Inonu University Journal of Art and Design İnönü Üniversitesi Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi ISSN: 1309-9876, E-ISSN: 1309-9884 Cilt/Vol. 7 Sayı/No.16 (2017): 18-34 Urban Exhibition Scenarios: Konya City Sample* Fatih SEMERCİ1**, Meryem ALAGÖZ1 1: Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Engineering - Architecture, De- partment of Architecture, Konya **: Corresponding Author. [email protected] DOI: 10.16950/iujad.311029 Abstract Mevlana Celalettin Rumi who is one of the most important figures of the Turk- ish-Islamic World and pionner of the mysticism and contemplation always in- fluence people with thoughts and living skills throughout his life. Also he is a represent as indulgence, brotherhood and vision of Islam. Today, ideas and messages of Mevlana which is lived by museum is an avalanche that spread from Konya to the World. The templets where is located grave in it and is called Mevlana Museum is an effective and important value for Konya and Turkey because being in the most visited museums in Turkey. Today, Mevlana Museum where is visited by many tourists from different countries of the World, attracts people to city of Konya because of the faith, tolerance and thoughts of Mevlana beside architecture of museum. It is known as the city of Konya Mevlana. But, other rich values and properties of the city remain in the background and the effect of these values to the city is very weak. With this study, all the values and riches of the city have been addressed as a whole, and has created a premise by the holistic approach. At the same in this study, the relationship with the city of Konya and Mevlana with urban effect was in- vestigated. This study which was developed "Exhibition-exhibition-architec- tural Space relation" expression and after that exposured the approaches to the city's showcase holistic model was chosen as a model city of Konya. The study, involving propositions about how is an exhibition of the historic center tissue, was reveled the importance and benefits of urban exhibition. Keywords: Urban exhibition, exhibition, Konya city, cultural heritage, urban architecture Suggested Citation Semerci, F., & Alagöz, M. (2017). Urban Exhibition Scenarios: Konya City Sample. Inonu University Journal of Arts and Design, 7(16). 18-34. DOI: 10.16950/iujad.311029 * This study was presented at ICCHT – 2017 International Congress on Cultural Heritage and Tourism 19-21 May 2017. 18 Semerci & Alagöz İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ SANAT VE TASARIM DERGİSİ İnönü University Journal of Art and Design Extended Abstract Anatolia has a rich content that remark- “unity in diversity” approach constitutes ably reflects the architectural values of the basis of museology-related mental- Turkey and presents the historical flow ity, which suggests the idea of general- of the past. Different societies, cultures izing the peace and mutual understand- and lifestyles are reflected by the archi- ing in society, by analyzing the interac- tecture, and these elements shed light tion between the museums and society on our lives at the present time. These in a humanist and universal manner. elements that determine the value of the Museum buildings of the present time host regions or cities and assist in mak- are the international indicators of archi- ing these cities or regions more popular tects’ culture in a global world. This ar- capture the attention of visitors and chitectural trend is related to the effort tourists. This study aims to present the to find the better in a high-tech arena. rich content of the architectural ele- Finding the common characteristics of ments in Konya, a Turkish city which museum architecture in 1990s is harder hosted significant nations and bear the and more complicated than other years. traces of a quite rich culture, as a whole. Museums and the works in these muse- Mevlana Museum, situated at the cen- ums are integral, thus seeing the inter- ter of the city, makes great contributions esting, remarkable works in places that for the city. However, many architec- cover and protect them makes it possi- tural values of different nations are still ble to perceive them more significant, excluded from presentations or dis- which ensures more admirers. plays. This study included a research on A socio-spatial development pattern presenting the architectural pattern that would shape the spatial organiza- around Mevlana and Alâeddin Hill in tion of Konya was formed during Seljuk- Konya. This study was organized in a Ottoman era. Downtown area main- way to set rules that are specific to tained its development by shaping the Konya. Scenarios will serve as exam- traces of past and reached the present ples for other studies and fields. Thus, time (Karpuz, 1998). Exhibition culture urban display issue was analyzed on should be developed with a program Konya example. that is shaped around Mevlana Mu- The roots of Turkish museology dates seum by making plans with a museol- back to Seljuks era. Professor Doctor ogy-related approach such as exhibition Semavi Eyice gave examples regarding based on urban scales. Consequently, the tablets and processed architectural values of Konya will be displayed and pieces of Ancient Rome or Byzantine Konya will be known in its true form. Era that can be seen on the fortification True Konya concept and architecture walls and doors in Konya and walls of will be comprehended by the urban us- Seljuk Caravanserai (Kadınhanı district) ers. in the area between Konya and Ilgın; it Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, one of the is stated that different ancient works, most important people of Turkish-Is- unique and valuable pieces, valuable lamic world and pioneer of Sufism and art works, gifts and prizes were col- Islamic thoughts, affected people during lected with a similar approach during his life, and his influence expanded af- the Ottoman era (Eyice, 1990). In addi- ter his death. tion, it is fact that sultans’ clothes and personal belongings were collected in Mevlana formed a remarkable border palace and stored in packages (Pasinli, between the buildings thanks to certain 2002). Military museums, naval muse- factors such as his knowledge about the ums, archaeological and ethnographic area and public awareness and ac- museums, and post-republican handi- ceptance of the heritages collected be- craft and Islamic arts museums were hind the doors of tombs, thus he be- opened (Özkasım and Ögel, 2005). The came a point or interest for the people. 19 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ SANAT VE TASARIM DERGİSİ İnönü University Journal of Art and Design Urban Exhibition Scenarios: Konya City Sample However, these elements form a gap global statements and the Museum between the different historical works have become an abstract and substan- that almost disappear in commercial tial showcase of Konya. The effect of and building-related patterns in the Mevlana Museum and its environment area. Ineffectiveness of these historical is definitely important an accepted fac- values and failure to form integrity with tor for Konya. However, the city is iden- the museum is accepted as an urban is- tified with Mevlana and historical works sue with a same value. The number of of the city are neglected, which indi- tourists visiting Konya varies by year. cates that exhibition is performed in the Domestic and foreign tourists complete wrong way. In addition to Mevlana, their trips based on Mevlana tomb, other exhibition elements and works which excludes other valuable historical should be related to one another and places in Konya from the concept. supported with the elements that could Therefore, Konya is prevented from display the true potential of the city. gaining the prestige it deserves. Konya, İnce Minareli Medrese (Madrasah with a city accepted as a value by Mevlana, Narrow Minarets) Museum, Karatay could earn its true reputation and re- Medresesi (Karatay Madrasah) Mu- ceive the appreciation it deserves, but seum, Sahipata Social Complex, Sırçalı people fail to realize its value, and other Madrasah and Archeology and Ethno- historical values are neglected as they graphic Museums are valuable places are not exhibited and fall apart from that are the urban and authentic values Mevlana. Konya is theoretically known of Konya. These places and values are as Mevlana city. The city lives the traces connected to one another with signifi- of Mevlana, but the true potential of the cant relationships. However, they are city is not exhibited. The potential of independent from one another in the Konya cannot be truly comprehended same city due to wrong exhibition cul- as Mevlana may come to mind first ture. These places that are almost the when Konya is mentioned. Exhibition subbranch of Mevlana Museum are composition that is supported by other seen as urban gaps. These places and historical works and urban pieces while other architectural values in the histori- simultaneously supporting them is en- cal pattern cannot display themselves, tirely significant. Konya will be one of which is a significant deficit for Konya. the most significant urban destinations Meeting this deficit will make economic, with the holistic approach and urban socio-cultural and physical contribu- presentation (Konyalı, 1997). tions to the city. In addition, the true form of the city will be introduced. To sum up, Mevlana who holds a higher value than what Konya possessed, his 20 Semerci & Alagöz İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ SANAT VE TASARIM DERGİSİ İnönü University Journal of Art and Design Kentsel Sergileme Senaryoları: Konya Kenti Örneği* Fatih SEMERCİ1**, Meryem ALAGÖZ1 1: Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi, Mühendislik - Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimar- lık Bölümü, Konya **: Corresponding Author. [email protected] DOI: 10.16950/iujad.311029 Özet Türk-İslam âleminin en önemli şahsiyetlerinden olan, tasavvuf ve tefekkürün öncüsü Mevlana Celalettin Rumi, yaşamı boyunca insanları düşünceleri ve yaşayışıyla her zaman etkilemiş, ölümünden sonra ise bu etki kitlelere yayıl- mıştır. İslamiyet’in hoşgörüsünü, kardeşliğini ve vizyonunu temsil etmektedir. Bugün müzenin yaşattığı Mevlana’nın fikirleri ve mesajları, Konya’dan dün- yaya yayılan bir çığdır.