Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning, cilt.14, sa.1, ss.37-47, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study aims to theoretically evaluate the architecture of Early Republican Period in the context of socio-cultural developments along with modernity. The formation of the republican Turkey required a new approach in urban and architectural construction compatible with the new national identity. The dominant era of modern architecture coincided with the early years of the Republic. The emergence of the Modern Movement in architecture also influenced the way of life, and the modern living required new functional spaces in architecture. Gar Gazinosu is a casino-restaurant that provides a social space for inhabitants of Ankara, located next to the Railroad Station building. The main focus of this study will be on Gar Gazinosu as a cultural object, representing the revolutions of a new nation state. In this article the socio-cultural role of Gar Gazinosu will be discussed concerning three principles of Modern Movement, which are Internationalism, Zeitgeist, and industrial revolution. These principles will be examined based on the discourse of modernism in early 20th century architecture. Therefore, this article intends to offer a theoretical interpretation of the principles of modernity in relation to the unique context of Gar Gazinosu in terms of its formal style, location, and function. For the theoretical readings, main references will be the texts, which particularly dwelling on modernism and modern architecture.