Understanding Sinan's architecture through some last works in special locations in Istanbul

Mimar Sinan's late architectural works, particularly those in strategic coastal and peninsula locations of Istanbul, demonstrate significant innovations that expanded the horizons of classical Ottoman architecture. This study reveals how Sinan's final designs—including the Azapkapı Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Şemsi Ahmet Pasha Mosque, Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque, Molla Çelebi Mosque, Messiah Mehmet Pasha Mosque, and Nişancı Mehmet Pasha Mosque—integrated experimental layouts, structural systems, and urban orientations. By analyzing these structures, the research highlights Sinan's ability to adapt his principles while collaborating with assistants, resulting in landmark buildings that redefined Istanbul's skyline and architectural aesthetics. The findings underscore his late-career contributions to Ottoman architecture through strategic design decisions in high-impact urban contexts.

KÜÇÜKKATIRCI, S. (2022). Understanding Sinan’s architecture through some last works in special locations in Istanbul. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.17714/gumusfenbil.972378