35. kez sahibini bulan mimarlik dunyasinin en onemli odulu Pritzker'i ve 100 bin dolarlik para odulunu 2011 yilinda evine goturen isim Portekizli mimar Eduardo Souto de Moura oldu...
1952 yilinda Portekiz'in Porto sehrinde dogan mimar aslinda kariyerine bir heykeltras olarak baslamayi dusunmus ancak daha sonra mimarlik bolumune gecis yapmis. 1980 yilinda mezun olan Souta de Moura okurken ayni zamanda 1992 yilinin Pritzker odulunu alan Alvara Siza'nin yaninda calismis. 1980 yilinda kazandigi Casa des Artes projesi sayesinde kendi sirketini kuran mimar ilk yillarda kendi ulkesinde mutevazi mustakil konutlar tasarlamis ancak daha sonra Italya, Ispanya, Almanya ve Ingiltere gibi ulkelerde alisveris merkezleri, okullar ve sanat galerileri de tasarlamaya baslamis.
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| 2004 Braga Stadyumu |
1990 yilinda Univerty of Porto'nun Mimarlik Fakultesi'de profesor unvanini alan Souta de Moura ayni zamanda Genova, Paris-Belleville, Harvard Universitesi, Dublin ve Zurih'teki universitelerde de ogretim uyeligi yapmakta ve yil boyunca pekcok seminerde konusmaci olarak yer almaktadir.
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| 2009 Paula Rego Muzesi |
Bununla birlikte odulu kazanmasina yol acan eserlerin cogunun yine kendi ulkesindekiler oldugu soylenebilir. Bu projeleri arasinda 2004 Braga Stadyumu, 2007 Porto is kuleleri, 2009 Paulo Rego Müzesi, 2005 Ingiltere'deki Serpentine Pavyonu sayilabilir. Eduardo Souto de Moura odulu Haziran ayinda Washington DC de yapilacak bir odul toreni ile teslim alacak.
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| 2004 Porto Metro Istasyonu |
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Eduardo Souto de Moura won the 35th Prtizker Architecture Award this year and he will take the medallion along with $100.000 prize home in 2011.
During the early years of his career, he designed modest residential houses in his native land. But later, he started working in Italy, Spain, Germany and United Kingdom designing shopping centers, schools and art galleries.
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| 2005 Serpentine Pavillion |
He became a proffessor in 1990 in University of Porto but he is also a visiting proffessor in the schools of Geneva, Paris-Belleville, Harvard, Dublin and Zurich. He participates in numerous seminars and give many lectures both in Portugal and abroad every year.
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BTF (Bridge To Turkiye Fund), Medine Memi Yardim Kampanyasi ve Daha Fazlasi…
BTF (Bridge to Turkiye Fund), 2003 yilinda Amerika’da yasayan Turkler tarafindan kurulmus, tamamen gonullulerden olusan, amaclari toplumun iyiligi icin calismak ve Turkiye’de yardima ihtiyaci olanlara care bulmak olan bir kurum…Benim BTF ile ilk tanismam 2008 yilinda, Washington DC’de ATA-DC’nin duzenledigi geleneksel Turk Festivali’nin Kultur Koordinatoru olarak calistigim zamana denk geliyor. O gun, o kisacik zaman icinde bana anlattiklari, gorduklerim, samimiyetleri beni o kadar derinden etkiledi ki; daha sonra da yaptiklari etkinlikleri her zaman yakindan takip etmeye devam ettim.
Bir kurum dusunun ki; Turkiye’nin en uzak koylerinden birinde okuyan cocuklara Amerika’da topladigi yardimlarla giyecek yardimi yapiyor, onlara kitaplar aliyor, buyuk sehirlerde imkansizliktan okuyamayan ya da cesitli sebeplerle baski goren genc kizlara yardim elini uzatip onlari yeniden hayata bagliyor, o tertemiz, gencecik yuzlerin gulmesine, gelecege daha umutla bakmasina neden oluyor. Bir kurum ki icinde cekisme yasanmiyor, tum gonulluleri parmakla gosterilecek sekilde muhtesem bir uyumla calisiyor.
Faaliyetleri ise oyle cok ki anlatmaya nereden baslasam hic bilemiyorum. Belki de en dogrusu ilk once sizleri kullanimi oldukca rahat ve keyifli olan websitelerine yonlendirmek; www.bridgetoturkiye.org
BTF’nin Proje Koordinatorlerinden sevgili Sibel Karakus’un bana anlattigi orneklerden birisi Jill Stokwell'in onderliginde bir yarismaya katilan BTF’nin diger 500 bin dernek arasından en çok oy toplayan 100 dernek arasına girmeyi başararak 25 bin dolarlık ödülü Çanakkale – Biga’daki Kadın ve Çocuk Merkezi için kazanmasi ve bunu Biga’da degerlendirmesi olmustu. Bu da gosteriyor ki aklinizda bir fikriniz ve yardim bekleyen tanidiginiz birileri varsa BTF bu konuda size yardimci olacak en dogru yer.
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BTF (Bridge to Turkiye Fund) was established in 2003 by volunteer Turkish Americans who live in United States to make a difference for the common life and to improve life of those in need in Turkey.
Think of an organization that help villages located in the far sides of Turkey
They have so many projects that I don’t know where to start. Maybe, I should direct you to their fun and easy to browse website first for you to get a glimpse of their projects; http://www.bridgetoturkiye.org/
I would like to share one project that my dear friend Sibel Karakus, a project coordinator at BTF shared with me. Led by a BTF volunteer Jill Stokwell, BTF entered a competition to be selected among the 100 organizations among 500.000 to be eligible to win $ 25.000 which they did and used this money to improve Biga-Canakkale Women and Children’s Center. This wonderful example shows that if you have a good idea or know someone who is need of help BTF is the organization to contact to.
What I wanted to bring to your attention especially this month at Chez Elif is BTF’s Medine Memi Memorial Fund and its upcoming Fudraiser. As a 16-year-old young woman from Adiyaman, Medine was buried alive by her family members after she reported to local police the conditions that her mother, grandmother, and sisters were experiencing. Medine had endured numerous beatings throughout her young life and never received a formal education. In the end, she was killed in a most horrific manner and her family tried to forget she ever existed. BTF created Medine Memi Memorial Fund to be able to help young girls who try to get education and have a better future. Please help BTF by participating Medine Memi Fundraiser that will happen on March 27th between 2-6 pm at Potomac Mills, VA. I attached the details of the fundraiser and the Medine Memi Memorial Flier for your information. Click here to reach Medine Memi Memorial website.
8 Mart Kadinlar gunu hizla yaklasirken her sene oldugu gibi kendimi ATA-DC‘nin (American Turkish Association of Washington DC) destekledigi pek cok aktiviteye hazirlanirken buluverdim. Fakat bu sene, daha onceki senelerde neden aklima gelmedi bilmiyorum, Kadinlar Gunu’nun neden ve nasil kutlanmaya baslandigi uzerine pek de bir bilgim olmadigini fark ettim. Benim gibi baska merak edenler de olabilir dusuncesiyle arastirdim ve simdi de Chez Elif’te sizlerle paylasiyorum J
26-27 Agustos 1910 tarihine gelindiginde, Danimarka'nın Kopenhag kentinde 2. Enternasyonale bağlı kadınlar toplantısında (Uluslararası Sosyalist Kadınlar Konferansı) Almanya Sosyal Demokrat Partisi önderlerinden Clara Zetkin, 8 Mart 1857 tarihindeki tekstil fabrikası yangınında ölen kadın işçiler anısına 8 Mart'ın "Internationaler Frauentag" (International Women's Day - Dünya Kadınlar Günü) olarak anılması önerisini getirmis ve öneri orada oybirliğiyle kabul edilmis. Ancak yine de neredeyse 1977 yilin kadar Kadinlar Gunu, farkli ulkelerde farkli gunlerde ama hep Mart ayi icerisinde olmak uzere kulanmaya baslanmis. Sadece Birinci ve İkinci Dünya Savaşı yılları arasında anılması tamamen yasaklanmis. 1960'lı yılların sonunda Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde daha güçlü bir şekilde gündeme gelmeye baslamis ve boylece tum dunyada daha etkili olmus.
En sonunda Birleşmiş Milletler Genel Kurulu, 16 Aralık 1977 tarihinde 8 Mart'ın "Dünya Kadınlar Günü" olarak anılmasını kabul etmis. Ancak Birleşmiş Milletler'in sitesine bakildiginda, günün tarihine ilişkin bölümde, bir neden belirtilmemekte kutlamanın New York'ta ölen işçilerin anısına yapıldığı yazilmamaktadir.
Türkiye'de ise 8 Mart Dünya Kadınlar Günü ilk kez 1921 yılında "Emekçi Kadınlar Günü" olarak kutlanmaya başlanmis. "Birleşmiş Milletler Kadınlar On Yılı" programından Türkiye'nin de etkilenmesiyle, 1975 yılında "Türkiye 1975 Kadın Yılı" kongresi yapılmis ve bunun uzerine bu sene kutlamalar artmis. 12 Eylül 1980 Askeri Darbesi'nden sonra dört yıl süreyle herhangi bir kutlama yapılmamis fakat 1984'ten itibaren duzenli olarak her yıl çeşitli kadın örgütleri tarafından "Dünya Kadınlar Günü" kutlanmaya başlanmis.
Kadinlar gununuz kutlu olsun!
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International Women’s’ Day is fast approaching and I found myself one more time busy with all the exciting events we prepare every year with ATA-DC (American Turkish Association of Washington DC). But this year I wondered why, I don’t know why I didn’t before; they have chosen the 8th of March to celebrate as the International Women’s Day (IWD). So I made a research and thinking that some of you might wonder too, I decided to share it in here at Chez ElifJ
The main reason why they have chosen 8th of March as the International Women’s Day is in fact a tragic event. 40.000 workers of a textile factory staged a protest in
Later, an international conference, held by socialist organizations from around the world, met in
Finally, United Nations adopted a resolution proclaiming 8th of March to be the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace in 1977. They do not honor the date in relation to 1857 events on their website but do not state another reason for the selection either.
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Happy Womens’ Day !
Looking for a romantic restaurant to celebrate your special occasion for this Valentines Day? It always feels easy to pull out these names but when it comes to our busy schedule it becomes a problem in the last minute. Therefore I referred to one of the most reliable websites for this decision; about.com and here are their wonderful suggestions below. These special restaurants have great food and are among the best restaurants and the most popular in the region. They are all expensive and require reservations. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation at least a few days in advance.
Citronelle in the Latham Hotel
Citronelle in the Latham Hotel
3000 M. St., NW, Washington , DC
American cuisine with a French influence served in an intimate setting in the heart of Washington , DC
Marcel's
Marcel's
French-Belgian restaurant with nightly live entertainment.
Palena
Palena
Fine Italian restaurant with award winning chef.
1789 Restaurant
1789 Restaurant
1739 N St. NW , Washington , DC
New American cuisine in a quaint restaurant in a Victorian style hotel just blocks from the White House in downtown Washington DC
Two Quail
Two Quail
American restaurant in three Victorian Capitol Hill rowhouses. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride following your meal.
Little Fountain Cafe
Little Fountain Cafe
Quaint European styled restaurant located in the basement of an Adams Morgan townhouse.
Asia Nora
Asia Nora
2213 M St. NW , Washington , DC
Intimate New Asian restaurant with food prepared with organic ingredients.
Sea Catch Canal Square
Sea Catch Canal Square
Fresh seafood in a romantic setting in a restored historic building in the heart of Georgetown C & O Canal
2941 Restaurant
2941 Restaurant
Modern American cuisine with classic French influences in a gorgeous setting with waterfront views.
Oya
Oya
Asian and French cuisines in a sophisticated contemporary setting.
La Ferme
La Ferme
French country restaurant with an intimate setting and beautiful outdoor seating when the weather permits.
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor , Maryland
Stunning restaurant with intimate ambiance and sweeping views of the Potomac River .
La Miche
La Miche
Intimate French country restaurant in the heart of Bethesda
Old Angler’s Inn
Old Angler’s Inn
Quaint country inn with beautiful outdoor seating when the weather permits.
Maestro
Maestro
Intimate Italian restaurant located at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson’s Corner.
Inn at Little Washington
Inn at Little Washington
Middle and
Main Street , Washington , Virginia (540) 675 3800
Romantic country inn at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains .
L'auberge Chez Francois
L'auberge Chez Francois
332 Springvale Rd.
Elegant French country inn in Great Falls
The Grill at Morrison House
The Grill at Morrison House
Award-winning restaurant in a cozy atmosphere at a small inn in Old Town Alexandria.
Also, before the Valentines Day you might want to enjoy Giselle with the Mariinsky Ballet
Boasting an artistic legacy that spans more than 200 years, St. Petersburg
American Ballet Theatre (from Kennedy Center
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
"A victory for American dance."
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"One of the most beautiful sights in dance is American Ballet Theatre in full flight."
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A continual presence within the Kennedy Center's ballet program that spans decades, American Ballet Theatre returns with both new works full of vigor and D.C. favorites rich with heritage. ABT dances seven performances in the Opera House accompanied by the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, with repertoire including the company premiere of The Bright Stream by Artist-in-Residence Alexei Ratmansky. A comic ballet in two acts set to music by Dmitri Shostakovich, The Bright Stream tells the story of the members of a Russian farm collective in the 1930s and their humorous interactions with a group of visiting performers during the harvest festival. "I am thrilled to add this wonderful production to ABT's repertoire," said Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. "It so reflects Alexei's inventiveness and good humor."
The company will also perform a very special repertory program as part of The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration. American Ballet Theatre performed a number of times at Kennedy White House events and State Dinners. This program will capture both the elegance of the Kennedy White House and the promise of that period in American artistic history. Works chosen as Kennedy family favorites include Balanchine's Theme and Variations, Tudor's Jardin aux Lilas, Balanchine's Duo Concertant, and Robbins's Fancy Free.
Do not miss ; The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
From January 18 to February 6, 2011 the Kennedy Center United States
The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
is the 2011 Rubenstein Program and is made possible through the generosity of David and Alice Rubenstein.
is the 2011 Rubenstein Program and is made possible through the generosity of David and Alice Rubenstein.
Additional support is provided by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Altria Group, Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, Grace and Morton Bender, and David Gregory and Beth Wilkinson.
The National Symphony Orchestra performances of The Presidency of John F. Kennedy: A 50th Anniversary Celebration are supported through the generosity of
Constance Milstein de La Haye St.Hilaire and
Jehan-Christophe de La Haye St.
Constance Milstein de La Haye St.Hilaire and
Jehan-Christophe de La Haye St.
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information on the Kennedy Center
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Blogumdaki Kultur ve Sanat bolumunun benim icin oldukca buyuk bir anlami var. Elbette mimar olusum, sanatci tarafim bunda cok onemli bir rol oynuyor ama 4 sene once baslayan bir macera beni hem kulturun ve sanatin vazgecilmez bir takipcisi yapti hem de hayatima onemli bir anlam katti diyebilirim.
Bundan 4 sene once Amerika'da Washington DC’de buyuk bir mimarlik sirketinde calismakta olan yuksek bir mimardim sadece. Farkli ulkelerden gelmis pek cok arkadasim vardi, etrafim Dunya Bankasi, IMF gibi yuksek prestijli uluslararasi kimligi on plana cikan sirketlerle cevriliydi ama ben kendimi bombos hissediyordum. Sanki cok sey yapmaya hazirmis da bir turlu o “pek cok seyi” yapacak ani yakalayamiyormus gibiydim. Oyle ki ulkemden cok uzaklarda yasiyor olmamin hicbir anlami kalmadigi, kendimi tekrar etmeye basladigim, o pek cogumuzun bildigi monoton yasantinin icine karismak uzereydim. Sonra bir gun bir e-mail aldim. Daha dogrusu daha once pek cok defa aldigim bir e-maili dikkatlice okudum. Washington DC’de faaliyet gosteren, kar amaci gutmeyen bir Turk-Amerikan toplulugundan geliyordu bu e-mail. Her sene duzenlenen Washington DC Turk Festivaline yardim etmek isteyen gonulluler ariyorlardi ve soz konusu e-mailin iceriginde toplantinin yer ve saati belirtiliyordu. Iste o gun, belki de hayatimin seyrini cok onemli olcude degistiren o toplantiya gitmeye-ustelik de tek basima, kimseyi tanimiyorken- karar verdim.
Eminim onumuzdeki zamanlarda size ATA-DC’den (Amerikan-Turkish Association of Washington DC), bana kattiklarindan, yaptiklarimizdan bahsedecegim pek cok firsat olacak ama istedim ki su anda aranizda herhangi bir nedenden dolayi kendisi icin onemli olacagini dusundugu bir davet ya da toplantiya gitmeye cekinen veya bunu erteleyen birileri varsa bu niyetini gerceklestirmesinin ne kadar onemli olabilecegini soyleyeyim. Bazen bir adim cok ama cok seyi degistirebilir. Onemli olan bunu denemis olmaktir.
Simdi 4 sene sonra ATA-DC’nin hem yonetim kurulu uyesi, hem de her sene duzenledigimiz Turk Festivali’nin Kultur Cadirlarinin sorumlusuyum. Sene boyunca pek cok kultur ve sanat faaliyetinin gerceklesmesine yardimci oluyor, Amerika’da Amerikalilarin ve diger yabanci ulke vatanadaslarinin Turkiye’yi, bizleri anlamasina ve tanimasina vesile oluyorum. Artik sadece Amerika’da meslegini icra
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Verona yakinlarinda bir ev; 'Il Girasole' ya da nam-i diger "Aycicegi"
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| Exterior View-from www.wallpaper.com |
Cok etkileyici, biraz huzunlu ama kesinlikle belleklerde tatli bir ani birakacak bir film bu;
http://www.wallpaper.com/video
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| Aerial View-from www.wallpaper.com |
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| Interior View -from www.wallpaper.com |
