Cengiz Bektaş facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cengiz Bektaş
Bektaş at Turgut Cansever Architectural Awards in Antalya.
Born	(1934-11-26)26 November 1934 Denizli
Died	20 March 2020(2020-03-20) (aged 85)
Nationality	Turkish
Occupation	Architect, poet, engineer, writer
Buildings	Etimesgut Mosque, Ankara; Babadağlılar Bazaar, Denizli; Turkish Language Association, Ankara; Kantogan House, Datça; Akdeniz University Olbia a Center of Social, Antalya

Cengiz Bektaş (born November 26, 1934 – died March 20, 2020) was a famous Turkish architect, engineer, poet, and writer. He designed many important buildings and also wrote for the Evrensel newspaper.

Learning to Be an Architect

Cengiz Bektaş was born in Denizli, a city in Turkey. He studied architecture at the Istanbul State Academy of the Fine Arts. In 1959, he graduated from the Technical University of Munich in Germany. After his studies, he taught at different universities. He taught in both Germany and Turkey, including the well-known Middle East Technical University.

His Career as an Architect

From 1959 to 1962, Bektaş worked as a freelance architect in Munich, Germany. This means he worked for himself on different projects. In 1962, the Middle East Technical University in Ankara asked him to be a teacher. He accepted this offer and taught there for some time.

Since 1963, Cengiz Bektaş had his own architecture office. He also continued to give lectures at universities. He shared his knowledge and ideas with many students.

Famous Buildings He Designed

Cengiz Bektaş designed many different types of buildings. Here are some of his notable projects:

• Etimesgut Mosque, Ankara (1964) – A place of worship.
• Babadağlılar Bazaar, Denizli (1973) – A marketplace for shopping.
• Turkish Language Association, Ankara (1974) – A building for language studies.
• Kantogan House, Datça (1977) – A private home.
• Mertim skyscraper, Mersin (1987) – A tall building.
• Library in the Hakiç, Istanbul (1988) – A place for books and reading.
• Dr. Atalay Tunçdemir House, Bartın (1988) – Another private home.
• Bakırköy International Industrial Bank, Istanbul (1988) – A bank building.
• Ayfer Yağcı Bazaar, Balıkesir (1989) – Another marketplace.
• Library/Esin Aksoy House, Istanbul (1989) – A building combining a library and a home.
• Büyükada Turkish-Swedish Cultural House, Istanbul (1989) – A center for cultural exchange.
• Fe-Farma Medical Supplies Factory, Elazığ (1990) – A factory for medical products.
• Akdeniz University Olbia Social Center, Antalya (1999) – A social center at a university. This project won an award from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
• Aphrodisias Oct Museum, Aydın (2007) – A museum for art and history.

Awards and Recognition

Cengiz Bektaş received many awards for his architectural work. These awards show how much his designs were appreciated:

• 1st Prize for T.C. Bonn Embassy, 1963
• 3rd Prize for T.C. Lisbon Embassy, 1963
• 1st Prize for T.C. Bonn Embassy Building Competition, 1963
• Mention 5 for General Directorate of Turkey Halkbank, 1965
• 3rd Prize for SSK İzmir Konak Facility Competition, 1966
• 1st Mention for Cultural Park in Antakya Architectural Design Competition, 1967
• 1st Prize for Bakırköy Elderly Site, 1968
• 3rd Mention for TC Vakıflar Bank TAO General Directorate, 1972
• 3rd Prize for Edirne Kapıkule Customs Border Crossing Facilities Architectural Design Competition, 1971

Books He Wrote

Besides designing buildings, Cengiz Bektaş was also a writer. He wrote many books about architecture, culture, and life. Here are some of his books:

• Halk Yapı Sanatı (Public Buildings Art), 2001
• Barış Sofrası (Peace Supper), 2001
• Selçuklu Kervansarayları (The Seljuk Caravanserais), 1999
• Konutlar Villalar / Toplukonut ve Siteler / Yenileme Çalışmaları Yapı'dan Seçmeler 1 (Residential Villas / Collective Housing and Sites / Renovation Work Building Selections from the first), 1999
• Kentli Olmak ya da Olmamak (Urban or Not To Be), 1999
• Akdenizli Ozanlar (Poets Mediterranean), 1999
• Bak Bak Desinler (Let Look, They Say), 1998
• Türk Evi (Turkish House), 1996
• Yaşama Kültürü (Culture of Living), 1996
• Ev Alma Komşu Al (Not Buy Home, You Obtain Adjacent), 1996
• Hoşgörünün Öteki Adı: Kuzguncuk (Another Name of Tolerance: Kuzguncuk), 1996
• Kent (Urban), 1996
• Kültür Kirlenmesi (Culture Pollution), 1996
• Kuş Evleri (Houses of Bird), 1994
• Koruma Onarım (Protection Repair), 1993
• Babadağ Evleri (Babadağ Houses), 1987
• Şirinköy Evleri (Şirinköy Houses), 1987
• Kimin Bu Sokaklar, Alanlar, Kentler? (Whose These Streets, Areas, Cities?), 1987
• Kuşadası Evleri (Kuşadası Houses), 1987
• Akşehir Evleri (Akşehir Houses), 1987
• Yuva mı Mal mı? (Is Nest or Property), 1983
• Duvarların Dışı da Senin (Outside of The Walls in Your), 1982
• Benim Oğlum Bina Okur (My Son Study Building), 1980
• Halk Yapı Sanatından Bir Örnek: Bodrum (Public Buildings Art An Example from: Bodrum), 1977
• Mimarlıkta Eleştiri (Criticism in Architecture), 1967

Public Talks and Events

Cengiz Bektaş often shared his ideas at various events and conferences. He was a key speaker at many gatherings. Here are some of his appearances:

• Kepirtepe Architecture Summer School (2009)
• National Convention of Architects by IIA at Bangalore, India (NATCON 2008) – He gave a talk called "Traditions extended."
• Architecture and the City Festival-1: "Cities, Coasts ..." (2005)
• Young / business / L 3: Workshop on Architecture Students (2004)
• 1st Istanbul Architecture Festival (2004)
• Star Gathering 2004 – Project Platform (2004)
• Cengiz Bektas: Added to Tradition (Interview, 2004)
• Discuss Architects: Building Making Art (Talk, 2004)
• Making Buildings Art II (Panel, 2004)
• Dolphins Aran Conference: Traditions Added (Conference, 2004)
• Find the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Meeting I (2004)
• Arkitera Platform 14 (2003)
• Dialogue Arkitera 2002 – Cengiz Bektas (Talk, 2002)
• Urban Conservation and Renewal (Panel, 2000)
• Beşiktaş-Samatia Road Project (Panel, 1991)

Images for kids

• Akdeniz University Meltem entrance.jpg

  The Akdeniz University Meltem entrance, which was later taken down in 2019.