Göztepe Primary School

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Construction Year:

1915-1924

Location:

Kadıköy, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Ministry of Foundations

Architect:

Mimar Kemalettin

Changes After Construction:
  • On February 19, 1946, the school transitioned to boarding status.
  • Boarding use ended in 1991.
  • The construction of the reinforced concrete masonry Block B took place in 1964.
  • The entrance door in the recessed area on the south facade was closed in later years.
Prominent Features:
  • The structure is also known by the names Göztepe Mekteb-i İbtidaisi (Primary School), Göztepe Boarding Primary School, and Göztepe Primary Education School.
  • The building consists of three stories, including the basement, and has a rectangular plan layout.
  • The ground floor windows of the structure have pointed arches; the upper floor windows are rectangular; there is an emphasis on the central axis on the entrance facade.
  • The campus consists of three buildings; Block A is a masonry structure, Block C functions as a dining hall, and the main structure contains a conference hall.