IDEART Uluslararası Tasarım ve Sanat Dergisi

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The Salepçioğlu Mosque, located in the Konak district of Izmir, reflects the late-period characteristics of
Ottoman architecture and was built between 1897 and 1907. The mosque has a symmetrical layout, with the
upper floor serving as a prayer area and the lower floor functioning as a madrasa. This study examines in detail
the mosque's interior design, materials used, and decorative elements.
Through on-site observation and analysis, the relationship between the structural composition of the facade and
the interior layout has been explored. The findings reveal that the mosque’s design blends the classical forms of
Ottoman architecture with the artistic understandings of the period, establishing it as an important structure both
in terms of functionality and aesthetics. The intricate decorative elements within the mosque demonstrate the
craftsmanship of the era and the mastery of material usage. Additionally, the symmetrical and holistic approach
to spatial design has endowed the mosque with an architectural identity that accommodates both religious and
educational functions. In this context, the Salepçioğlu Mosque serves as a significant example for understanding
the transformation of Ottoman architecture in its later period.