Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design – “Technical Visit to Maltepe Balıkçıköy Urban Conservation Area (Beşçeşmeler)” Held

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Istanbul Gedik University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, organized a technical visit to the Maltepe Balıkçıköy Urban Conservation Area (Beşçeşmeler) on November 12, 2026, as part of the İMÇ303 Surveying and Restoration course.

During the visit, students had the opportunity to examine the traditional building fabric, historical environment, and architectural characteristics of the Beşçeşmeler area on site. By observing the architectural character of the buildings within the conservation area and their relationship with the surrounding environment, the visit aimed to reinforce students’ theoretical knowledge of historical environments, architectural documentation, and conservation approaches through direct observation.

Conducted under the guidance of Dr. Eda ERKAN and Dr. Özlem BAYSAL ÇANTAY, the technical visit contributed to the development of students’ professional knowledge and experience in surveying and restoration.

We would like to thank Dr. Eda ERKAN and Dr. Özlem BAYSAL ÇANTAY for guiding the technical visit, as well as all our students for their participation and contribution.