Istanbul: On the Road Architecture Guides

Francesca Filosa is an independent researcher, architect and PhD in "Architecture. Theory and Design," a title obtained at La Sapienza University of Rome with a dissertation entitled "Monstrous Spaces: for a trans-species architecture." She has authored scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and been a speaker at several conferences in which she analysed the relationship between built space and the non-human animal. She currently practices freelance and is involved in the studies and practices of anti-speciesist architecture.

• Guide as a Tool 4Istanbul 5Political / geographical facts 6General information 7Useful tips 8Istanbul, an Architectural Worksite 10Between Modernity and TraditionForgetting and Rethinking Istanbul 12Geo Cryptic 15Skyline 18Strategies for visiting Istanbul 22Routes 24Fatih 26Beyoğlu 62Beşiktaş - Şişli 106Kadıköy - Üsküar - Ataşehir 148Kağıthane - Beşiktaş - Sarıyer - Eyüp 178Museums 204Theatres 205Restaurants 205Hotels 207Architectural offices 208Index by architect 210Index by project 212Transport 214