Journal of Architecture, Arts and Heritage (JAH) – Vol. 2, Issue 2, May 2023
e-ISSN: 2822-437X
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History and Architectural Implementation of Terzi Baba
Mosque as a Symbolic Structure/Value of Erzincan
Sema Kızılelma1*
Erzurum Atatürk University
semak@atauni.edu.tr
ORCID No: 0000-0002-7883-6604
Hatice Özler2
Erzurum Atatürk University
hatice.ozler@atauni.edu.tr
ORCID No: 0000-0003-0365-685X
Submission Date: 14.10.2022 / Acceptance Date: 24.12.2022
ABSTRACT
In Anatolia, especially in the mosques built after the 20th century, the search for different
forms from the old periods and modern designs that change in architecture comes to the fore.
Terzi Baba Mosque, which has become one of the symbols of Erzincan province in Eastern
Anatolia, is a structure that can be considered in this sense. The construction of Terzi Baba
Mosque, designed by the architect Danyal Tevfik Çiper (1932 – 2008), started in 1990. It laid
its foundation in 1991 and was open to worship in 2002. The building of approximately 7000
congregation capacities has taken its place in the literature as the largest mosque in Eastern
Anatolia.
The study aims to analyze in detail the architectural features and facade designs of the
symbolic mosque of Erzincan, which was designed by Çiper, who had many different and
modern building designs at the time it was made. In addition, the differences and similarities
between the architectural planning of the first construction with the current application were
examined and compared in detail on the plans, appearances, and sections. The research
method discusses in two stages. First, its spatial analysis was made by observing the build in
place. At this stage, the first construction plans, sections, views, and building details were
used as the primary source referenced in the examinations In the second stage of the
research, the application differences were revealed due to the comparison of today's
structure with the primary source. On-site photography, written notes on the building, and
the differences in the architect's first design had been transferred to the plans in the
computer environment.
*
Corresponding author.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------KEYWORDS
Terzi Baba Mosque, architectural project, modern mosque architecture, architectural
practice, spatial transformation.
INTRODUCTION
After the 20th century, as a result of the flexible use of building materials
and the expansion usage areas of the materials, exciting forms and building
designs began to be applied (Aydın & Büyükşahin, 2017). In the last century,
as a result of the development of technology, the production of different
materials in desired forms and the effective use of materials such as
reinforced concrete and steel being designed large span and original
mosques. As a result, mosques have been built with different plan schemes,
design approaches, and material selection in different periods and regions
from the past to the present. Factors such as the location of the region where
the mosque will be built, cultural structure, climate, appropriate building
materials, access to technology, and environmental and architectural
approaches constitute the differentiating mosque designs (Duysak, 2000).
The research aims to compare the first planned and built versions of the
Erzincan Terzi Baba Mosque. In addition, the aim is to reveal the difficulties
of the implementation plan. Finally, inspired by the original design of the
differences revealed after the comparison, presenting a new spatial
suggestion by today's conditions is among the research aims.
The research's main problem is the application differences between the Terzi
Baba Mosque's first planned and built versions, which is the subject of the
study. The reasons for these application differences were investigated, and
implementation differences were given comparatively in the form of the first
design and today's build. The study seeks answers to the following research
questions based on the hypothesis that 'The reasons for the differences in
the implementation of the Terzi Baba Mosque design have shown spatial,
functional and formal effects in the structure':
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Did the Erzincan Earthquake that occurred in 1992 affect the
construction and implementation of the Terzi Baba Mosque, which
was started in the same year?
2. In which architectural stages (planning, facade design, material
selection) did the differences between the initial design and
implementation of the Terzi Baba Mosque occur?
3. Were the costs and earthquake disasters effective in changing the
material selection during the implementation phase of the mosque?
4. How did the specified factors (cost, earthquake disaster) affect the
building spatially, functionally, and formally during the
implementation phase?
5. Can suggestions be made for the functions created by the
application differences in the spaces based on the first design ideas?
6. Do spatial suggestions ensure that the building is used more
effectively and suitable for its original design?
The answer to the research questions regarding the hypothesis makes this
study different from other studies written in the literature on the subject.
Sources encountered while searching for the literature (Karaman, 1991;
Miroğlu, 1995) state that the mosque's construction coincided with the 1992
Erzincan earthquake, and since many mosques/masjids were damaged in the
earthquake, it was the subject of current news. This sources states that the
destruction after the 1992 earthquake increased the mosque need in the
Erzincan center. In an interview with mosque architect Danyal Tevfik Çiper
(URL-3), there are the following words about this subject.
We built the mosque, but the collection is difficult with money, of course;
that is, donations will be made … At the moment, the construction is almost
finished, that is, almost assembled. But we couldn't finish the roof because
we didn't have enough money.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this speaking, it is understood that there were financial difficulties during
the building construction period, and therefore there were problems in the
building implementation.
It would be required to briefly mention before the architectural approach
and the project construction stages of the Erzincan Terzi Baba Mosque,
which will be discussed within the scope of the study, Terzi Baba, who gave
the mosque its name. Based on the rumor that Terzi Baba, known to have
died in 1848, was 59 years old at the time of his death (Albayrak, 2011;
Aşkun, 1956 & Tahir, 1333), it is have reached that he was born in 17891. It
is stated that Terzi Baba, known by his real name Mehmed Vehbi (Hayyat
Vehbi2), was originally from Erzurum. However, his house is between
Kurşunlu Mosque in Erzincan and Güllabi Bey Mosque (Camii Kebir)
(Şevkistan, 2021). Terzi Baba, who died in 1848 in the cholera epidemic that
broke out in Erzincan, was buried in the tomb built by Mecid Efendi, one of
the governors of Erzincan, and Fehmi Efendi, one of his caliphs. The
Municipality of Erzincan built a tomb in the 1980s instead of the tomb that
was in ruins after a fire (Albayrak, 2011). They have given named the city
cemetery in Erzincan Terzi Baba. Terzi Baba's tomb is in the Terzi Baba
Cemetery, where his lodge is today (Aktepe, 2009). In addition, an
association name of Terzi Baba was established and a complex was built in
the center with a mosque. The mosque construction and application
processes within the study's scope will be discussed.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ERZİNCAN
Located on the Silk Road, Erzincan is in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.
The city, which has not lost its importance in different periods starting from
the ancient period, had served as a crossroads in transporting materials in
the Black Sea and Mediterranean ports to Iran and Turkistan. For this reason,
it is in a very important position regarding commercial and economic
aspects. It is stated that the city of Erzincan was called 'Aziris' in the ancient
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------period, it was named 'Ezirgan' and 'Erzingan' by the Turks after the 11th
century (İnbaşı, 2009), and these discourses eventually turned into the
current name 'Erzincan' (Kaya, 2001).
According to Albayrak (1983), Erzincan province, which has seen many wars
throughout history and has been wiped off the map eleven times in the last
thousand years, can be defined as 'mountainous around and vineyard in the
middle.' The east of Erzurum, west of Sivas, south of Tunceli, north of
Gümüşhane and Bayburt, southeast of Bingöl, and northwest of Giresun
surrounds Erzincan. It is estimated that the first settlements in the region
date back to three thousand BC (Miroğlu, 1995).
Information about the history of Erzincan is obtained through academic
studies on the first ages (Özgüç, 1969). Studies scope created with the data
obtained from the city's history, the states that have dominated from past
to present are revealed in the table (Table 1).
Table 1. Principalities, states, and kingdoms that ruled according to the
dates of the Erzincan city (The author created a table by making use of the
sources (Kaya, 2001; Bezgin, 2019; Aydın, 2019; Naldan, 2016 and 2019)).
Dates
B.C. 1850 - 1180
B.C. 1200 - 600
B.C. 612
B.C. 550
B.C. 334
B.C. 70
A.D. 655
655 - 1288
Dominance
Hittites
Urartians
Medes
Persians
Kingdom of Macedonia
Byzantine Domination
Hz. Osman time
People of Mengücek
(Mengücek Ahmet)
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Table 1 (continued). Principalities, states, and kingdoms that ruled
according to the dates of the Erzincan city (The author created a table by
making use of the sources (Kaya, 2001; Bezgin, 2019; Aydın, 2019; Naldan,
2016 and 2019)).
1288 - 1243
1243 - 44
After 1244
1327 - 1380
Up to 1445
1473
1502
1514
1877 - 78
1916 - 18
1918 (13 February)
Anatolian Seljuk
Mongols
İlhaniler
Principality of Eretna
Akkoyunlu people
Ottoman Empire
Safavids (Shah Ismail)
Ottoman Empire
Russian Invasion
Russian Invasion
The city was liberated.
As can be seen from the table, the city has been subject to different
occupations and seizures in different periods. In addition, different national
dominations have led to differences in geographical, social, socio-cultural,
economic, and architectural issues. As a result, the city hosts different
cultural assets together. The Russian occupations, which started in 1473 and
took place in 1877-78 and 1916-18 under the long-lasting Ottoman
domination, have caused difficult conditions in the city. Erzincan have gained
its freedom on February 13, 1918 (Aksüt, 1932). After the Republic
proclamation in 1923, in the 1939 and 1982 earthquakes, there was great
destruction and loss of life. Nevertheless, despite all these, the city was
restructured and has been brought to its present status.
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TERZİ BABA MOSQUE FIRST CONSTRUCTION (1990-2002)
The lack of a central mosque to meet the needs after the earthquake was
affected in the construction of the mosque located on Erzincan Fevzipaşa
Street. Before the earthquake, it was possible to partially benefit from the
Selimoğlu, Big Bazaar, Red Crescent, Municipal Site, Foundations Office
Block, Ünsal Office Block, Fevzipaşa and Manifaturacılar Site masjids located
in the basement floors (under the offices) of the central market. However,
most of them were destroyed and damaged in the earthquake (Karaman,
1991). In addition, the fact that they are located on the basement floor
caused even the masjids, which can be considered less damaged than the
others, to be unusable.
In order to respond to this need and end the use of risky places of worship,
it was essential to complete the Terzi Baba Mosque, whose foundation was
laid in 1991, per the technical and earthquake specifications.
In the literature, it is the largest mosque in Eastern Anatolia regarding prayer
space capacity and area covered by square meters. There is much
information about the mosque's foundation in the 7th issue of Diyanet
magazine (Karaman, 1991). In the news made by Erzincan reporter Mehmet
Ateş, Erzincan Terzi Baba Mosque had been laid with a ceremony by the
Prime Minister of the time, Yıldırım AKBULUT. In addition, ministers,
Deputies, Erzincan Mayor, Governors of Erzincan and neighboring provinces,
Vice President of Religious Affairs Rıdvan ÇAKIR, TDV (Turkish Religious
Foundation) Chairman of the Board of Trustees Rıza SELİMBAŞOĞLU, Heads
of Departments and TRT press members with a large community of citizens
attended the ceremony.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The main mosque sections, which were designed in such a way that 7000
people can pray under its roof at the same time, are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Places of Worship (7000 people capacity)
Conference Hall
Library and Reading Hall
Education - Seminar and Study Sections
Courtyard – Open and Closed Funeral Places
Cleaning Spaces
Soup Kitchen and Services
Independent Workplaces
Two Massive Minarets with Stairs and Elevator
Total Construction Area of 12,500 square meters3
It is seen that the mosque, which has a very large floor area, also includes
places that serve many different functions (service spaces, social and
commercial areas) in addition to places of worship. It is understood from the
news information of October 1992 that its foundations started to be laid that
year. The same magazine report stated that the mosque construction,
known to be in the design phase in 1991, started after the earthquake
(1992). The basement floor of the building, whose foundations were laid, has
been made ready for concrete casting by laying the decks. Terzi Baba
Mosque, designed by architect Danyal Tevfik Çiper (1932 – 2008) in 1990,
was completed in 2002 as a result of delays due to the 1992 earthquake and
unresolved cost problem (Karaman, 1991; Cengizkan, 2013; Kansu, 2013;
URL-2).
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Figure 1. Terzi Baba layout plan, designed by Danyal
Tevfik Çiper, 1990 (first design).
The area highlighted in a red circle of the site plan (Fig. 1), which belongs to
the first design project of the architect in 1990, is the place of worship. The
form design of the area, which attracts attention with its 7000-person
capacity4, the use of contemporary materials in the construction of the
mosque, and its original design, which is far from imitation, shows that it is a
work of modern architecture. A three-armed quarter-turn staircase accesses
the women's mahfil. It has a capacity of approximately 500 people. The
dome is 14 meters high and 37 meters in diameter. In the main entrance
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------located at the bottom of the terrace of the mosque, there are 6-step stairs
that continue horizontally throughout the entrance to reach the ground
level. There are also four separate entrance gates, one on the right, the other
on the left (Mosque Entrance A and Mosque Entrance B), and two in the
middle.
Figure 2. Terzi Baba Mosque, three-dinemsional visual, Danyal Tevfik Çiper,
1991 (URL-1).
In the 3d model (Fig. 2) of the building, it is understood that the building was
built with a modern architectural understanding from the contemporary
construction techniques, the use of contemporary materials (steel and
glass), and its original design (dome, minaret). In an interview published after
the death of architect Çiper on October 25, 2008 (URL-3), the following
information is obtained from the architect's language about the building.
The architect said to the question of, «There is a nice mosque you built in
Erzincan, can you talk a little bit about this building?» replied as «There was
a wonderful gentleman mayor, and mufti. They were delighted that we were
going to build a modern mosque, can you imagine?» This answer is
understood that the construction of modern mosques was welcomed by the
authorized persons of the period, and architect was warmly interested in this
issue. Editor's «Is the dome glass or transparent?» question of his answer
has been «A transparent dome». Afterward, he mentions that due to
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------occuring the Erzincan earthquake, built in 1992, the dome to be built with
reinforced concrete material will damage the structure (as it will increase the
structural load). It is emphasized that steel material is preferred because it is
very light and easy to construct.
In order to reduce the heat intake of the dome, which has a diameter of 50
meters, double walled5 design. While the hexagons in the covering system
(Fig. 2) designed in a hexagonal form will be completed, made from the
outside, and combined on the dome, the hexagons could not be made
because they could not be divided per the desired design. The cost was
stated as another factor in not being able to the dome (Kansu, 2013;
Cengizkan, 2013). As the cost could not be met, many parts were built
differently than designed. Architect has aim to facilitate the water flow by
leaving gaps at the points where the hexagons join each other (it is stated
that they are copper coated). In addition, umbrellas are designed on it to
protect it from the sun (Fig. 3), umbrellas can be seen in the section and
view). While the umbrellas stay in the air on the south side, it is desired to
ensure that hot air comes out between the double walled (Kansu, 2013). The
architect stated that the expected application on the dome could not be
made, and they had to cover the top of the dome with polycarbonate sheets
(Kansu, 2013).
Figure 3. Terzi Baba Mosque dome and the designed hexagonal top cover
section and view (URL-1).
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------TERZİ BABA MOSQUE IMPLEMENTATION DIFFERENCES AND
CURRENT SITUATION
The spaces in the Terzi Baba Mosque design planned in 1990 by master
architect Danyal Tevfik Çiper are marked with different colors as 1,2,3, and
4 in (Fig. 4).
Figure 4. Terzi Baba Mosque ground floor plan, first design in 1990,
D.Tevfik Çiper (URL-1).
In part indicated by number 1 of these places is the entrance hall, which can
be reached from the area raised by steps on the entrance level. In this
section, two spiral staircases are on the right and left. In addition, there is a
three-armed quarter-turn staircase, which is still in use today, just across the
entrance. Section 3, at the back of the hall, takes the vehicles from the upper
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------level to the parking garage area with a ramp. Independent workplaces
accessible from outside in the -5 level have been designed in area 4, located
behind the deaf façade, which coincides with the parking area. This way,
spaces with different functions that can operate independently at two
different levels have been resolved. Deaf façades corresponding to the soil
level were preferred for the parking area with appropriate ramps.
Although the multi-purpose hall is not used today, independent workplaces
are used by different businesses. One of them is Erkarpaş a chain market
actively using area today. On the 1st floor plan (Fig. 5, the first design), the
prayer area is painted red, and the middle of this area is noted as having a
capacity of 3000 people. The spiral staircase across the entrance hall
provides vertical circulation to the upper floor of the main prayer area
(women's lounge).
Figure 5. Terzi Baba Mosque 1st floor plan, first
design in 1990, D.Tevfik Çiper (URL-1).
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The dome has an elevator and ladder system to be used for maintenance
and repair indoors and outdoors. This ladder system can opened and moved
manually (Fig. 6).
Figure 6. Terzi Baba Mosque todays roof ladder system
(manual opening and closing system, 2022, author archive).
Inside the mosque are three prayer area (namazgah) pools (Cengizkan,
2013), whose plan and section are included in the initial design details. In
addition, there is a mihrab, sermon pulpit, and muezzin mahfil in the
mosque's interior (Fig. 7).
Figure 7. Terzi Baba Mosque todays mihrab, sermon pulpit,
and muezzin mahfil
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The mosque has two minarets, and the sword inspired the minarets. The
more pointed parts of the minarets, which are likened to swords, are
designed to turn towards the qibla (Fig. 8). In addition, when the building is
viewed from the qibla perspective, the space in question almost resembles
a space shuttle.
Figure 8. Terzi Baba Mosque qibla view south, first design in 1990, D.
Tevfik Çiper (Erzincan Municipality Zoning Directorate).
Figure 9. Todays Terzi Baba, 2022 (author’s archive) (left), the first
designed version of the mosque, D.Tevfik Çiper, 1990 (URL-1) (right).
A comparison of the current and first versions of Terzi Baba Mosque, which
is suitable for the way it was designed from its first construction to the
present, and where changes were made in practice for different reasons,
was made (Fig. 9).
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Table 2. Differences and changes between Terzi Baba Mosque’s first
version and today’s application (created by the author).
The first design
version (1990 - 2002)
1. NAMAZGAH
Places of Worship
(7000 people capacity)
2. SOCIAL PLACES
different periods
(large programs,
seminars covering the
region, sessions)
different uses
(academic units,
library, reading halls)
Conference Hall
Library and Reading
Hall
Education - Seminar
and Study Sections
Courtyard – Open and
Closed Funeral Places
Cleaning Spaces
Soup Kitchen and
Services
Independent
Workplaces
Present-day
structure
(applied
construction)
just prayer area
(namazgah)
mihrab, sermon
pulpit, and
muezzin mahfil
Application
difference
Independent
Workplaces
Functional
Spatial
Formal
Spatial
3. INDEPENDENT
WORKPLACES
designed for 22
different independent
units by dividing into
22 axle
Erkarpaş, a chain
market using area
today
use as idle
warehouses
Functional
Spatial
4. DOME
Hexagonal form
With umbrellas
(protect the sun)
Gaps (facilitate the
water flow)
Double walled (hot air
comes out)
With
polycarbonate
sheets
change of material
and design
detailed
elevator and ladder
system
Spatial
Formal
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The differences between the first construction of the Terzi Baba Mosque and
the present application are classified in (Table 2). These differences caused
by the conditions of the period (earthquake, financial inadequacy, problems
in practice) were revealed within the scope of the study. Therefore, the
recommendations and discussions, in conclusion, offer an idea of how to
deal with differences in future practice.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Terzi Baba Mosque, which has become one of the symbol structures of the
province of Erzincan, was built 20 years after its construction (2002), despite
many difficulties, most of which were caused by financial difficulties,
including the difficulties experienced in practice. Compared to its first design,
the dome observed today was built almost completely different from the
original's material and design. It is understood from the words of the
architect in an interview made at that time that the hexagonal transparent
forms desired to be used on the upper cover of the dome could not be made
during the application phase. The spaces left between the hexagonal
covering can also be seen in the details, and the umbrellas thought on the
covering could not be made during the application phase.
Apart from the differences in the first post-construction application of the
building, there are also different functional uses of the spaces today. The
multi-purpose hall and the training, seminar, and study sections considered
in addition to this do not continue their functions today. The soup kitchen
and service parts included in the first production program have yet to be
found today. The spaces reserved for workplaces and operating from the
side level with different entrances were combined and have been given to
use a chain store. Apart from this, a few single workplaces are used by
different commercial enterprises. In addition, the fountain (a place for
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------ablution) in its garden today was not found in the old plans. It is thought that
it was built later per today's conditions.
As a result, it is seen that one of the reasons for the application differences
and functional changes between the preliminary project of Terzi Baba
Mosque and today's structure is the budget problem. The financial
inadequacies experienced during the first construction period caused
spatial, formal, and functional differences in the building. In addition, the
budget constraint caused the materials used in the building to differ. These
reasons made the implementation plan of the original design of the building
difficult. The difficulty of the implementation plan has resulted in:
1. As a result of spatial and functional differences, effective use of
spaces has become difficult.
2. The preliminary project is planned to design the top covering in the
form of steel-structured hexagons (together with water troughs
between them). The spaces between the hexagons should be
opened towards the dome bottom and it is thought to connecting
the structural system. However, due to budget constraints, the top
of the dome was covered with polycarbonate sheets. As a result of
the inability to make this top cover designed in the dome and the
lack of spaces to be left in between, the prayer place (namazgah)
could not receive enough light and turned into a flattened space.
3. Because the spaces belonging to the kulliye, which are included in
the original design, cannot be implemented and used out of function
today, building social spaces (library, multi-purpose hall, reading
areas, madrasah study rooms) are not used.
4. The parts used as independent commercial areas are now closed
(unused, dysfunctional) and are called material warehouses. These
parts, which are divided into different commercial spaces, are used
by a single private market today, makes the area one piece and
causes it to lose its diversity and sustainability.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Suggestions for the solution to these results arising from the difficulty of the
implementation plan have been put forward. These recommendations also
seek answers to hypothetical research questions.
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It has been observed that the spaces used outside their functions
today include the social areas in the first design program. In this
context, after discussions on the spatial use of the building with
experts in the field, it should be ensured that the building is turned
outward in a way that allows social use. In this way, the building will
allow more effective spatial use.
Reconsideration of this structure with a capacity of 7000 people in
different periods (large programs, seminars covering the region,
sessions) in a way that allows for different uses (academic units,
library, reading halls) will enable both conformities to the original
design and will allowed the public social use outside of worship.
Independent trade units, designed in the oval shape, on the north
and north-east parts of the mosque on the ground floor of the
mosque, should be used as foreseen in the first design program. In
addition, the commercial areas that will serve the public with
separate entrances at different levels will contribute to the
sustainable use of the spaces. In addition, the sections designed for
22 different independent units by dividing into 22 axle in its first
design will allow different commercial uses, and provide financial
resources for the mosque. This resource can be used as financial
support for the necessary maintenance, repair, and all kinds of
activities of the mosque.
The dome cover, due to the difference in materials and design,
leaves the place of worship (prayer) condemned to insufficient light.
For this reason, even in the brightest and sunniest hours of the day,
place cannot get enough light and remain dark. Furthermore, the
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------fact that the dome covers a large-scale space brings the space to a
flattened position due to the use of gapless materials. Therefore, the
dome material should be reconsidered with the support of the
relevant institutions. Applying the dome material and design
detailed in the preliminary project within the possibilities is possible.
After this, what needs to be done is to preserve the building in accordance
with its original form and to transfer it to future generations as the heritage
of the city, despite the differences in application. However, providing the
suggested changes, if deemed appropriate as a result of the necessary
research, will ensure that the original design of the building is adhered to
and more efficient use of space.
THANKS AND INFORMATION NOTE
We want to thank the Erzincan Municipality Directorate of Reconstruction
and Urbanization, which contributed to the acquisition of architectural
documents regarding the building that will form data for this study. We
would also like to thank H. Ufuk Sönmez, the Zoning Manager, for his support
in sharing the documents with us.
The article complies with national and international research and publication
ethics. Therefore, ethics committee approval was not required for the study.
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ANNOTATIONS
1
Yurt (2011), in his book Terzi Baba and Erzincan, states the date of birth of
Terzi Baba as 1779 Gregorian.
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In the book "Erzincan," published in 1977 by Süleyman Öztürk, this name is
referred to as the his original name.
3
While the total mosque construction area is stated different square meters
on different sources the total mosque construction area, (including the floor
area of the building), has comprised the all prayer places area the square
meter mentioned here (fountain, funeral prayer areas, services, social and
commercial areas).
4
In the site plan of the building in "Arkiv", (n.d.), the prayer area is indicated
as the marked circular red area (number 1) in (Fig. 1). This marked area has
a capacity of 3000 people. The capacity stated as 7000 people are estimated
to cover the entire area marked in color (In another electronic source (URL4) this area states with the front balcony can reach this capacity and even up
to 10,000 people).
5
Wall means wall, barrier (tr.çeper). The use of double walls means the
use of double walls and barriers (tr.çeper) (Hasol, 2020).
2
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