Gem in Mud, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

This run-down Art Nouveau building on the corner of Hamidiye and Mimar Kemalettin (Architect Kemalettin) Avenues caught my eye. An internet search revealed that this is Vlora (or Flora) Han. Han means, among other things, a building constructed for business purposes, such as an office complex. Here is what Atlas Obscura says about Vlora Han:

認lora Han (also spelled Vlora Han) was built at the beginning of the 20th century with a rather mundane purpose: to house offices. Its beautiful architecture highlights the western influences that crept into the city at a time when the Ottoman court was enthralled with the Art Nouveau styles spreading throughout European cultures. Many of these buildings are the work of Italian architect Raimondo D但ronco.�

In my search, I also came across a Master痴 Thesis proposing a plan to restore this building presented to the Faculty of Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Restoration.

The workshop contains a view of this building from the Hamidiye Avenue (continuation of Bankers Ave.).

ﾇamurda M�cevher

Hamidiye ve Mimar Kemalettin Caddelerinin k�şesindeki bu harap Art Nouveau bina g�me 軋rptı. Bir internet araması bunun Vlora (veya Flora) Han olduğunu ortaya �ıkardı. Han, başka anlamların yanı sıra, bir ofis kompleksi gibi iş ama輙ı inşa edilmiş bir bina anlamına gelir. Atlas Obscura'nın Vlora Han hakkında slediği:

認lora Han (ayrıca Vlora Han diye de yazılır) 20. y�zyılın başlarında olduk軋 sıradan bir ama� ile inşa edilmiş: ofisler barındırmak. G�zel mimarisi, Osmanlı sarayının Avrupa k�lt�rleri boyunca yayılan Art Nouveau stilleriyle b�y�lendiği bir zamanda şehre giren batı etkilerini vurgular. Bu binaların 輟ğu İtalyan mimar Raimondo D'Aronco'nun 軋lışmasıdır. �

Araştırmamda, İstanbul Teknik ﾜniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstit�s�, Restorasyon Y�ksek Lisans Programı'na sunulan bu binayı restore etmeyi planlayan bir Y�ksek Lisans Tezi'ne rastladım.

Atye bu binanın Hamidiye Caddesi'nden (Bankacılar Caddesi'nin devamı) bir g�n�m�n� i軻rir.

Exif Data
Camera / Image Information
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Lens: 3.8-247.0 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Macintosh)
File Size: 1027 kb
Shot Information
Exposure Time: 1/1000
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 250
Focal length: 32.83 mm (in 35mm: 181.4 mm)
Date Taken: 2016-05-30 17:40
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

ikeharel, pajaran, papagolf21, jemaflor, Fis2, snunney, jhm, adramad, PiotrF, ChrisJ, Cricri, macjake has marked this note useful

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ikeharel (113501) 2018-04-24 19:47

hello Murat,
Even as its grandeur days are over, the facade looks attractive and full of elements to interest with.
Hope a renovation would regain those beauties.
My best regards and thanks for the greetings.
Ike

pajaran (116065) 2018-04-24 22:22

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici, lepo pokazano, dobar kontarst i ostrina.
Lepa zgrada i detalji na fasadi.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Good work with nice photo in the workshop, beautifully shown, good contrast and sharpness.
Nice building and details on the fa軋de.
Good text on the used technique and the elements of the image.
All the best.

papagolf21 (152607) 2018-04-24 22:47

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Tr鑚 belle mise en image et surtout f駘icitations pour les recherches effectu馥s � propos de cette fa軋de d'immeuble dans le pur style Art Nouveau;
L'on peut regretter que cet immeuble ne soit plus entretenu;
Merci pour ce partage;
Amiti駸.
Philippe

emka (158204) 2018-04-24 23:13

Hello Murat,Beautiful detail of the facade of this neglected Art Nouveau building. What a pity it is in this condition. Well noticed.

Kind regrads MAlgo

jemaflor (147300) 2018-04-24 23:22

Hi Murat,
Interesting architecture, well presented, nice details, perfect sharpness and light capture with these rays of sun,tfs.

Fis2 (170945) 2018-04-25 0:47

Witaj Murat!
Interesting fragment of house.
Curious details.
I like frame, colors and light.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

lousat (139362) 2018-04-25 1:37

Hi Murat,i like a lot art nouveau style and it's nice to see something from Turkey too. It's a pity that the building and the facade aren't well preserved,it is close to a ruin,but i can recognize the details of this style,2 perfect pics with a useful close-up and a large view in WS.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Nicou (193806) 2018-04-25 1:54

Hello

quelle compo et vue quelle image ces t黎es de pierre avec dans leur bouche ces cercle de fer quelles d馗orations ce balcon au sommet avec le rendu sur la pierre sueprbe cadrage et mise en valeur.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2018-04-25 2:26

Hello Murat,
It is a great pity that this beautiful building has been allowed to deteriorate to such an extent. Even in this condition, it still retains a certain charm and elegance. Thanks for sharing.

Tue (92548) 2018-04-25 3:22

Hello Murat,
A wonderful close-up of the building with its many wonderful decorative details. Even though it isn't in perfect shape, it still looks very nice, especially in this fine sunlight. Well spotted and captured.
Lars

gervaso (28177) 2018-04-25 4:14

Hello, Murat!

The architectural details of the fa軋de of this building were captured with very good light and sharpness, and they look really impressive! Very nice composition! Beautiful job!

Silvio1953 (221781) 2018-04-25 4:37

Ciao Murat, great view of fantastic artwork, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

abmdsudi (95869) 2018-04-25 5:56

Hi Murat
This would suits B&W perfectly. It shows the architectural style well worn with years of history on its back. I love the way you saw this - stood back and crop, allowing the grittiness and deep textures to peep through dominating the frame. Great shot, Congrats
Best wishes

jhm (211736) 2018-04-25 6:06

Hello Murat,

Lovely detailed picture, the different images make your picture attractive.
The colours be wonderful.
Maybe must are urgent reparation of the part of the wall.
Nice sharp and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

adramad (73030) 2018-04-25 9:16

Hi, Murat.
Wonderful Art Nouveau detail of this building, a pity that this so deteriorated, should force the owner to keep it well.
Well taken photo. I like it
Enjoy a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

PiotrF (54882) 2018-04-25 13:48

Hello Murat,
Interesting view of facade of this run-down Art Nouveau building.
Thank you for informative note.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

ChrisJ (171888) 2018-04-26 6:54

hello Murat,

With those 2 circular sculptures below resembling wheels, it look like a gypsy caravan or even a wild west stage coach! I bit of tlc and a few coats of paint and it would look almost new. Tfs!

Cricri (176) 2018-04-26 8:17

Hi Murat
Int駻essant d騁ails bien pr駸enter dans un bon cadrage serr�, belle vue de b穰iment complet en WS
Belle soir馥
cricri

jmdias (115342) 2018-04-28 9:20

murat

a small treasure surrounded by the dirty of the modern elements.very beautiful details and pieces of art. TFS this one.

take care

jorge

macjake (98486) 2018-05-04 23:59

Hi MT
thats quite the building. interesting how such a building with the funky strange exterior could be so boring on the inside :)

Office building...I wasn't expecting that.

thanks for the WS too, that helps out a lot.
Wonderful capture to highlight the strange shapes and designs. excellent TE post
cheers
Craig