Suleymaniye Renovation Area Block 565
Fatih, Istanbul
A holistic settlement approach has been developed for Block 565 in the Süleymaniye Neighborhood, focusing on the monumental value and visibility of the Molla Gürani Mosque, the block’s inherent potential for public use, and the distribution of functions at the block scale. Unregistered plots and those of archaeological significance surrounding the mosque are designated as green spaces and open-air exhibition areas. The relationship between built form and open space is reinforced through the pedestrianization of certain streets, while internal permeability is enhanced via new pedestrian axes. Within the framework of the collaboration with 2×1 Mimarlık regarding the block’s unregistered plots, the contemporary buildings proposed for the parcels assigned to Per Se have been designed with massing, height, and facade proportions that harmonize with the authentic silhouette of Süleymaniye.









