Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings for Education
Istanbul Commerce University
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21996995 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kardelen Özkan (0000-0002-9201-9918, Istanbul Commerce University), Aylin Şentürk (0000-0001-9501-9174, Istanbul Commerce University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1317-1334 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Turkish Online Journal of Design Art and Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2146-5193 • E-ISSN: 2146-5193 |
| Publisher | Turkish Online Journal of Design, Art and Communication (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.7456/tojdac.1735981 |
| OpenAlex | W4414686388 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
This study investigates the adaptive reuse of historical buildings for educational purposes, with a focus on Istanbul Commerce University’s former Eminonu campus, the registered “Istanbul Commerce Palace.” Conducted through a qualitative case study methodology, the research evaluates the architectural and functional transformation of the building by means of archival researc, on-site observations, spatial analyses, photographic documentation and interviews with stakeholders. Additionally, to comprehensively address the impacts of adaptive reuse on heritage structures, a systematic review of 14 articles published within the last five years was carried out. Based on the literature analysis, key factors influencing the success of the adaptive reuse process were identified, and four primary evaluation criteria were developed. The Istanbul Commerce Palace was then assessed according to these criteria. The findings reveal that repurposing historical buildings for educational functions not only ensures their physical sustainability but also enhances social interaction, contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage, and supports urban memory and spatial belonging. In this context, to augment the building’s existing potential and strengthen its alignment with the identified criteria, a complementary spatial design proposal is presented within the scope of the study. This research contributes to the literature on sustainable heritage conservation by highlighting how adaptive reuse can function as an effective and meaningful strategy for integrating architectural heritage into contemporary urban contexts
Adaptive Reuse · Cultural heritage · Documentation · Reuse · Sustainability · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · Conservation Techniques and Studies · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |