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.
![Resconexpo Emlak İnsaat Kentsel Donusum Fuarı](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Resconexpo-Emlak-Insaat-Kentsel-Donusum-Fuari.webp)
Our “Vakıflar Mansion/2” building was opened by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as “Village Institutes Memorial and Culture House/Köy Enstitüleri Anı ve Kültür Evi”.
![Vakiflar Konagi 2](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-2-1.webp)
Our “Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/3” building was opened by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as the “Guest House for Martyrs’ Relatives and Veterans”.
![Arap Firini Sokagi Atolyeleri–3](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Arap-Firini-Sokagi-Atolyeleri–3-Sonra.webp)
Our “Vakıflar Mansion/1” building was opened by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as the “Quiet Neighborhood AGORA/ Sakin Mekân AGORA”.
![Vakiflar Konagi-1](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-1-1.webp)
The restoration of Basmahan has been completed.
![Basmahan](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Basmahan-2.webp)
“Ahmet Nazım Peştamalcı Bazaar” was purchased.
![Ahmet Nazım Peştamalcı Çarşısı](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ahmet-Nazim-Pestamalci-Carsisi-02.webp)
The superior rights of Rahmi Bey Mansion was acquired.
![Rahmi Bey Konağı](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rahmi-Bey-Konagi-02.webp)
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/1 has been completed.
![Vakiflar Konagi-1](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-1-2.webp)
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/2 has been completed.
![Vakiflar Konagi 2](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-2-8.webp)
The restoration of Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/3 as been completed.
![Arap Firini Sokagi Atolyeleri–3](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Arap-Firini-Sokagi-Atolyeleri–3-2.webp)
Happy Place to Work® tarafından gerçekleştirilen Türkiye’nin En Mutlu İş Yerleri araştırmasında Restorasyon sektöründe Türkiye’nin en mutlu iş yeri seçildik.
![HappyPlacetoWork-2023](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HappyPlacetoWork-2023.webp)
The restoration of the “Ay Yıldızlı Mansion” has started.
![Ay Yıldızlı Konak](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ay-Yildizli-Konak-03.webp)
The restoration of Basmahan has started.
Basmahan üst hakkı alındı.
The restoration of the Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/3 has started.
![Arap Firini Sokagi Atolyeleri–3](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Arap-Firini-Sokagi-Atolyeleri–3-Once.webp)
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.
![izmir Tarihi Kemeralti Gayrimenkul Yatirim Fonu](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/izmir-Tarihi-Kemeralti-Gayrimenkul-Yatirim-Fonu.webp)
The Historical Port City of Izmir Nomination File and Site Management Plan were delivered.
![İzmir Tarihi Liman Kenti](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti.webp)
2022
The Historical Port City of Izmir Nomination File was delivered to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
![İzmir Tarihi Liman Kenti](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti.webp)
We are exactly 10 years old!
![](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Logo-Beyaz-Zemin.webp)
We took part in ResconExpo Real Estate, Construction and Urban Transformation Fair.
![Resconexpo Emlak İnsaat Kentsel Donusum Fuarı](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Resconexpo-Emlak-Insaat-Kentsel-Donusum-Fuari.webp)
3×3 Videothon Kemeraltı Video Competition was held.
![3x3 Videothon](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3x3-Videothon.webp)
ICOMOS Legal, Administrative and International Scientific Committee (ICLAFI) Symposium and Annual Meeting was held.
![ICOMOS ICLAFI](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ICOMOS-ICLAFI.webp)
We introduced Kemeraltı in the MasterChef program, which was shot in Izmir.
![MASTERCHEF iZMİR](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MASTERCHEF-iZMIR.webp)
BALEV, became a partner of TARKEM.
![BALEV](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BALEV.webp)
TAİDER, became a partner of TARKEM.
![TAIDER](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TAIDER.webp)
EGİAD, became a partner of TARKEM.
![EGIAD](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EGIAD.webp)
İZSİAD, became a partner of TARKEM.
![İZSİAD](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IZSIAD.webp)
ESİAD, became a partner of TARKEM.
![ESİAD](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ESIAD.webp)
The Historical Port City of Izmir Site Management Plan was accepted unanimously and came into force.
![İzmir Tarihi Liman Kenti](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti.webp)
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/2 has started.
![Vakiflar Konagi 2](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-2-Restorasyon-Oncesi-1.webp)
The restoration of Vakıflar Mansion/1 has started.
![Vakiflar-Konagi-1-kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-1-kiralandi.webp)
Our project called “Eyes, Hearts, Hands”, which we applied to the European Union Horizon Program with 27 partners from 8 countries, was accepted.
![Eyes Hearts Hands Urban Revolution](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Eyes-Hearts-Hands-Urban-Revolution.webp)
The restoration of Tevfik Pasha Mansions has started.
![Tevfik Paşa Konağı](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tevfik-Pasa-Konagi-09.webp)
The restoration of Arap Fırını Street Workshops/2 has started.
![Arap Fırını Sokağı Atölyeleri–2](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Arap-Firini-Sokagi-Atolyeleri–2_2.webp)
The restoration of Arap Fırını Street Ateliers/1 has started.
![Arap Fırını Sokağı Atölyeleri–1](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Arap-Firini-Sokagi-Atolyeleri–1_02.webp)
The restoration of The Historical Akın Passage has started.
![Tarihi-Akin-Pasaji-Kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tarihi-Akin-Pasaji-Kiralandi.webp)
Ay Yıldızlı Mansion Protocol was signed.
![Ay-Yildizli-Konak-kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ay-Yildizli-Konak-kiralandi.webp)
The Historical Port City of Izmir Decision Conference was held.
![İzmir Tarihi Liman Kenti](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti.webp)
Site Managers Meeting was held.
![İzmir Tarihi Liman Kenti](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti.webp)
December 2021
A protocol was signed between TARKEM and Konak Municipality to bring the 442 Street Offices 1 and 2 buildings back to life.
![TARKEM-Konak-Belediyesi-442-Sokak-Ofisleri-Protokolu](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Konak-Belediyesi-442-Sokak-Ofisleri-Protokolu.webp)
![TARKEM-Konak-Belediyesi-442-Sokak-Ofisleri-Protokolu-442-1](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Konak-Belediyesi-442-Sokak-Ofisleri-Protokolu-442-1.webp)
442 Street Offices 1
![TARKEM-Konak-Belediyesi-442-Sokak-Ofisleri-Protokolu-442-2](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Konak-Belediyesi-442-Sokak-Ofisleri-Protokolu-442-2.webp)
442 Street Offices 2
April 2021
The Albayrak Passage protocol was signed between TARKEM and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality.
![TARKEM-Izmir-Buyuksehir-Belediyesi-Albayrak-Pasaji-Protokolu](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Izmir-Buyuksehir-Belediyesi-Albayrak-Pasaji-Protokolu.webp)
March 2021
Mesrure Hanım Mansion has been rented.
![Mesrure-Hanim-Konagi-kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mesrure-Hanim-Konagi-kiralandi.webp)
UNESCO “Izmir Historical Port City” Communication and Coordination Office opened.
![UNESCO-Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti-Iletisim-ve-Koordinasyon-Ofisi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UNESCO-Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti-Iletisim-ve-Koordinasyon-Ofisi.webp)
February 2021
Kestelli Mansion – 1 purchased.
![Kestelli-Konagi-satin-alindi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kestelli-Konagi-satin-alindi.webp)
The restoration of the Historic Istiklal School has been completed.
![Tarihi-Istiklal-Okulu-restorasyon-uygulamasi-tamamlandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tarihi-Istiklal-Okulu-restorasyon-uygulamasi-tamamlandi.webp)
“Izmir Historical Port City” Coordination, Supervisory and Advisory Boards were established.
![İzmir Tarihi Liman Kenti](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti.webp)
December 2020
Tevfik Pasha Mansions Protocol was signed between TARKEM and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality.
![TARKEM-Izmir-Buyuksehir-Belediyesi-Tevfik-Pasa-Konaklari-Protokolu](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Izmir-Buyuksehir-Belediyesi-Tevfik-Pasa-Konaklari-Protokolu.webp)
November 2020
Vakıflar Mansion – 2 rented.
![Vakiflar-Konagi-2-kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-2-kiralandi-1.webp)
Abdülaziz Ediz has been appointed as the Head of Izmir Historical Port City Area by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
![Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti-Alan-Baskani-Abdulaziz-Ediz](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Tarihi-Liman-Kenti-Alan-Baskani-Abdulaziz-Ediz.webp)
October 2020
UNESCO Site Management Boundary determined.
![UNESCO-Alan-Yonetim-Siniri](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UNESCO-Alan-Yonetim-Siniri.webp)
September 2020
Blue Kortejo is open for service.
![Mavi-Kortejo-hizmete-acildi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mavi-Kortejo-hizmete-acildi.webp)
Vakıflar Mansion – 1 rented.
![Vakiflar-Konagi-1-kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Konagi-1-kiralandi-1.webp)
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.
![](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Logo-Beyaz-Zemin.webp)
April 2020
The ” Historical Port City: Izmir” file was accepted to the UNESCO Tentative List.
![UNESCO](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UNESCO.webp)
December 2019
TARKEM received the “Best Cultural Heritage Protection Award” at Sign Of The City.
![Sign-Of-The-City-Awards](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sign-Of-The-City-Awards.webp)
October 2019
TARKEM won the award in the Collaboration category at the Sustainable Business Awards.
![Sustainable-Business-Awards-2019](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sustainable-Business-Awards-2019.webp)
September 2019
442 Street Offices – 3 purchased.
![442-Sokak-Ofisleri-3-satin-alindi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/442-Sokak-Ofisleri-3-satin-alindi.webp)
Kemeraltı Street took its place at Izmir International Fair 2019.
![İzmir-Enternasyonel-Fuarı](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Enternasyonel-Fuari.webp)
July 2019
Vakıflar Hotel is rented.
![Vakiflar-Oteli-Kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vakiflar-Oteli-Kiralandi-1.webp)
Restoration of the Historic Istiklal School has begun.
![Tarihi-Istiklal-Okulu-Restorasyonu](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tarihi-Istiklal-Okulu-Restorasyonu.webp)
April 2019
Albayrak Passage has been purchased.
![Albayrak-Pasaji-satin-alindi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Albayrak-Pasaji-satin-alindi.webp)
Moon Star Mansion is rented.
![Ay-Yildizli-Konak-kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ay-Yildizli-Konak-kiralandi.webp)
March 2019
Tentative List Application was made for Izmir Historical City Center to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
![UNESCO](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UNESCO.webp)
January 2019
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism became a partner of TARKEM through the company of DÖSİMM.
![Kultur-ve-Turizm-Bakanligi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kultur-ve-Turizm-Bakanligi.webp)
![DOSIMM](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DOSIMM.webp)
December 2018
TARKEM has started the restoration of Mavi Kortejo, the first Real Estate Project.
![Mavi-Kortejonun-restorasyon-uygulamasi-basladi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mavi-Kortejonun-restorasyon-uygulamasi-basladi.webp)
November 2018
A protocol was signed with the property owners for the re-functioning of the former ALGA Chocolate Factory. ALKEM Established.
![alkem](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/alkem.jpg)
September 2018
The Historic Istiklal School Guided Project Support submitted to Izmir Development Agency by Our City Izmir Association was accepted.
![Kentimiz-Izmir-Dernegi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kentimiz-Izmir-Dernegi.webp)
Izmir Governorship became a partner.
![Izmir-Valiligi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Valiligi.webp)
June 2018
Izmir Chamber of Commerce Became a Partner
![Izmir-Ticaret-Odasi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Ticaret-Odasi.webp)
May 2018
Historic Akin Passage has been rented.
![Tarihi-Akin-Pasaji-Kiralandi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tarihi-Akin-Pasaji-Kiralandi.webp)
April 2018
442 Street Offices – 2 Purchased.
![442-Sokak-Ofisleri-2-Satin-Alindi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/442-Sokak-Ofisleri-2-Satin-Alindi.webp)
February 2018
Tevfik Paşa Mansions Purchased (2nd Stage)
![Tevfik-Pasa-Konaklari-Satin-Alindi-2.-Etap](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tevfik-Pasa-Konaklari-Satin-Alindi-2.-Etap.webp)
October 2017
Chamber of Shipping becomes a Partner
![Imeak-Deniz-Ticaret-Odasi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Imeak-Deniz-Ticaret-Odasi.webp)
442 Street Offices – 1 Purchased
![442-Sokak-Ofisleri-1-Satin-Alindi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/442-Sokak-Ofisleri-1-Satin-Alindi.webp)
September 2017
YUROKEM Established. Protocol signed for Yusuf Rıza Eski Primary School.
![yurokem](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yurokem.jpg)
Tevfik Pasha Mansions Purchased (Phase 1)
![Tevfik-Pasa-Konaklari-Satin-Alindi-1.-Etap](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tevfik-Pasa-Konaklari-Satin-Alindi-1.-Etap.webp)
July 2017
Blue Kortejo Purchased
![Mavi-Kortejonun-restorasyon-uygulamasi-basladi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mavi-Kortejonun-restorasyon-uygulamasi-basladi.webp)
May 2017
Izmir Commodity Exchange Became a Partner
![Izmir-Ticaret-Borsasi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Izmir-Ticaret-Borsasi.webp)
April 2017
Aegean Region Chamber of Industry became a Partner.
![Ege-Bolgesi-Sanayi-Odasi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ege-Bolgesi-Sanayi-Odasi.webp)
March 2017
Aegean Exporters’ Associations Became Partners
![Ege-Ihracatcilar-Birligi](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ege-Ihracatcilar-Birligi.webp)
January 2017
ORKEM established
![orkem](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/orkem.jpg)
December 2016
Creation of Historic Site Strategy and Operation Plans Completed
![Tarihi-Alan-Strateji-ve-Operasyon-Planlari](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tarihi-Alan-Strateji-ve-Operasyon-Planlari.webp)
November 2012
116 partners came together to establish TARKEM in 2012.
![](https://www.tarkem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TARKEM-Kuruldu.webp)
TARKEM Activities Will Continue Increasingly...
We will continue to develop projects for the Historical Area together with all stakeholders in Izmir.