşa Gazhanesi örnekleri

Cultural heritage assets, including industrial sites, play a crucial role in shaping societal identities by establishing tangible and intangible connections to the past. Industrial heritage emerged as a new field of study in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the global decline of traditional industries. This shift left numerous factories, mines, railways, and other industrial structures abandoned, prompting scholars, architects, and conservationists to recognize their historical, cultural, and technical significance. Preserving and repurposing these sites for contemporary use requires comprehensive conservation practices and strategic planning to create sustainable narratives for their future. In Türkiye, industrial heritage conservation remains insufficiently developed, as it faces challenges such as limited public awareness, financial constraints, legislative gaps, and the physical degradation of structures. This thesis examines the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage through community-based and artist-driven heritage approaches, providing a comprehensive perspective on the transformation processes and the contributions of interdisciplinary artistic practices. The thesis focuses on three case studies in Türkiye: Feshane and Yedikule Gasworks (through Seretonin events of 1989 and 1992) and Hasanpaşa Gasworks (adaptive reuse process initiated in 1994). The methodology combines site observations, interviews with diverse stakeholders—including artists, members of cultural collectives, professionals, and academics—and archival analysis, assessed using designated evaluation criteria. The findings demonstrate that actions of adaptive reuse, which needs good strategies to realize qualified conservation examples, enhance public awareness, foster urban revitalization, and preserve industrial sites' historical, social, and technical values. Furthermore, the study highlights the pivotal role of civil initiatives in shaping equitable urban transformations and influencing decision-making processes. This thesis contributes to the discourse on industrial heritage conservation by offering practical frameworks that balance heritage conservation with contemporary urban needs, emphasizing the transformative potential of participatory and creative approaches in sustainable urban development. Keywords: Industrial heritage, Adaptive reuse, Civil initiatives, Seretonin events, Yedikule Gasworks, Feshane, Hasanpaşa Gasworks