The protection of cultural heritage is a part of socio-economic development and sustainability strategies as it ensures the survival of the work, people learn about their own past, the continuity of history becomes visible and the identity of a society is understood.
In line with this purpose, the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation contributed to the restoration work of the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum, the preparation of the building projects of the Istanbul University State Conservatory, and the DİTAV Culture House Project of the Diyarbakır Promotion, Culture and Solidarity Foundation.
Galata Mevlevi House Museum
The construction of the Galata Mevlevi House complex started in 1491, and is the oldest Mevlevi House in Istanbul. Mevlevi houses are complexes of buildings where sufi-mevlevi dervishes live and practice their philosophy since…
İstanbul University Conservatory
The Foundation provided financial support to the preparation of the architectural and static projects and the ground surveys for the new building for Istanbul University’s State Conservatory at Ataşehir in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district in 2005.
Diyarbakır Promotion, Culture and Solidarity Foundation
As part of the DİTAV Culture House Project initiated by the Diyarbakır Promotion, Culture and Solidarity Foundation, assistance has been offered for the restoration of a historic basalt stone residence located within the Diyarbakır Walled City, maintaining its authenticity and original architectural features.