Giving voice once again to a memory left in stones through space, narrative, and experience.
"How do you give voice to a memory left in stones?"
The story of Kayaköy extends from the houses, streets, and shared living spaces where daily life once unfolded to a grand transformation experienced during the National Struggle and population exchange years. The core problem of the design was to build a narrative that allows visitors to feel the witness of these stones that remain silent today.
"We didn't just tell Kayaköy's story; we gave voice to the silence of the stones."
Houses, streets, and shared living spaces where daily life once took place were re-examined through documents, photographs, personal stories, and digital storytelling techniques. The past is not merely conveyed; it transforms into an experience where visitors can connect with the space.
The narrative spanning from the National Struggle to the population exchange was crafted to highlight the impact of major historical shifts on daily life, belonging, and settlement memory.
Harmonizing with Kayaköy's unique texture, the museum was designed to offer a simple, powerful, and space-focused memory experience that bridges the past to the present.
Designed and delivered by Müzekolektifi
Muğla Kayaköy Population Exchange Memorial House aims to bring visitors together with Kayaköy's multi-layered past through a simple yet powerful memory experience where they follow the traces of separation and transformation.
Creative designs adding meaning to space
Interactive content enriched by technology.
Powerful narratives, lasting impacts.
Flawless execution, from idea to reality.