Architect Mehmed Nihad Nigizberk and His Works

Abstract

In this study, the life and works of the architect Mehmed Nihad Nigizberk, who is a member of the Association of Ottoman Engineer and Architect, were examined, although it was very important for the period, it was not fully emphasized. From the II. Constitutional Monarchy to the Republic, being included Architect Nihad in the associations established by Ottoman engineers and architects is an important indicator of the "freedom" environment in which he grew up and it influence on him.  Architect Nihad, who grew up in the Evkaf ecole of Architect Kemaleddin, became an important representative of the National Architecture style from the Ottoman to the Republic. Koç University Mehmet Nihat Nigizberk Collection of Architectural Drawings and Photographs, which was opened in June 2019, created a new resource to illuminate the gaps of Architect Nihad's work.

The article "Architect Nihad Nigizberk, 1878-1945" published by Vasfi Egeli in Arkitekt magazine after the death of Mehmed Nihad Nigizberk is the earliest text written about him. "Mehmet Nihat Nigisberk's Contributions, Foundations Administration and Architect Kemalettin" written by Ali Cengizkan at the Symposium of Architect Kemalettin and His Period, Architecture / Social Life / Politics organized by TMMOB Chamber of Architects in 2007, provided the most comprehensive information about Nihad Nigizberk, However the life of Nigizberk is examined through Architect Kemaleddin. In this study, it is aimed to increase the knowledge on Architect Nihad by adding new information and documents.