Research Article

Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example

Volume: 3 Number: 2 October 28, 2025
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Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example

Abstract

The primary issue of this study is to raise awareness regarding the necessity for sensitivity in railway architecture. The Konya Irrigation Project was initiated to facilitate the transportation of agricultural products from Çumra, a city recognized for its agricultural output, to other cities and countries via railway. To support this construction, four lodgings were established by German architects to accommodate workers and engineers. The lack of comprehensive data on these lodgings in the archives of various institutions and literature accentuates the importance of this study. The focus of the research is the examination of the selected lodgings, including an analysis of their spatial configurations and façade documentation. A methodological approach that includes a literature review, on-site observations, interviews, and investigative studies was adopted to assess these structures. The study's conclusions highlight the necessity of implementing systematic and effective archiving and documentation practices. Such measures are essential to preserve the distinctive cultural, economic, and social significance of these lodgings, ensuring their legacy is transmitted to future generations.

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Supporting Institution

This study did not receive any financial support.

Ethical Statement

The author(s) declare that they do not have a conflict of interest with themselves and/or other third parties and institutions, or if so, how this conflict of interest arose and will be resolved, and author contribution declaration forms are added to the article process files with wet signatures.

Thanks

There are no individuals or institutions to be acknowledged in this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urbanization Policies

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 28, 2025

Submission Date

March 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 2

APA
Alp Koç, H., & Sungur, M. (2025). Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example. Urban 21 Journal, 3(2), 1-18. https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH
AMA
1.Alp Koç H, Sungur M. Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example. Urban 21 Journal. 2025;3(2):1-18. https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH
Chicago
Alp Koç, Huriye, and Mine Sungur. 2025. “Analysis of Historical Lodgings Within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example”. Urban 21 Journal 3 (2): 1-18. https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH.
EndNote
Alp Koç H, Sungur M (October 1, 2025) Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example. Urban 21 Journal 3 2 1–18.
IEEE
[1]H. Alp Koç and M. Sungur, “Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example”, Urban 21 Journal, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 1–18, Oct. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH
ISNAD
Alp Koç, Huriye - Sungur, Mine. “Analysis of Historical Lodgings Within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example”. Urban 21 Journal 3/2 (October 1, 2025): 1-18. https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH.
JAMA
1.Alp Koç H, Sungur M. Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example. Urban 21 Journal. 2025;3:1–18.
MLA
Alp Koç, Huriye, and Mine Sungur. “Analysis of Historical Lodgings Within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example”. Urban 21 Journal, vol. 3, no. 2, Oct. 2025, pp. 1-18, https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH.
Vancouver
1.Huriye Alp Koç, Mine Sungur. Analysis of Historical Lodgings within the Scope of Railway Heritage; Konya-Çumra Example. Urban 21 Journal [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 1;3(2):1-18. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA78DK63YH