Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Domesticity Under Siege International Architectural Conference, Brighton, İngiltere, 2 - 04 Nisan 2025, cilt.1, ss.34-35, (Özet Bildiri)
Esrefpasa, a historic neighbourhood in Izmir, Turkey, offers a compelling case study for understanding the intricate
relationship between migration, urban transformation, and domestic life. The neighbourhood’s rich heritage serves as
a testament to the successive waves of migration that have shaped its character, particularly the significant impact of
the 1923 population exchange. This historical event has had a profound influence on the neighbourhood’s architectural
and social structure. In the contemporary era, Esrefpasa’s spatial and cultural dynamics are characterised by a constant
state of flux, which challenges traditional notions of the concept of home by effectively blurring the boundaries
between public and private spheres.
This paper analyses the socio-spatial transformations of Esrefpasa through a historical and cultural lens. Noteworthy
instances include the intricate craftsmanship of Anatolian Greek houses and the informal housing developed by
subsequent migrants. Utilizing the socio-spatial theories developed by scholars such as Hannah Arendt, Gaston
Bachelard, and others in the field, the paper explores how streets function as extensions of private space, thereby
facilitating dynamic interaction with communal life.
The study posits that the concept of domesticity in Esrefpasa emerges as a dynamic negotiation shaped by migration
and displacement, thereby challenging the conventional notion of home as a secluded refuge. The study, which is
aligned with the theme of “Domesticity Under Siege,” demonstrates how Esrefpasa’s streets and dwellings redefine the
public-private dichotomy. This redefined dichotomy offers insights into the resilience of domestic life amidst historical
and cultural disruptions.