Istanbul: On the Road Architecture Guides

Istanbul: On the Road Architecture Guides is a curated guide to contemporary building design in Istanbul, exploring new architectural directions and urban development in Turkey's largest and most visited city.

This guide features 86 itineraries that highlight both contemporary and historic buildings. It also includes critical essays that provide an analysis of Istanbul's history, urban planning, and future. As part of the On the Road series, the author examines how social and cultural changes have reshaped the dialogue between traditional Turkish architecture and the new demands of contemporary design, offering a fascinating tour of a rapidly evolving city.

Author: Francesca Filosa earned her Master's degree in architecture in 2018 from the "Luigi Vanvitelli" faculty in Antwerp. She has participated in numerous international architectural design competitions and has won several awards. In 2019, she worked in the London branch of the renowned firm Zaha Hadid Architects. Currently, she works as an architect while pursuing her PhD in "Architettura. Teoria e progetto" at La Sapienza University in Rome.

Selling Points:

• The latest guidebook in the On the Road series, exploring contemporary architecture in the Turkish capital.
• Thumbnail illustrations of all the sites printed on the inside of the removable cover, along with a map noting the location of each building.
• Includes an index of architects and an index of projects.

The guide is visually enriched with 97 colour and 84 b/w illustrations, providing an immersive experience for architecture enthusiasts and travellers alike.