Private Tarabya Primary School

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Construction Year:

1872

Location:

Sarıyer, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Hristaki Zoğrafos

Architect:

Konstantinos Dimadis

Changes After Construction:
  • The structure underwent a comprehensive restoration in 1954.
  • With the “service unit” added to the structure later, the mass arrangement transformed from a rectangular to a “T” plan scheme.
  • The structure was reopened for use with a school function following restoration in 2015.
Prominent Features:
  • The structure is also known by the names Yeniköy Zografyon Greek Girls’ School, Yeniköy Zografyon Greek Girls’ Primary School, and Yeniköy Mixed Greek Primary Education School.
  • The structure was built in 1871 on a small hill behind the Ayia Nikolaos Church with a donation.
  • The facade arrangement carries Neo-Byzantine influences; it features walls decorated with red brick and a fortress-like facade composition.
  • On the eastern facade, there is a central projection that rises along the height of the building and terminates with an arch at the roof, along with angular formations at the corners.
  • The use of red brick in floor moldings, window frames, and eave decorations is a characteristic element.