Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Technics Technologies Education Management-TTEM, cilt.19, sa.2, ss.43-51, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study examines the architectural characteristics, historical context, and current conservation challenges of Kılıçlar Station, constructed in 1925 as part of the Ankara–Sivas railway line during the early Republican era in Turkey. The station follows the standardized Type III typology commonly applied to rural railway buildings in the late Ottoman and early Republican periods. Originally serving a military and logistical function, the station is composed of a two-storey central mass with single-storey wings, built with masonry, wooden elements, and Jack Arch flooring. Over time, the structure has experienced material deterioration, primarily due to moisture damage and inappropriate alterations. Through on-site documentation and typological analysis, this study evaluates the building’s current condition and proposes restoration interventions based on principles of minimal intervention, material compatibility, and reversibility. The findings underline the importance of preserving Kılıçlar Station not only as an architectural asset but also as a significant representation of Turkey’s early railway heritage and infrastructural modernization efforts.