11 Facts About Vedat Tek

Vedat Tek attended Academie Julian for studies in painting and then studied at the Ecole Centrale Paris, graduating with a degree in civil engineering before he got his further education in architecture at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris.

Vedat Tek became the first Turkish architect to receive a Western formal education in architecture.

Vedat Tek served awhile as the chief architect of the Engineering Corps at the Ministry of War.

Vedat Tek gave lectures at Sanayi-i Nefise Mekteb-i and Muhendis Mekteb-i Alisi.

Vedat Tek was one of the first Turkish lecturers at the Academy of Fine Arts.

Vedat Tek became popular as an architect because of his project for the Kastamonu Governor's Office.

Vedat Tek was appointed architect for the Ministry of Post and Telegraph in 1905.

Vedat Tek became the chief architect of the palaces after Sultan Abdul Hamid II left the throne in 1909 and was succeeded by Mehmed V As such, he restored about 20 palaces.

Vedat Tek built the second building for the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the Gazi Pavilion there.

Vedat Tek was the architect of various beautiful buildings in Istanbul; some of his notable projects and buildings including:.

Vedat Tek was known for his colorful and ornate style in architecture.