Architecture
26 August Campus has been placed with its unique architecture in an area of 125 thousand square meters in Kayışdağı's slopes on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. From August 26 settlement fascinated the visitors to visit the architectural concept, which belongs to Dalan once again be the founder of our University. Seljuk architecture inspired by the August 26 settlement in the 5-8 storey buildings, each of these buildings surrounding the hotel has two different students. Into the building, height of 22 meters to reach the large doors are entered, lit courtyard with plenty of typical features of Seljuk architecture, modern buildings to be transferred today from the bears. Outer side of the building, is covered with natural stones were brought from Anatolia. Symbol of the university, the Seljuk architecture-specific, representing men and women is a double-headed eagle. This symbol, in the main entrance of the site and buildings can be seen in various places.
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