SO? builds modular House of Chickens on a farm in Turkey
House of Chickens, designed by architecture studio SO?, is a modular coop for 800 chickens on an artist's farm in Turkey. More about SO? builds modular House of Chickens on a farm in Turkey
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Yalin Mimarlik completes Museum of Troy in Turkey
Yalin Mimarlik has completed a weathering-steel-clad archaeological museum in northwest Turkey, which is dedicated to the history of the city of Troy. More about Yalin Mimarlik completes Museum of Troy in Turkey
Drone footage reveals hundreds of abandoned Turkish chateaux
Hundreds of chateaux have been abandoned at the Burj Al Babas luxury housing development in central Turkey, after its developer filed for bankruptcy, as shown in this drone footage. More about Drone footage reveals hundreds of abandoned Turkish chateaux
Ebru Kurbak uses traditional textile techniques to create embroidered computer
An embroidered computer and a sound recorder made from yarn are among the products produced as part of Ebru Kurbak's research project into the use of traditional textile techniques to manufacture electronic objects. More about Ebru Kurbak uses traditional textile techniques to create embroidered computer
Winning concepts revealed in competition to design observation deck on Turkish volcano
A helium balloon tethered to a cantilevered track is among the winners in a competition to design a conceptual observation deck to overlook a volcano's crater in eastern Turkey. More about Winning concepts revealed in competition to design observation deck on Turkish volcano
Cabin on the Border is an off-grid shelter with walls that open on pulleys
A system of pulleys are used to raise and lower sections of the walls of this prefabricated cabin on the border between Turkey and Greece, allowing the holiday home to open up to the outdoors or be completely closed during bad weather. More about Cabin on the Border is an off-grid shelter with walls that open on pulleys
Jan Boelen named as curator of Istanbul Design Biennial 2018
Belgian design critic and teacher Jan Boelen has been announced as the curator of next year's Istanbul Design Biennial. More about Jan Boelen named as curator of Istanbul Design Biennial 2018
Turkey completes first phase of 900km wall along Syrian border
As Donald Trump prepares to build a wall between the USA and Mexico, Turkey has announced the completion of a three-metre high fortification along its border with Syria to prevent refugees and smugglers entering the country. More about Turkey completes first phase of 900km wall along Syrian border
Kengo Kuma unveils stacked wooden box design for Turkish art museum
Kengo Kuma & Associates has revealed plans to create a modern art museum in a former wood market in Turkey, which will be made up of cluster of slatted timber blocks. More about Kengo Kuma unveils stacked wooden box design for Turkish art museum
Elliptical cheese factory wraps glazed viewing courtyard
This boutique dairy factory in western Turkey by Slash Architects and Arkizon Architects wraps a glazed courtyard offering visitors glimpses of the cheese production within. More about Elliptical cheese factory wraps glazed viewing courtyard
Emre Arolat expands Turkey's Yalikavak Palmarina for megayacht owners
A+Awards: the next in our series of winners from this year's Architizer A+Awards is Emre Arolat Architecture's restoration and expansion of facilities for wealthy visitors at a Turkish marina. More about Emre Arolat expands Turkey's Yalikavak Palmarina for megayacht owners
Onurcan Çakır uses stone and concrete to create soundproof house in a Turkish village
Architect Onurcan Çakır paired stark concrete with rugged stone for the walls of this compact family house near the west coast of Turkey (+ slideshow). More about Onurcan Çakır uses stone and concrete to create soundproof house in a Turkish village
URAStudio creates minimal boutique in Istanbul for Cashmere in Love
Turkish firm URAStudio has completed an Istanbul flagship store for fashion brand Cashmere in Love, adding a wall of brass accents and geometric patterns to the all-white space (+ slideshow). More about URAStudio creates minimal boutique in Istanbul for Cashmere in Love
Terraced landscaping surrounds concrete and stone structure of Emre Arolat's Sancaklar Mosque
This mosque near Istanbul by Emre Arolat Architects, which features cast concrete walls and a "cave-like" prayer hall, has been shortlisted for this year's Design of the Year award (+ slideshow). More about Terraced landscaping surrounds concrete and stone structure of Emre Arolat's Sancaklar Mosque
Yener Torun photographs vibrant modern architecture in Turkey
Photo essay: Istanbul-based Yener Torun has created a photography series that offers an alternative view of historic Turkish cities, featuring modern buildings with graphic shapes and bright colours (+ slideshow). More about Yener Torun photographs vibrant modern architecture in Turkey
Istanbul skyscrapers to be demolished to protect the city's skyline
News: the Turkish government has approved an order to demolish a series of new skyscrapers in the Zeytinburnu area of Istanbul to protect the historic views of key buildings including the Hagia Sofia. More about Istanbul skyscrapers to be demolished to protect the city's skyline
Paul Cocksedge transforms Istanbul sea view with installation of colourful circles
Red, white and blue translucent circles overlapped to form this screen created by London designer Paul Cocksedge at a festival in Istanbul (+ slideshow). More about Paul Cocksedge transforms Istanbul sea view with installation of colourful circles
"Protest has been marginalised"
Opinion: the Turkish government's attempt to move protestors from Taksim Square to a new public space – nicknamed the "third testicle" – on a piece of reclaimed land at the edge of Istanbul was a failure from day one, says Justin McGuirk. More about "Protest has been marginalised"
Grimshaw unveils "world's largest airport terminal under one roof" for Istanbul
News: a design team led by London firm Grimshaw has revealed plans for a new six-runway airport in Istanbul capable of accommodating up to 150 million passengers a year. More about Grimshaw unveils "world's largest airport terminal under one roof" for Istanbul
Ribbon-like design wins competition for Turkey broadcast tower and visitor centre
News: international architecture firms IND and Powerhouse Company have won a competition to design a 100-metre-tall broadcast and observation tower in Çanakkale, Turkey, with a design that resembles a continuous ribbon. More about Ribbon-like design wins competition for Turkey broadcast tower and visitor centre