ISSUE 1: BELONGING

“We spread our lives into places. Places that shaped us. Places that we share. We call them neighborhoods. Even in the busiest cities, we settle into small neighborhoods, where we begin to build a home, a community. And a liveable space. These are the places where we belong, feel inspired, and create. This is the magazine of those places.”
Introducing the inaugural print issue of Soli 01: “Belonging” — a journey into the heart of Istanbul's and Istanbulites’ neighborhoods, exploring the person-to-place bonds and the search for a place to call home. This issue is crafted for those who cherish the idea of belonging, who navigate between the nostalgia of yesterday and the hope of tomorrow, and who find solace in the stories of spaces that shape our lives.
In this edition, from intimate portraits of local life to expansive explorations of urban transformation, “Belonging” captures the spirit of Istanbulites—both those who roam its streets and those who carry its spirit within them. The Neighbors section invites you to walk through neighborhoods of Istanbul, Berlin, London, Rome, and Rotterdam, discovering how each neighborhood nurtures a unique sense of community.  The Essays section delves into Istanbul’s rich food culture, probing how urban transformations influence the sense of belonging in Istanbul and New York. Meanwhile, the Directory highlights leaders in the hospitality industry who prioritize cultural heritage, eco-conscious design, and community engagement, shaping new priorities for a more connected world.

IN THIS ISSUE

Bereketzade with Yaşar Adanalı
Elmadağ with Tülin Bozüyük
Emirgan with Ferit Sarper
Hacımimi with Agah Uz
Kadıköy with Zeynep Erekli
Kemerburgaz with Seden Mestan
Kreuzberg with Halil Solmaz
Kurtuluş with Paul Osterlund
Ostiense with Osman Pekin
Rotterdam West with Büşra Erkara & Onur Can Tepe
Shoreditch with Ali Yalçın & Mustafa Yılmaz
Directory: A Residency of Creation, Mona Athens, Skinopi Lodge, Zeyrek Çinili Hamam
Essays on food culture and urban transformations

DETAILS

Language: Turkish & English
Release date: September, 2024
Frequency: Biannual 
Size: 16,5x24 cm
Pages: 448