The presentation immerses itself in the intricate relationship between conservation and design, exploring how these concepts intersect within dynamic historic urban landscapes. At the heart of the discussion lie interventions and adaptive reuse, recognized as essential strategies for negotiating the complexities inherent in safeguarding our heritage amidst urban development.

With an exploration of the definitions of interventions and adaptive reuse, the presentation lays the groundwork for understanding their meaning. By drawing upon case studies from diverse contexts, it unveils the multifaceted nature of these strategies, illuminating their role in fostering sustainable development and cultural continuity.

Through analysis and reflection, the presentation aims to inspire design strategies for intervening in/on/around existing buildings and sites, ensuring their heritage values in contemporary contexts.

Biography:

Özgün Özçakır (Assist. Prof. Dr., METU) is an architect by training who is specialized in the preservation field. He has attended multi-disciplinary meetings as a speaker, including those organized by the Association of Critical Heritage Studies, the Association of Cultural Economics International, BTU Cottbus, Columbia GSAPP and TU Delft. He is a member of ICOMOS Turkey, and ICOMOS International Sustainable Development Goals Working Group. His research interests include heritage values, conservation policies in Turkey and heritage impact assessment.