Erzurumlu Nafiz Bey Apartment

The Erzurumlu Nafiz Bey Apartment displays gray exterior walls and stands at the intersection of Işıklar Avenue and Alataş Street in Ankara.

Completed in 1922 under the direction of architect Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu, this residential structure marked the beginning of modern architecture in Republican Turkey.

The apartment building reflects the architectural transformation of Ankara during the early twentieth century, incorporating new design elements for urban living spaces.

Located at coordinates 39.940139° latitude and 32.861361° longitude, the apartment building maintains its original residential function in central Ankara.

This structure gained recognition as the first apartment in the city equipped with both an elevator and central heating system.

Location: Altındağ

Inception: 1922

Architects: Arif Hikmet Koyunoğlu

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.94014,32.86136

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:04