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Seddülbahir Fortress

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation

Firm Locationİstanbul, Turkey

Project locationSeddülbahir, Gallipoli, Çanakkale, Türkiye

CompanyKOOP Architects / AOMTD

Lead ArchitectY. Burak Dolu / Arzu Özsavaşçı

Design TeamScientific Advisory Board: Gülsün Tanyeli, Lucienne Thys-Şenocak, Rahmi Nurhan Çelik, Haluk Sesigür, Arzu Özsavaşcı

ClientDirectorate of Gallipoli Historic Site

Projecthttps://architizer.com/projects/seddulbahir-fortress-1/

Built in the 17th century, Seddülbahir, or ‘the Wall of the Sea’ was severely bombarded in WWI. A multi-disciplinary team conducted extensive work in collaboration with universities and government ministries, working for 25 years to open Seddülbahir Fortress to the public. Today the fortress is a vibrant place. The architecture invites all to reflect upon the history of past destruction and war, and to cherish peace. With its unique entrance complex, museum, an artists’ workshop and redesigned village square, the fortress looks to a future in which war is now a distant, but important memory.