Estanbul 2010

In 1990, ÇEKÜL Foundation initiated a long term project named Respect to Sinan that aims to ensure respect and awareness of Mimar Sinan’s architectural heritage and to overcome chronic problems regarding the conservation of Sinan’s architectural heritage. The community foundation established by this project has become the basis for activities aiming to raise public awareness of the architectural legacy and heritage of the country, beginning with the symbolic name “Sinan”.

Respect to Sinan Excursions and Inventory of Sinan’s Works
One of the first steps of Respect to Sinan was creating public awareness of Sinan’s works. The initial responsibility of carrying out this task was taken up by ÇEKÜL’s Youth Unit. Respect to Sinan Excursions started with the same aim in 1998 and covered Sinan’s works in both Istanbul and Thrace.

The Architect Sinan Inventory Initiative has covered 400 structures as mentioned in the literature and has been completed with the enthusiastic efforts of the ÇEKÜL Youth Unit. This was followed by the collection of information regarding Sinan’s work and photographing and documenting their current conditions. With the help of ÇEKÜL’s regional representatives, the inventory has expanded from Istanbul to Anatolia and Thrace, with aims to expand to cover the entirety of the Middle East.

More about Sinan visit http://www.sinanasaygi.org/en