Turgut Cansever (12 September 1921 – 22 February 2009) was a Turkish architect and city planner. He is the only architect to win the Aga Khan Award for Architecture three times. He is known as "the wise architect." He played a significant role in urban planning, zoning, and protected area projects across various towns. He is credited with designing Beyazıt Square and authored the first doctoral thesis on art history in Turkey.
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12 September 1921 Antalya, Istanbul
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Died |
22 February 2009 (aged 87) Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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