| Abstrakt: |
Konak Square, one of the most important and living squares of Izmir, has hosted different societies, spatial constructions over the years. Although square, which contains many symbolic elements, has been the main center of the city since 18th century, changed constantly and undergone many transformations. Many important historical buildings that make up the identity of square, which has been used as a public sphere since the 19th century, have formed the general character of the square. Although these structures, which are borders from time to time, are changed/destroyed/new ones are built, the square has always remained an important public space. Buildings, some of which are still standing, such as the Government House, Clock Tower, City Hall, old and new Ferry Pier, Yalı Mosque, Anafartalar Street entrance, National Library and Yellow Barracks, have always been the main identifiers of square from their construction to their demolition. Square, which is used extensively by the citizens today, has a great place in urban memory. Area, which was mainly used as an administrative and commercial square in the past, is one of the most important gathering centers of the city today. Square will be mentioned as one of the most important public spaces of Izmir, from its first formation to the present and probably in the future, and its sustainability in the memory of the citizens. The aim of the study is to reveal the importance of Konak Square in Izmir and change in the logic of the square/public space from Ottoman urban construction to the present. From this point of view, the question of how much Konak Square has provided the sustainable approach needed by the global city in the process it has maintained and in line with the expected goals and the answers sought to this constitute the subject of the research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
