Architectural History of Mass Tourism in Turkey with the Lens of Mimarlık Journal (1963-1980)
Abstract
Tourism began to grow into a global phenomenon in the post-World War II atmosphere of the 1950s. People in masses began to travel to new places. The tourist, package tour, (salaried) vacation, recreation, sightseeing, hotel chains, resort towns, etc. were all introduced throughout this period. Turkey, like other Mediterranean countries, gradually became a popular tourist destination for those seeking new leisure and travel experiences. This process raised new questions about how to turn the country into an appealing vacation destination, as well as how to profit from this new “industry.”
Mimarlık is the official journal of the Chamber of Architects in Turkey, published since 1963. In line with changing editorial policies over the decades, the journal presents a rich perspective on architectural history and its socio-political context. The lens of Mimarlık on tourism uncovers the complex history of large-scale spatial transformations that are not limited to the building scale. Tourism included opportunities for new architectural experiments and more confrontation with the international actors. The journal also provided a critical perspective on issues of public interest, environmental and archaeological heritage. Mainly, this study historicizes Turkey's tourism architecture via the lens of Mimarlık from its inception in 1963 until the late 1970s, using historical survey and critical analysis methods. A visual narration is also proposed using the journal's visual content.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Architecture
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Göksun Akyürek
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0000-0002-8095-0991
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 31, 2021
Submission Date
July 10, 2021
Acceptance Date
November 23, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 2021 Volume: 6 Number: 3