Social Gathering Space at Büyükada

Buyukada is at a very interesting and valuable point in cultural terms. When we look at the island in general, we know that people of various cultures and religions live and that their life is quite peaceful, but with this approach, the island turns from a point of retreat into a touristic area, many people and cultures that do not belong to the island come, and as a result, we see that there are no real islanders and their lives left. In order to change this situation, it is necessary to ensure cultural protection and protect this culture. Currently, the only thing left of the past on the island is historical buildings, but we see that the memory of them is not alive. To solve the problem, the new life can take care of the old life. The cultural cooperative aims to raise awareness of those who are currently on the island but cannot establish a sense of belonging and to maintain the existing heritage. There are three basic headings for this. These are memory, nature and taste. In terms of palimpsest content, it will serve the island as a point where these values live.

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