The historic building known as the “Genoese House” in the Fener district has been brought back to life after comprehensive restoration and adaptive reuse works led by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Department of Urban History and Promotion’s Heritage teams, in line with universal conservation principles and techniques.

Located in Küçük Mustafa Paşa Neighborhood on Kadir Has Avenue, this structure has been reintroduced to the city as both a living space and an exhibition gallery.

Believed to have been built after the 18th century, the building is constructed with an alternating pattern of stone and brick. It consists of a ground floor, an upper floor, and a roof terrace. The ground floor features brick, low-arched arrangements and three rows of windows. This rectangular-plan floor consists of two rooms, each covered with vaults. On the upper floor, the landing is vaulted, while the main hall is covered with a dome. Inside, from the window arches onward, baroque-style reliefs attract attention. On either side of the main hall entrance, angel figures are depicted within winding motifs. Opposite the entrance axis, above the dome’s transition elements, two architectural depictions appear within medallions. The exterior of the building is marked by three low-arched windows rising on columns on the front facade, and a series of four low-arched windows on the rear facade.

Located along the cultural route stretching from Cibalikapı to Sveti Stefan Church along the Golden Horn’s shoreline, Haliç Sanat is an important stop, hosting exhibitions by leading figures in contemporary art.