Arkitekt: The Catalyst for Istanbul's Urban Change and Local Reactions in the Interwar Years

In the framework of modernization process initiated after the proclamation of Turkish Republic that affects the country’s socio-economic, political and cultural structure, this contribution highlights how the journal Arkitekt functioned as a platform showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of urban studies in Turkey. The main focus is to explore how the journal served as a propaganda tool, guiding the public in the modernization of Istanbul, while also providing a discussion forum for professionals to express local reactions in the 1930s.