Research Article

Re-Functionalization In The Transfer Of Cultural Heritage To Future Generations: City Museum Designs

Volume: 8 Number: 2 December 27, 2025
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Re-Functionalization In The Transfer Of Cultural Heritage To Future Generations: City Museum Designs

Abstract

City museums are structures that reflect the memory of the cities in which they are located and play a significant role in the transmission of cultural heritage. These museums contribute to the preservation and promotion of local handicrafts and disappearing traditional crafts. The scope of this study includes the Fatma Suat Orhon City Museum in Söke, Aydın, and the Denizli City Museum in Denizli. The aim of the research is to examine the exhibition methods used in these museums, which continue to function as instruments for preserving and transmitting cultural heritage to future generations. A qualitative research method was adopted, and data were collected through on-site documentation, architectural plan archive analysis, and literature review. The analysis, supported by observation and photographic documentation, compared the original and new functions of the buildings. The findings indicate that both museums preserved their original architectural identity during the adaptive reuse process and strengthened the cultural bond between the community and traditional arts. As a result, city museums are identified as essential instruments for the preservation and sustainability of cultural heritage.

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Thanks

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Efekta Architects and the Söke Municipality Directorate of Culture, as well as to Architect Bahar Sintaç Nazlıay and Architect Kayhan Çelikel, for their valuable support and contributions to this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban History , Interior Architecture , Architectural Heritage and Conservation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 27, 2025

Submission Date

March 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 13, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Yavuz Öden, H. (2025). Re-Functionalization In The Transfer Of Cultural Heritage To Future Generations: City Museum Designs. Modular Journal, 8(2), 567-586. https://doi.org/10.59389/modular.1666347