Architectural Technologies and Sustainability Expert Alara Binat shares her insights from Decorex, one of Europe’s leading international interior design fairs, with Hitit Mod readers.

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.

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.

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 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.

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”.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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...”

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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