From Yesterday to Today
The story of TARKEM continues to this day
2023
We took part in ResconExpo Real Estate, Construction and Urban Transformation Fair.
Our “Vakıflar Mansion/2” building was opened by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as “Village Institutes Memorial and Culture House/Köy Enstitüleri Anı ve Kültür Evi”.
Our “Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/3” building was opened by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as the “Guest House for Martyrs’ Relatives and Veterans”.
Our “Vakıflar Mansion/1” building was opened by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as the “Quiet Neighborhood AGORA/ Sakin Mekân AGORA”.
The restoration of Basmahan has been completed.
“Ahmet Nazım Peştamalcı Bazaar” was purchased.
The superior rights of Rahmi Bey Mansion was acquired.
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/1 has been completed.
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/2 has been completed.
The restoration of Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/3 as been completed.
In the Turkey’s Happiest Workplaces research conducted by Happy Place to Work®, we were chosen as Turkey’s happiest workplace in the Restoration/Conservation sector.
The restoration of the “Ay Yıldızlı Mansion” has started.
The restoration of Basmahan has started.
Basmahan superior rights were taken.
The restoration of the Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/3 has started.
Izmir Historical Kemeraltı Real Estate Investment Fund, which is the first example in the real estate investment fund ecosystem in terms of impact investment in Turkey, was established under the leadership of TARKEM and in cooperation with Re-Pie Portföy.
The Historical Port City of Izmir Nomination File and Site Management Plan were delivered.
2022
The Historical Port City of Izmir Nomination File was delivered to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
We are exactly 10 years old!
We took part in ResconExpo Real Estate, Construction and Urban Transformation Fair.
3×3 Videothon Kemeraltı Video Competition was held.
ICOMOS Legal, Administrative and International Scientific Committee (ICLAFI) Symposium and Annual Meeting was held.
We introduced Kemeraltı in the MasterChef program, which was shot in Izmir.
BALEV, became a partner of TARKEM.
TAİDER, became a partner of TARKEM.
EGİAD, became a partner of TARKEM.
İZSİAD, became a partner of TARKEM.
ESİAD, became a partner of TARKEM.
The Historical Port City of Izmir Site Management Plan was accepted unanimously and came into force.
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/2 has started.
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/1 has started.
Our project called “Eyes, Hearts, Hands”, which we applied to the European Union Horizon Program with 27 partners from 8 countries, was accepted.
The restoration of Tevfik Pasha Mansions has started.
The restoration of Arap Fırını Street Workshops/2 has started.
The restoration of Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/1 has started.
The restoration of The Historical Akın Passage has started.
Ay Yıldızlı Mansion Protocol was signed.
The Historical Port City of Izmir Decision Conference was held.
Site Managers Meeting was held.
December 2021
A protocol was signed between TARKEM and Konak Municipality to bring the 442 Street Offices 1 and 2 buildings back to life.
442 Street Offices 1
442 Street Offices 2
April 2021
The Albayrak Passage protocol was signed between TARKEM and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality.
March 2021
Mesrure Hanım Mansion has been rented.
UNESCO “The Historical Port City of Izmir” Communication and Coordination Office has been opened.
February 2021
Kestelli Mansion – 1 purchased.
The restoration of the Historic Istiklal School has been completed.
“Izmir Historical Port City” Coordination, Supervisory and Advisory Boards were established.
December 2020
Tevfik Pasha Mansions Protocol was signed between TARKEM and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality.
November 2020
Vakıflar Mansion – 2 rented.
Abdülaziz Ediz has been appointed as the Head of Izmir Historical Port City Area by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
October 2020
UNESCO Site Management Boundary determined.
September 2020
Blue Kortejo is open for service.
Vakıflar Mansion – 1 rented.
May 2020
TARKEM has been authorized by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to prepare the Site Management Plan and UNESCO World Heritage List nomination file for Izmir Historical Port City.
April 2020
The ” Historical Port City: Izmir” file was accepted to the UNESCO Tentative List.
December 2019
TARKEM received the “Best Cultural Heritage Protection Award” at Sign Of The City.
October 2019
TARKEM won the award in the Collaboration category at the Sustainable Business Awards.
September 2019
442 Street Offices – 3 purchased.
Kemeraltı Street took its place at Izmir International Fair 2019.
July 2019
Vakıflar Hotel is rented.
Restoration of the Historic Istiklal School has begun.
April 2019
Albayrak Passage has been purchased.
Moon Star Mansion is rented.
March 2019
Tentative List Application was made for Izmir Historical City Center to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
January 2019
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism became a partner of TARKEM through the company of DÖSİMM.
December 2018
TARKEM has started the restoration of Blue Cortijo, the first Real Estate Project.
November 2018
A protocol was signed with the property owners for the re-functioning of the former ALGA Chocolate Factory. ALKEM has been established.
September 2018
The Historic Istiklal School Guided Project Support submitted to Izmir Development Agency by Our City Izmir Association was accepted.
Izmir Governorship became a partner.
June 2018
Izmir Chamber of Commerce Became a Partner
May 2018
Historic Akin Passage has been rented.
April 2018
442 Street Offices – 2 Purchased.
February 2018
Tevfik Paşa Mansions Purchased (2nd Stage)
October 2017
Chamber of Shipping becomes a Partner
442 Street Offices – 1 Purchased
September 2017
YUROKEM has been established. Protocol was signed for Yusuf Rıza Old Primary School.
Tevfik Pasha Mansions Purchased (Phase 1)
July 2017
Blue Kortejo Purchased
May 2017
Izmir Commodity Exchange Became a Partner
April 2017
Aegean Region Chamber of Industry became a Partner.
March 2017
Aegean Exporters’ Associations Became Partners
January 2017
ORKEM established
December 2016
Creation of Historic Site Strategy and Operation Plans Completed
November 2012
116 partners came together to establish TARKEM in 2012.
TARKEM Activities Will Continue Increasingly...
We will continue to develop projects for the Historical Area together with all stakeholders in Izmir.