Architecture Culture Formation in Turkey The Role of the Competitions in Transnational Exchanges in the Case of Izmir Authors Fatma Taniş TU Delft Frank van der Hoeven TU Delft http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9308-0828 Downloads PDF DOI: https://doi.org/10.7480/projectbaikal.61.1521 Published 2019-08-29 Issue No. 61 (2019): small and historic Section Articles How to Cite Architecture Culture Formation in Turkey: The Role of the Competitions in Transnational Exchanges in the Case of Izmir. (2019). Project Baikal, 16(61), 162-171. https://doi.org/10.7480/projectbaikal.61.1521 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Keywords: transnational exchanges; Turkish modernization; German-speaking architects; port cities; Izmir Abstract Architecture and urban design competitions played an essential role in the formation of the Turkish architecture culture. It contributed in particular to modern architecture in Turkey (1923-1950s). Turkish modern architecture in the modern era emerged especially from a transnational exchange with the German speaking world. The city of Izmir in the early Republican Era 1923-1950s is an exceptional case to investigate impact of the architecture competitions in the further development of the East Mediterranean port city. Exchanges between local and foreign actors within the architecture competitions in a specific geographical context helped reflecting on changing global movements and ideologies in relation to nation-building project approved by the central government in the capital city Ankara that altered architectural and urban developments.