The historical development and transformation of the International Izmir Fair

Başak Sönmez; İrem Yaşar; Terane Mehemmedova Burnak

doi:10.5281/zenodo.13376949

Authors

Başak Sönmez Eskişehir Osmangazi University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7905-8886
İrem Yaşar Eskişehir Osmangazi University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9783-3513
Dr. Terane Mehemmedova Burnak Eskişehir Osmangazi University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8848-1870

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13376949

Keywords:

Izmir Fair, Kültürpark, Urban memory, History of the Republic, Commons

Abstract

The perspective on the Izmir Fair, possessing both national and international significance in the history of the Republic, forms the main theme of this study, dating from the present day of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Republic. Established in 1923 during the Izmir Economic Congress, the fair gained global recognition after moving to Kültürpark. Throughout its century-long history, it endured the challenges of World War II and the Cold War, serving as a diplomatic platform. Despite hosting the International Union of Fairs (UFI), Kültürpark faced a dilemma in becoming profit-oriented, leading to a lack of clear direction. In 1990, Kültürpark was recognized as a 2nd-degree natural and historical site by the Cultural and Natural Heritage Preservation Regional Board but controversy arose with the Izmir Fair Kültürpark Environmental Planning and Fair Complex Architectural Project Competition, conflicting with preservation efforts. This controversy exacerbated the tension between Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and professional chambers, persisting today. This study aims to shed light on how Kültürpark, recognized for hosting significant international achievements during the Republic era and considered one of the symbols of the Republic, has deviated from its essence in contemporary times due to various urban development activities and decisions.

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Author Biographies

Başak Sönmez, Eskişehir Osmangazi University

She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Architecture at Erciyes University (2018) and her graduate studies at the Department of Architecture at Eskişehir Osmangazi University (2022). She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the Department of Architecture at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. She continues her academic research in the fields of architecture, representation, narrative, urbanism, technology and artificial intelligence.
İrem Yaşar, Eskişehir Osmangazi University

İrem Yaşar completed her undergraduate education in the Department of Architecture at Necmettin Erbakan University in 2018, and her master’s degree at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, the Department of Building Science in 2022. Since 2022, she has been pursuing her doctorate studies at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, the Department of Building Science. Furthermore, she is supported as a beneficiary of the TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2211-A A National PhD Scholarship Program. Currently, she lectures as an external faculty instructor in Architectural Drafting School for the Handicapped, at Anadolu University. She continues her academic research in the fields of spatial perception, narrative, in-between space, urban memory, collective memory, narrative, video games, and future studies.
Dr. Terane Mehemmedova Burnak, Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Studied Architecture Department at Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (Bachelor, 1997) and (Master,1999). Received Ph.D. (2003) at Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, İnstitute of Architecture and Art. She has been working at the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Bases of Architecture (2000-2004), and working at the Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Architecture (2004 - until today).

Her areas of interests are history and theories of architecture, architectural design problems, and reconstruction of historic buildings with urban environment. During training and work Various national and international conferences, workshops in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Croatia and China and participated in training programs. In various academic journals in the country and abroad Available she publications, book chapters and pages in the fields of history, architectural education, design studies.

She won an 2004 honored award for ‘Best Article of the Year in Field of Architecture’ competition knead by Azerbaijan Ministry of Young, Culture and Tourism. In 2020 - the International Union of Eurasian Visual Arts Education Trade Unions (UK SEB) He received the Bilge Tonyukuk Encouragement Award for his contributions to his education.

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