The 28th iteration of the Istanbul Theatre Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and curated by Mehmet Birkiye, will take place from October 22 to November 19.

Venice Design Week, held annually every October since 2010, will take place this year between October 12 and 20 with the theme “Out of Context.”

Celebrated under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design,” World Architecture Day 2024 emphasizes the role of young architects in urban planning and development. We’ve curated a list of architecture events taking place throughout October across various cities in Turkey.

We've curated a collection of the most striking temporary spatial concepts and installations crafted for music festivals in 2024.

The London Design Festival (LDF) is once again bringing together leading figures and brands from the design world with emerging talents this year. Taking place from September 14 to 20, 2024, the 22nd edition of the festival will unfold across the city with a rich program that pulses with global creativity.

We spoke with Gülnur Özdağlar, a pioneer of the upcycling movement, about her inspiring designs, the creative processes behind her work, and her upcoming projects.

We spoke with Mert Uslu, the architect behind the PAKO Social Life Campus for Stray Animals in İzmir, a pioneering project in terms of rehabilitation and adoption, about the design process and the project’s aim to improve the living conditions of stray animals.

We’ve curated a selection of open-air cinema events for those who want to blend the magic of movies with the charm of summer nights.

For those seeking unique and one-of-a-kind experiences, we’ve curated some of the most popular themed accommodations available on the Airbnb platform.

A seamless blend of technology and sustainability, Petit Pli’s “Clothes That Grow” concept introduces an innovative perspective to fashion.

As a creative partner for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH invites visitors to embark on an unforgettable journey with a special stand at Club France, the official fan zone of Team France.

IKEA has unveiled a new pet collection, “UTSÅDD,” crafted with insights from veterinarians and pet product experts.

If you’re yearning for a holiday immersed in nature this summer but don’t want to sacrifice comfort, we’ve curated a list of standout glamping facilities in Türkiye that you definitely want to check out.

This summer, we’re delving into a variety of fun and educational workshops for kids, hosted by cultural and art institutions and led by expert instructors.

The Design Museum, celebrating Barbie’s 65th anniversary, opens its doors to one of 2024’s most captivating fashion events, “Barbie: The Exhibition.”

For Hitit Mod readers, we asked Nazar Şigaher, an interior architect and designer, about his sources of inspiration, sense of design, and design principles.

The countdown to New York’s 5th Avenue Museum Mile Festival has begun. This festival, which will extend from the museums onto the streets on the evening of June 18, invites all art lovers to celebrate its 46th anniversary.

For people who wish to gain new skills or keep their knowledge up-to-date, we navigated through the online education platforms that fit the bill and explored the benefits they provide.

The third “Upcycle Istanbul Art and Design Festival”, organized by the sustainable social impact platform Upcycle Istanbul, will take place at Müze Gazhane from June 5 to 9, 2024.

We have selected outstanding books for those who want to explore urban life, the sustainability notion, cuisines of different cultures and life stories of artists, through comic books.

We have compiled exclusive programs for International Museum Day with the 2024 theme of “Museums for Education and Research”.

Within the scope of May 10th-16th, “The Week of Persons with Disabilities”, we’ve reviewed accessible designs for everyone.

The 6th Mardin Biennial, curated by Ali Akay, will be hosted from May 10th to June 10th, 2024. Titled “Further Away”, the biennial asks questions about how we can go beyond today’s artistic, political, and sociological issues that we face.

This year, Milan Design Week (Fuorisalone) will treat its visitors to a wealth of events, exhibitions, and installations spread across the city from April 15th to 21st, 2024, all under the theme “Materia Natura,” with nature taking center stage.

We explore art-themed books that nurture children’s imagination, uncover their creativity and develop their emotional intelligence.

The new film “Neandreia,” produced by Ömer Atay and Serra Ciliv and directed by Reha Erdem, stands out as Türkiye's first ecologically sustainable film production.

The exhibition Upfalling Ones, where Özlem Günyol & Mustafa Kunt invite the audience into a world where societal power symbols are fragmented and reimagined, awaits art enthusiasts at Dirimart Dolapdere until April 28th.

We explore the world’s first cookbook, written by a chef, on the nourishment of cats and dogs, as well as PetChef, Turkey’s first gourmet market for pets.

We explore libraries in Turkey renowned for their extensive collection archives, catering to both book lovers and researchers, while also capturing attention with their architectural designs.

On March 23rd, the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein is set to unveil its latest exhibition, “Transform! Designing the Future of Energy,” offering insights into the transformation of the energy sector from a design perspective.

The historical building’s transformation into the İşbank Museum of Painting Sculpture, which opened its doors on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, was realized through the design by TEĞET Architectural Office.

The architect Feza Ökten Koca, the founder of Feza DSGN, shares her impressions on the Maison & Objet fair, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in Paris this year, as well as the exhibited products.

In London, Serpentine opens to visit the artist Refik Anadol’s exhibition titled as “Echoes of the Earth: Living Archive” on February 16. In his first major solo exhibition in the UK, Anadol puts on display his most mighty artificial intelligence art project to date.

We have compiled the prominent museums and art galleries in Turkey that moved their exhibitions to digital media.

One of the most visited museums in the world, Tate Modern’s collection meets the art lovers through the exhibition “The Dynamic Eye: Beyond Op and Kinetic Art” at Artİstanbul Feshane until May 19th.

“LV DREAM”, the cultural destination of Louis Vuitton in Paris, is revealing the innovative transformation of the brand during its 160-year journey.

Maison & Objet Paris, the international design and decoration exhibition, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center between 18th and 22nd January.

We have compiled a list of documentaries that explore the relationship between nature and humanity, environmental pollution, the climate crisis, and the significance of sustainable living.

Labirinto della Masone, a prominent museum in Italy, is currently hosting “Words and Images,” an exhibition dedicated to Orhan Pamuk, the recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature, showcasing his unpublished graphic works.

The exhibition “In the Realm of Three Inland Seas” at Salt Beyoğlu showcases a retrospective of Handan Börüteçene’s works, which have been intricately connected with nature, history, and archaeology for over forty years.

We have curated iconic and contemporary design products with various functions from world-renowned designers and prominent brands as alternative gift options for architects in the new year.

Architect-Circular Designer Özgül Öztürk elucidates the transformative power of compost, its impact on sustainability, and key considerations for readers of Hitit Mod.

The “DIVA” exhibition, which explores the concept of “divas” in opera, stage, popular music, and cinema and examines how it has changed and transformed over time through the creativity of iconic artists, is at the V&A Museum until April 7, 2024.

From Victoria Beckham to Palm Angels, and from Balmain to Etro, more than 50 luxury designs from the high fashion world are showcased in the “Golden Opulence” exhibition at Tophane-i Amire Culture and Art Center until December 12th.

We have compiled podcasts on architecture and the city, featuring discussions by prominent figures in the field where they delve into various topics, including human health, quality of life, climate and energy crises, technology, and gender roles.

We have compiled inspiring podcasts in which experts from various fields address the “climate crisis” and “environment” from different perspectives.

The Le Monde d’Hermès kiosk met the fashion lovers in Istanbul after making appearances in Prague, Barcelona, Kuwait, Austin, Haikou, Jakarta, and Lisbon.

With its new exhibition, the Bundeskunsthalle revives the spirit of postmodernism from the ‘60s to the ‘90s, showcasing striking examples from design, architecture, fashion, cinema, and literature.

Hitit Seramik’s Marketing Director Banu Gül Ergün, who has an M.Sc. in Architecture, shares her impressions of Cersaie 2023.

The exhibition “Istanbul as Far as the Eye Can See: Views Across Five Centuries” at Meşher invites visitors to gaze across Istanbul’s skyline from one end to the other, presenting a 500-year visual chronicle of the Ottoman capital city. The Curators Ebru Esra Satıcı and Şeyda Çetin explain the exhibition’s mood through the theme of “dualities”.

Alongside the plays featured in the 27th Istanbul Theater Festival, which is distinguished by its rich program, we have compiled a list of notable plays from various playhouses, including productions from IBB City Theaters, with productions that are preparing to open their curtains for the first time and works that have been brought to the stage for the first time.

We have selected 10 architecture and design books published in 2023, covering topics ranging from the works of prominent architectural offices to urban assessments, from the history of contemporary architecture to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of space.

The World Architecture Day, celebrated globally every year on the first Monday of October, is taking place this year with the theme of “Architecture for Resilient Communities”.

The “Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings”, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy, from September 25 to 29, 2023.

Design Museum’s new exhibition opens its doors in September: Career stories of creatives who changed the course of the fashion world with striking, eccentric, and radical productions...

We have reviewed toys from health-conscious, eco-friendly, and design-oriented brands that inspire children’s imagination and contribute to their development.

Exploring dichotomies such as light and darkness, death and life, past and present, the “A New Story – Photographs From and Around Göbeklitepe” exhibition is put under the microscope in Hitit Mod’s Art Exploration of the Month section.

The Herzog & de Meuron exhibition is now open at the Royal Academy of Arts! This exhibition takes a unique approach, prioritizing the process of how buildings come into existence and the experiences of their users, diverging from the typical focus on the end product usually seen in architecture exhibitions.

While the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale continues, here’s an alternative route for those interested in heading to the city center to discover intriguing screenings taking place simultaneously…

“In this mood of ambiguity, Balık Kavağa Çıkınca (When Pigs Fly) traces the temporal expressions embedded in language and renders them visible by bringing them together.” (Cansu Cürgen, Avşar Gürpınar)

We explore summer festivals in the realms of music, film, gastronomy, and mixology for those who prefer outdoor activities over indoor ones on hot days.

We have compiled a list of tourism and recreation buildings in Turkey that stand out with their architectural design and have been awarded from various national and international platforms.

It is crucial for local producers and entrepreneurs to continue their commercial activities for the recovery of cities in the earthquake zone. We have compiled a list of local and boutique businesses that can be supported.

A new exhibition opened on May 24th at Salt Galata, one of our favorite spots in Istanbul, be it for its library, restaurant, and bookstore, or sometimes just to sit in its historic building and take in the view.

As the effects of the climate crisis escalate day by day, we have compiled a list of Instagram accounts where you can find inspiration and information about sustainability.

In the exhibition “Designing with Disaster”, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles explores the concept of “regenerative urbanism” through seven proposals.

Celebrated annually on May 18th, Museum Day and the subsequent Museum Week this year host numerous events centered around the theme “Museums, Sustainability, and Prosperity”.

Let’s explore Yelta Köm’s exhibition “her şey tanıdık, her şey yabancı” (all familiar, all foreign) at Versus Art Project. The artist describes the exhibition’s mood as follows: “The mood of this exhibition is a bit perplexing. It’s as if certain situations that we don’t typically notice converge on an ordinary afternoon and suddenly awaken us to a familiar yet alien dream...”

Hitit Seramik is set to participate in this year’s Coverings Fair, scheduled to take place in Orlando from April 18 to 21, 2023, showcasing its latest and innovative products.

World Water Day, celebrated globally on March 22nd every year, is themed as “Accelerating Change Through Partnerships and Cooperation” for the current year.

We’ve compiled 10 smartphone applications that you might find essential in emergency situations.

We interviewed the Interior Architect Zülal Çakıcı to delve into the specifics of the 100 Tiny Houses, currently under production, being crafted by a volunteer team comprising individuals from various disciplines, with the aim of dispatching them to the earthquake zone.

We have prepared a guide for you by examining the essential items that should be included in an emergency bag, helping you meet your needs after a disaster.

After the earthquake, there is an urgent need for temporary housing solutions for hundreds of thousands of people. The shelters provided by the Better Shelter Foundation are one of these solution initiatives.

We have compiled a list of special designs developed with a focus on natural disasters, ranging from pre-disaster public awareness kits to post-disaster lightweight, easy-to-install shelter units.

We interviewed Çiğdem Aslantaş, the founder of the Bongo Art Project, discussing Turkey’s first “Museum Education and Experience Space for the Visually Impaired”, supported by Hitit Seramik.

In her column, Banu Binat, who has an M.Sc. in Architecture, discusses the importance of leading a sustainable life and highlights examples that inspire her on this journey.

We’ve compiled 10 Instagram accounts that have particularly grabbed our attention, especially those distinguished for documenting apartment buildings and contributing to our collective memory.

Leaving a fairer and more sustainable world for future generations is achievable through adopting sustainable practices.

Many found themselves confined to the same room, often the same sofa, with self-care becoming haphazard and the concept of time occasionally overlooked.

While we now encounter the term “hygiene” more frequently in our daily lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, exploring the word’s origins takes us back to the Ancient Greece.

Florya, once one of the prominent resort areas in Istanbul, still maintains this status with its urban forest and vast sandy beach, offering a convenient option for a peaceful getaway close to the city center.

Sydney Opera House, the Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s “opus magnum”, has reopened the doors of its historic concert hall after more than two years of silence.

The World Architecture Festival, which has been serving as an international meeting platform for the global architecture community since 2008, will witness the competition of 12 offices and 18 projects from Turkey for the grand prize at the World Architecture Festival Awards this year.

From Gucci’s 2019 “Men’s Tailoring Campaign”. (By courtesy of Gucci and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London).

“Sustainability” is a concept that we have frequently heard in recent years due to the rising temperatures, droughts, forest fires, and other climate events worldwide.

Alper Derinboğaz, the founder of Salon, constructs the Dock American Walnut model as a topography in his moodboard design.

Burcu Şenparlak, who has an M.Sc. in Architecture and is one of the managing partners at Swanke Hayden Connell Architecture, infuses hope into the moodboard design where she interprets the MARS series.

The architect Görkem Volkan, the founder of GVDS, integrates the creative potential of Glare Mink from the Hit2Six collection into her moodboard design.

Dürrin Süer, one of the founding partners of M artı D Mimarlık, incorporates the connotations of textures and colors from the Scarlet series into the moodboard, centering around the theme of “well-being”.

Feza Ökten Koca, who has an M.Sc. in Architecture, elucidates the impact of the Cotto Napoli series on users through her moodboard design.

A moodboard design by the architect Yeşim Hatırlı highlighting the harmony of the “Hexagon” product with seasonal colors: “Autumn”

Hüray Erk, the Co-Founder of Metex Studio Erk, accentuates the personalization and uniqueness of each life in her moodboard design.

Pınar Gökbayrak, one of the founding partners of PAB Mimarlık, introduces Hitit’s Jupiter Copper product to the artificial intelligence program Midjourney, capable of visualizing texts, in her interpretation of the moodboard.

Begüm Yazgan, the Founding Partner of Yazgan Design Architecture, encapsulates the space she revitalized using a matrix inspired by Hitit Seramik’s “Hit2Six” themed products in her moodboard.

Buşra Al, the Founder of PLUGOFIS, demonstrates the role of materials in the transformation of design concepts into tangible reality through the moodboard featuring Hitit Seramik’s Rosetta Anthracite and Russell Ice products.

Umut İyigün, the Co-Founder of MUUM, transforms Hitit Seramik’s “Metall” product into the mysterious monolith of “2001: A Space Odyssey”, one of the most significant movies in the history of cinema.

Yeşim Kozanlı, the founder of Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture and Interior Design, seeks equilibrium in the topography of living spaces with the moodboard she crafted using Hitit Seramik’s Blitz model.

Yeşim Bakırküre, the Founder of Ypsilon Design, reexamines the concept of space through the light of Hitit Seramik’s “indigo” product, showcasing the earthy impact of porcelain in her design

Partners Erhan Kılıç and Çağrı Kaan Çetin from Habif Architects created the moodboard as an artificial intelligence exercise for Hitit Seramik.

Umut Cem Çağlayan, the founder of Caglayan Architects, highlights the profound connection between ceramics and water through the moodboard he created using Hitit Seramik’s Dust, indigo, and Nexos products.

Altıpatlar Mimarlik expresses the nostalgia of Istanbul through the dining table context in the “Dining Table” moodboard designed with the Uni, Selçuk, and Fiore Fantasia products by Hitit Seramik while reflecting the longing for the historical texture of Istanbul with the Earthstone product in the “Texture Beneath Istanbul” design.

Güzel İşler Atölyesi blends Hitit Seramik’s timeless, functional, and modern line of Hitit Ceramic's Hit2Power series with the principles of the Bauhaus movement.

Teğet Architectural Office constructs an imaginary topography inspired by Hitit Seramik's Cotto Napoli product line in the moodboard work titled “Relief”.

Inspired by Hitit Seramik’s Blur Blue Mix and Jupiter Anthracite products, s,a yalçıntaş mimarlık presents the moodboard titled “LINE AND DYNAMISM”.

Seda Davran Mimarlık’s moodboard creation, inspired by Hitit Seramik’s Blur Blue Mix series, pushes the limits of perception by presenting alternative realities, as in Escher's “Relativity.”

In their moodboard creation, MAS Architecture delves into the sensory “traces” that architecture leaves on our memories, using Hitit Seramik’s Terre Light Grey, Majestic Beige, and Silver Travertine Beige products.

Pamir Architecture brings a fresh perspective to architectural design with a nature-inspired moodboard, featuring Hitit Seramik’s Pazzia, Silver Travertine, and Vela collections.

In their moodboard design featuring Hitit Seramik’s “Ivy” collection, Rem Mimarlık draws inspiration from the tranquil, understated charm of Mediterranean architecture.

Eren Çıracı, co-founder of FIELDS Architecture & Industrial Design, presents a moodboard design that exudes harmony and timelessness, drawing from the natural, serene texture of Hitit Seramik’s “Etain” collection.