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|nationality = Turkish
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|birth_date = 1873
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|birth_place = [[Constantinople]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
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|death_date = {{Death year and age|1942|1873}}
| death_date = {{Death year and age|1942|1873}}
|death_place = [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
| death_place = [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
|alma_mater = [[Académie Julian]], [[Paris]]<br>[[École Centrale Paris]] and <br>[[Ecole des Beaux Arts]], Paris, [[France]]
| alma_mater = [[Académie Julian]], [[Paris]]<br>[[École Centrale Paris]] and <br>[[Ecole des Beaux Arts]], Paris, [[France]]
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|significant_buildings= [[Second Turkish Grand National Assembly Building]], [[Ankara]]<ref name="sz">{{cite news |url=http://www.sundayszaman.com/sunday/detaylar.do?load=detay&link=165005 |newspaper=Sunday's Zaman |title=Captivating Kastamonu |date=2009-01-25 |accessdate=2010-09-01 }}</ref><ref name="tz">{{cite news |url=http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-198059-117-climbing-through-ankaras-history-from-ulus-to-the-kale.html |title=Climbing through Ankara's history: From Ulus to the Kale |author=Yale, Pat |date=2010-01-10 |accessdate=2010-09-01 }}</ref><br>[[Istanbul Main Post Office]], [[Sirkeci]]<ref name="sz"/><br>[[Istanbul Land Registry and Cadastre Building]], [[Sultanahmet, Fatih|Sultanahmet]],<br>[[Kastamonu Governor's Office]]
| significant_buildings = [[Second Turkish Grand National Assembly Building]], [[Ankara]]<ref name="sz">{{cite news |url=http://www.sundayszaman.com/sunday/detaylar.do?load=detay&link=165005 |newspaper=Sunday's Zaman |title=Captivating Kastamonu |date=2009-01-25 |access-date=2010-09-01 }}</ref><ref name="tz">{{cite news |url=http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-198059-117-climbing-through-ankaras-history-from-ulus-to-the-kale.html |title=Climbing through Ankara's history: From Ulus to the Kale |author=Yale, Pat |date=2010-01-10 |access-date=2010-09-01 }}</ref><br>[[Istanbul Main Post Office]], [[Sirkeci]]<ref name="sz"/><br>[[Istanbul Land Registry and Cadastre Building]], [[Sultanahmet, Fatih|Sultanahmet]],<br>[[Kastamonu Governor's Office]]
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'''Mehmet Vedat Tek''' (1873–1942) was a notable [[Turkish people|Turkish]] [[architect]], who has been one of the leading figures of the [[Architecture of Turkey#1920s to early 1930s: First national architectural movement|First Turkish National Architectural Movement]].
'''Mehmet Vedat Tek''' ({{lang-ota|محمد وداد|translit=Mehmed Vedad|label=Ottoman Turkish}}; 1873 – 1942) was a Turkish [[architect]]. The last court architect of the [[Ottoman Empire]], Vedat Tek was one of two leading figures of the [[Architecture of Turkey#1920s to early 1930s: First national architectural movement|First Turkish National Architectural Movement]], alongside [[Mimar Kemaleddin]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Of [[Cretan Turks|Cretan Muslim]] origin, Vedat Tek was born in [[Istanbul]] to the [[Wāli|governor]] of [[Baghdad Vilayet|Baghdad Province]] [[Giritli Sırrı Pasha]] and composer [[Leyla Saz]] as their second son. His older brother was Yusuf Razi Bel (1870–1947), who later became an engineer.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Çetin |first1=Mahmut |title=Boğaz'daki aşiret |year=1997 |publisher=Edile |location= |language=Turkish |page=99 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Neyzi |first1=Nezihe |author2=Leyla Neyzi |title=Küçük hanım'dan rubu asırlık adam'a: Nezihe Neyzi'den oğlu Nezih Neyzi'ye |year=1999 |language=Turkish |page=20 }}
Of [[Cretan Turks|Cretan Muslim]] origin, Vedat Tek was born in [[Istanbul]] to the [[Wāli|governor]] of [[Baghdad Vilayet|Baghdad Province]] [[Giritli Sırrı Pasha]] and composer [[Leyla Saz]] as their second son. His older brother was Yusuf Razi Bel (1870–1947), who later became an engineer.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Çetin |first1=Mahmut |title=Boğaz'daki aşiret |year=1997 |publisher=Edile |language=tr |page=99 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Neyzi |first1=Nezihe |author2=Leyla Neyzi |title=Küçük hanım'dan rubu asırlık adam'a: Nezihe Neyzi'den oğlu Nezih Neyzi'ye |year=1999 |language=tr |page=20 }}
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After finishing [[Galatasaray High School#Modern period (1868–1923)|Galatasaray High School]] in Istanbul, he was sent to [[France]] for higher education. He attended [[Académie Julian]] for studies in painting and then studied at the [[École Centrale Paris]], graduating with a degree in civil engineering before he got his further education in architecture at the [[École des Beaux Arts]] in [[Paris]].<ref name="kh1"/><ref>{{cite book |last1=Beck |first1=Christa |author2=Christiane Forsting |title=Istanbul: an architectural guide |year=1997 |page=92 |isbn=3-89508-638-X }}</ref> He thus became the first formally educated Turkish architect.<ref>{{cite book |editor-last=Evin |editor-first=Ahmet |title=Architecture Education in the Islamic World |series=Architectural Transformations in the Islamic World |year=1986 |publisher=Concept Media (for the [[Aga Khan Award for Architecture]]) |last=Pamir |first=Haluk |chapter=Architectural Education in Turkey in its Social Context |page=135}}</ref>
After finishing [[Galatasaray High School#Modern period (1868–1923)|Galatasaray High School]] in [[Istanbul]], he was sent to [[France]] for higher education. He attended [[Académie Julian]] for studies in painting and then studied at the [[École Centrale Paris]], graduating with a degree in civil engineering before he got his further education in architecture at the [[École des Beaux-Arts|École des Beaux Arts]] in [[Paris]].<ref name="kh1"/><ref>{{cite book |last1=Beck |first1=Christa |author2=Christiane Forsting |title=Istanbul: an architectural guide |year=1997 |page=92 |isbn=3-89508-638-X }}</ref> He became the first Turkish architect to receive a Western formal education in architecture.<ref>{{cite book |editor-last=Evin |editor-first=Ahmet |title=Architecture Education in the Islamic World |series=Architectural Transformations in the Islamic World |year=1986 |publisher=Concept Media (for the [[Aga Khan Award for Architecture]]) |last=Pamir |first=Haluk |chapter=Architectural Education in Turkey in its Social Context |page=135}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Early work===
===Early work===
After returning home in 1897, Vedat Tek contributed with his projects to the forming of the first Turkish national architecture movement ({{lang-tr|Birinci Ulusal Mimarlık}})<ref name="sz"/> along with [[Mimar Kemaleddin Bey]].<ref name="kh1">{{cite news |url=http://www.kenthaber.com/Haber/Genel/Kose/yilmaz-erguvenc/son-yuzyilin-turk-mimarlik-sanatina-genel-bir-bakis--ii/3e934b7d-a35f-4d65-a547-42efd4757541 |newspaper=Kent Haber |title=Son Yüzyılın Türk Mimarlık Sanatına Genel Bir Bakış (II) |author=Ergüvenç , Yılmaz |date=2007-03-30 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928215902/http://www.kenthaber.com/Haber/Genel/Kose/yilmaz-erguvenc/son-yuzyilin-turk-mimarlik-sanatina-genel-bir-bakis--ii/3e934b7d-a35f-4d65-a547-42efd4757541 |archive-date=2011-09-28 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> He served awhile as the chief architect of the Engineering Corps at the Ministry of War. Later, Sultan [[Mehmet V]] appointed him chief court architect.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sözen |first1=Metin |author2=Mete Tapan |title=50 yılın Türk mimarisi |year=1973 |language=Turkish |page=101 }}</ref>
After returning home in 1897, Vedat Tek contributed with his projects to the forming of the First Turkish National Architecture movement ({{lang-tr|Birinci Ulusal Mimarlık}})<ref name="sz"/> along with [[Mimar Kemaleddin]].<ref name="kh1">{{cite news |url=http://www.kenthaber.com/Haber/Genel/Kose/yilmaz-erguvenc/son-yuzyilin-turk-mimarlik-sanatina-genel-bir-bakis--ii/3e934b7d-a35f-4d65-a547-42efd4757541 |newspaper=Kent Haber |title=Son Yüzyılın Türk Mimarlık Sanatına Genel Bir Bakış (II) |author=Ergüvenç, Yılmaz |date=2007-03-30 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928215902/http://www.kenthaber.com/Haber/Genel/Kose/yilmaz-erguvenc/son-yuzyilin-turk-mimarlik-sanatina-genel-bir-bakis--ii/3e934b7d-a35f-4d65-a547-42efd4757541 |archive-date=2011-09-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He served awhile as the chief architect of the Engineering Corps at the Ministry of War. Later, Sultan [[Mehmed V]] appointed him chief court architect.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sözen |first1=Metin |author2=Mete Tapan |title=50 yılın Türk mimarisi |year=1973 |language=tr |page=101 }}</ref>


He also gave lectures at Sanayi-i Nefise Mekteb-i (today's [[Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts]]) and Mühendis Mekteb-i Alisi (today's [[Istanbul Technical University]]). Vedat Tek was one of the first Turkish lecturers at the Academy of Fine Arts.
He also gave lectures at Sanayi-i Nefise Mekteb-i (today's [[Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University]]) and Mühendis Mekteb-i Alisi (today's [[Istanbul Technical University]]). Vedat Tek was one of the first Turkish lecturers at the Academy of Fine Arts.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}


===Architect of the Post and Telegraph Ministry===
===Architect of the Post and Telegraph Ministry===
Vedat Tek became popular as an architect because of his project for the [[Kastamonu Governor's Office]] (1902). He was appointed architect for the Ministry of Post and Telegraph in 1905. His main assignment was the [[Istanbul Main Post Office]], his largest achievement in his architectural career.
Vedat Tek became popular as an architect because of his project for the [[Kastamonu Governor's Office]] (1902). He was appointed architect for the Ministry of Post and Telegraph in 1905. His main assignment was the [[Istanbul Main Post Office]], his largest achievement in his architectural career.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}


===Chief architect of the Ottoman Palaces===
===Chief architect of the Ottoman Palaces===
[[File:LimanHan.jpg|thumb|Liman Han in Sirkeci built while he was the Chief architect of the Ottoman Palaces]]
Vedat Tek became the chief architect of the palaces after Sultan [[Abdul Hamid II]] left the throne in 1909 and was succeeded by [[Mehmed V]]. As such, he restored about 20 palaces. But when [[Mehmed VI]] became sultan, he was dismissed.
Vedat Tek became the chief architect of the palaces after Sultan [[Abdul Hamid II]] left the throne in 1909 and was succeeded by [[Mehmed V]]. As such, he restored about 20 palaces. But when [[Mehmed VI]] became sultan, he was dismissed.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}


===Republic era===
===Republic era===
After the [[History of the Republic of Turkey|proclamation of the Republic of Turkey]], Vedat Tek was called to [[Ankara]]. He built the second building for the [[Grand National Assembly of Turkey]] and the [[Kiosk Museum|Gazi Pavilion ]] there. While he was preparing plans for [[Ankara Palas]], however, the project was taken out of his hands and given to [[Mimar Kemaleddin]].{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}<!-- cannot use Wikipedia as a source-->
After the [[History of the Republic of Turkey|proclamation of the Republic of Turkey]], Vedat Tek was called to [[Ankara]]. He built the second building for the [[Grand National Assembly of Turkey]] and the [[Kiosk Museum|Gazi Pavilion]] there. While he was preparing plans for [[Ankara Palas]], however, the project was taken out of his hands and given to [[Mimar Kemaleddin]].{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}<!-- cannot use Wikipedia as a source-->


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vedat Tek was married to Firdevs. From this marriage, they had three daughters.<ref>{{cite book |title=Türk dili: dil ve edebiyat dergisi |volume=634-636 |year=2004 |publisher=Türk Dil Kurumu |language=Turkish |page=614}}</ref>
Vedat Tek was married to Firdevs Hanım. From this marriage, they had three daughters.<ref>{{cite book |title=Türk dili: dil ve edebiyat dergisi |volume=634-636 |year=2004 |publisher=Türk Dil Kurumu |language=tr |page=614}}</ref>


Vedat Tek died in 1942 and was laid to rest at the [[Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery]] in Istanbul.
Vedat Tek died in 1942 and was laid to rest at the [[Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery]] in Istanbul.


==Projects and buildings==
==Projects and buildings==
[[File:Vedat Tek Evi, Nişantası.jpg|thumb|240px|right|House of Vedat Tek in [[Nişantaşı]], [[Istanbul]].]]
[[File:Vedat_Tek_House.jpg|thumb|240px|right|House of Vedat Tek in [[Nişantaşı]], [[Istanbul]].]]
[[File:TBMM6549.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Second Turkish parliament building (Republic Museum today), Ankara. An example of the [[Architecture of Turkey#1920s to early 1930s: First national architectural movement|First National Architecture Movement]].]]
[[File:Ankara asv2021-10 img71 Republic Museum.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Second Turkish parliament building (Republic Museum today), Ankara. An example of the [[Architecture of Turkey#1920s to early 1930s: First national architectural movement|First National Architecture Movement]].]]


He was the architect of various beautiful buildings in Istanbul; some of his notable projects and buildings including:
He was the architect of various beautiful buildings in Istanbul; some of his notable projects and buildings including:
* [[İzmit Clock Tower]], [[İzmit]] (1901)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haber10.com/haber/143388/ |newspaper=Haber 10 |title=Yaz saati uygulaması faydalı mı? |author=Altan, Mehmet |date=2008-10-26 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[İzmit Clock Tower]], [[İzmit]] (1901)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haber10.com/haber/143388/ |newspaper=Haber 10 |title=Yaz saati uygulaması faydalı mı? |author=Altan, Mehmet |date=2008-10-26 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[Kastamonu Governor's Office]], [[Kastamonu]] (1901),<ref name="sz"/>
* [[Kastamonu Governor's Office]], [[Kastamonu]] (1901),<ref name="sz"/>
* [[Liman Han]], [[Sirkeci]]
* [[Istanbul Main Post Office]], [[Sirkeci]] (1905–1909),<ref name="sz"/><ref name="kh1"/>
* [[Istanbul Main Post Office]], [[Sirkeci]] (1905–1909),<ref name="sz"/><ref name="kh1"/>
* [[Istanbul Land Registry and Cadastre Building]], [[Sultanahmet, Fatih|Sultanahmet]] (1908),<ref name="kh1"/>
* [[Istanbul Land Registry and Cadastre Building]], [[Sultanahmet, Fatih|Sultanahmet]] (1908),<ref name="kh1"/>
* [[House of Vedat Tek]], [[Nişantaşı]] (1913)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/cuma/5615786.asp?gid=67 |newspaper=Hürriyet |title=Savaş askere gitti hiper bize emanet |author=Özbey, Savaş |date=2006-12-15 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[House of Vedat Tek]], [[Nişantaşı]] (1913)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/cuma/5615786.asp?gid=67 |newspaper=Hürriyet |title=Savaş askere gitti hiper bize emanet |author=Özbey, Savaş |date=2006-12-15 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[Aviation Martyrs' Monument]], [[Fatih]] (1914–1916)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kenthaber.com/marmara/istanbul/fatih/Rehber/anit-ve-heykeller/tayyare-sehitleri-aniti |newspaper=Kent Haber |title=Tayyare Şehitleri Anıtı |date=2008-02-11 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100208222331/http://www.kenthaber.com/marmara/istanbul/fatih/Rehber/anit-ve-heykeller/tayyare-sehitleri-aniti |archive-date=2010-02-08 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref>
* [[Aviation Martyrs' Monument]], [[Fatih]] (1914–1916)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kenthaber.com/marmara/istanbul/fatih/Rehber/anit-ve-heykeller/tayyare-sehitleri-aniti |newspaper=Kent Haber |title=Tayyare Şehitleri Anıtı |date=2008-02-11 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100208222331/http://www.kenthaber.com/marmara/istanbul/fatih/Rehber/anit-ve-heykeller/tayyare-sehitleri-aniti |archive-date=2010-02-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Haydarpaşa Ferryboat Pier]], [[Haydarpaşa]] (1915–1917)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.turkiyeturizm.com/news_detail.php?id=28384&uniq_id=1283719050 |publisher=TürkiyeTurizm.com |title=Kütahya'nın adi, seramikle anlatılan rivayete dayanıyor |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 }}</ref><ref>Freely, John (2000) ''The companion guide to Istanbul and around the Marmara'' 428p 264pp</ref>
* [[Haydarpaşa Ferryboat Pier]], [[Haydarpaşa]] (1915–1917)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.turkiyeturizm.com/news_detail.php?id=28384&uniq_id=1283719050 |publisher=TürkiyeTurizm.com |title=Kütahya'nın adi, seramikle anlatılan rivayete dayanıyor |date=14 June 2010 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 }}</ref><ref>Freely, John (2000) ''The companion guide to Istanbul and around the Marmara'' 428p 264pp</ref>
* [[Moda Ferryboat Pier]], [[Kadıköy|Moda, Kadıköy]] (1917) (used since July 1, 2001 as a restaurant),<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.turizmdebusabah.com/haber_detay~haberNo~41331~rsayi~1.htm |newspaper=Turizmde Bu Sabah |title=İçki yasağı zirveye çıktı |date=2008-08-26 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[Moda Ferryboat Pier]], [[Kadıköy|Moda, Kadıköy]] (1917) (used since July 1, 2001 as a restaurant),<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.turizmdebusabah.com/haber_detay~haberNo~41331~rsayi~1.htm |newspaper=Turizmde Bu Sabah |title=İçki yasağı zirveye çıktı |date=2008-08-26 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* Doğancılar Public Park, [[Üsküdar]] (1920),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://baglarbasisoyak.blogcu.com/etiket/uskudar%20daki%20tarihi%20camiler |publisher=Soyak Bağlarbaşı Evleri Blog |title=Bölgemizin Tarihçesi-Doğancılar |date=2008-02-29 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* Doğancılar Public Park, [[Üsküdar]] (1920),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://baglarbasisoyak.blogcu.com/etiket/uskudar%20daki%20tarihi%20camiler |publisher=Soyak Bağlarbaşı Evleri Blog |title=Bölgemizin Tarihçesi-Doğancılar |date=2008-02-29 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[Çankaya Gazi Mansion]], [[Ankara]] (1924),<ref>{{cite book |last1=Öndin |first1=Nilüfer |title=Cumhuriyet'in kültür politikası ve sanat, 1923-1950 |year=2003 |language=Turkish |page=78 }}</ref>
* [[Çankaya Gazi Mansion]], [[Ankara]] (1924),<ref>{{cite book |last1=Öndin |first1=Nilüfer |title=Cumhuriyet'in kültür politikası ve sanat, 1923-1950 |year=2003 |language=tr |page=78 }}</ref>
* Second Turkish Grand National Assembly Building, Ankara (1924).<ref name="sz"/><ref name="tz"/> (used since October 20, 1980 as the [[Republic Museum]])<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kenthaber.com/ic-anadolu/ankara/altindag/Rehber/muzeler/cumhuriyet-muzesi |newspaper=Kent Haber |title=Cumhuriyet Müzesi |date=2008-02-05 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* Second Turkish Grand National Assembly Building, Ankara (1924).<ref name="sz"/><ref name="tz"/> (used since October 20, 1980 as the [[Republic Museum]])<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kenthaber.com/ic-anadolu/ankara/altindag/Rehber/muzeler/cumhuriyet-muzesi |newspaper=Kent Haber |title=Cumhuriyet Müzesi |date=2008-02-05 |language=tr |access-date=2010-09-02 }}</ref>
* [[Ankara Palas]], Ankara - Designed in 1924 by him as Ministry of Health building, however completed in 1928 by [[Mimar Kemaleddin Bey]] as a hotel for the members of the [[Turkish Grand National Assembly]]. It is used today as an official state [[guest house]].<ref name="tz"/>
* [[Ankara Palas]], Ankara - Designed in 1924 by him as Ministry of Health building, however completed in 1928 by [[Mimar Kemaleddin Bey]] as a hotel for the members of the [[Turkish Grand National Assembly]]. It is used today as an official state [[guest house]].<ref name="tz"/>


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Vedat Tek
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Born1873
Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
Died1942 (aged 68–69)
Istanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Alma materAcadémie Julian, Paris
École Centrale Paris and
Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, France
OccupationArchitect
SpouseFirdevs Hanım
Children3
BuildingsSecond Turkish Grand National Assembly Building, Ankara[1][2]
Istanbul Main Post Office, Sirkeci[1]
Istanbul Land Registry and Cadastre Building, Sultanahmet,
Kastamonu Governor's Office

Mehmet Vedat Tek (Ottoman Turkish: محمد وداد, romanized: Mehmed Vedad; 1873 – 1942) was a Turkish architect. The last court architect of the Ottoman Empire, Vedat Tek was one of two leading figures of the First Turkish National Architectural Movement, alongside Mimar Kemaleddin.

Early life and education[edit]

Of Cretan Muslim origin, Vedat Tek was born in Istanbul to the governor of Baghdad Province Giritli Sırrı Pasha and composer Leyla Saz as their second son. His older brother was Yusuf Razi Bel (1870–1947), who later became an engineer.[3][4]

After finishing Galatasaray High School in Istanbul, he was sent to France for higher education. He attended Académie Julian for studies in painting and then studied at the École Centrale Paris, graduating with a degree in civil engineering before he got his further education in architecture at the École des Beaux Arts in Paris.[5][6] He became the first Turkish architect to receive a Western formal education in architecture.[7]

Career[edit]

Early work[edit]

After returning home in 1897, Vedat Tek contributed with his projects to the forming of the First Turkish National Architecture movement (Turkish: Birinci Ulusal Mimarlık)[1] along with Mimar Kemaleddin.[5] He served awhile as the chief architect of the Engineering Corps at the Ministry of War. Later, Sultan Mehmed V appointed him chief court architect.[8]

He also gave lectures at Sanayi-i Nefise Mekteb-i (today's Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University) and Mühendis Mekteb-i Alisi (today's Istanbul Technical University). Vedat Tek was one of the first Turkish lecturers at the Academy of Fine Arts.[citation needed]

Architect of the Post and Telegraph Ministry[edit]

Vedat Tek became popular as an architect because of his project for the Kastamonu Governor's Office (1902). He was appointed architect for the Ministry of Post and Telegraph in 1905. His main assignment was the Istanbul Main Post Office, his largest achievement in his architectural career.[citation needed]

Chief architect of the Ottoman Palaces[edit]

Liman Han in Sirkeci built while he was the Chief architect of the Ottoman Palaces

Vedat Tek became the chief architect of the palaces after Sultan Abdul Hamid II left the throne in 1909 and was succeeded by Mehmed V. As such, he restored about 20 palaces. But when Mehmed VI became sultan, he was dismissed.[citation needed]

Republic era[edit]

After the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, Vedat Tek was called to Ankara. He built the second building for the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the Gazi Pavilion there. While he was preparing plans for Ankara Palas, however, the project was taken out of his hands and given to Mimar Kemaleddin.[citation needed]

Personal life[edit]

Vedat Tek was married to Firdevs Hanım. From this marriage, they had three daughters.[9]

Vedat Tek died in 1942 and was laid to rest at the Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery in Istanbul.

Projects and buildings[edit]

House of Vedat Tek in Nişantaşı, Istanbul.
Second Turkish parliament building (Republic Museum today), Ankara. An example of the First National Architecture Movement.

He was the architect of various beautiful buildings in Istanbul; some of his notable projects and buildings including:

The First National Architecture was characterized by the creation of entirely new designs with elements taken off the Seljuk and Ottoman architecture. The buildings all over the country designed in that style had a sweeping overhanging roof, tiled panels on the façade, large arched windows and jutting semi-circular ornaments in common.[1]

Vedat Tek was known for his colorful and ornate style in architecture.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b c Yale, Pat (2010-01-10). "Climbing through Ankara's history: From Ulus to the Kale". Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  3. ^ Çetin, Mahmut (1997). Boğaz'daki aşiret (in Turkish). Edile. p. 99.
  4. ^ Neyzi, Nezihe; Leyla Neyzi (1999). Küçük hanım'dan rubu asırlık adam'a: Nezihe Neyzi'den oğlu Nezih Neyzi'ye (in Turkish). p. 20.
  5. ^ a b c d Ergüvenç, Yılmaz (2007-03-30). "Son Yüzyılın Türk Mimarlık Sanatına Genel Bir Bakış (II)". Kent Haber (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
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  7. ^ Pamir, Haluk (1986). "Architectural Education in Turkey in its Social Context". In Evin, Ahmet (ed.). Architecture Education in the Islamic World. Architectural Transformations in the Islamic World. Concept Media (for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture). p. 135.
  8. ^ Sözen, Metin; Mete Tapan (1973). 50 yılın Türk mimarisi (in Turkish). p. 101.
  9. ^ Türk dili: dil ve edebiyat dergisi (in Turkish). Vol. 634–636. Türk Dil Kurumu. 2004. p. 614.
  10. ^ Altan, Mehmet (2008-10-26). "Yaz saati uygulaması faydalı mı?". Haber 10 (in Turkish). Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  11. ^ Özbey, Savaş (2006-12-15). "Savaş askere gitti hiper bize emanet". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  12. ^ "Tayyare Şehitleri Anıtı". Kent Haber (in Turkish). 2008-02-11. Archived from the original on 2010-02-08. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  13. ^ "Kütahya'nın adi, seramikle anlatılan rivayete dayanıyor" (in Turkish). TürkiyeTurizm.com. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  14. ^ Freely, John (2000) The companion guide to Istanbul and around the Marmara 428p 264pp
  15. ^ "İçki yasağı zirveye çıktı". Turizmde Bu Sabah (in Turkish). 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  16. ^ "Bölgemizin Tarihçesi-Doğancılar" (in Turkish). Soyak Bağlarbaşı Evleri Blog. 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  17. ^ Öndin, Nilüfer (2003). Cumhuriyet'in kültür politikası ve sanat, 1923-1950 (in Turkish). p. 78.
  18. ^ "Cumhuriyet Müzesi". Kent Haber (in Turkish). 2008-02-05. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  • Tonguç, Saffet Emre; Pat Yale (2010). Istanbul Hakkında Herşey (in Turkish). Istanbul: Boyut Yayınları.
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