Kubilay Sakarya meets with designer Gökçen Adıgüzel in a 146-year-old building that was used as a French orphanage. Adıgüzel, who works on fashion and decoration in the USA and Istanbul, and permaculture, biodynamic agriculture and ecotourism in Bodrum, explains her design approach in the historical house. Watch in the habitat of fashion!
Academic Berker Çiftçi opens the doors of the seed warehouse. Çiftçi, who keeps Anatolia's heritage alive through the Seed Warehouse Association, of which he is a founder, reminds us of what we've forgotten about heirloom seeds and sustainable, healthy food, and explains what we don't know. The Spirit of the Warehouse is on screen in the Living Seeds' living space.
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The Bee Caravan continues to go where the road takes it! The bee family, together with their traveling companion Roket, this time explores the geography of Erciyes at the summit of Kayseri. Watch in the habitat of travelers...
After exploring Turkey step by step, our northern hero Wilco now welcomes viewers to his home in the Netherlands. Eemnes, which has been transformed from a swamp into a lovely settlement by the lake, is shown through Wilco's eyes. Wilco returns to his habitat with his diaries. Watch it on Habitat!
Tunç Emre Karakoyunlu is diving with a group of 8 people led by Cüneyt Çakın in Dahab, Egypt. The technical diving team explores the points of Gabr El-Bint, Bluehole, also known as the diver's graveyard, Dahab Canyon and RAS Abu Helal. Watch in the habitat of the blue!
Gürgen Öz travels on the borders! The actor, who opened his eyes in Hopa Kemalpaşa, reaches Batumi from the Sarp-Sarpi border village after experiencing the Kamilet valley in Artvin and local food and music in Arhavi. The Batumi discovery comes to the screen in the travelers' habitat!
Hatice Aras, who combines her textile design experience and art teaching background in her original art, opens the doors of her studio. The artist, who stands out with her glass underlay technique and has opened many exhibitions in Turkey and abroad, is a guest in the habitat of colors with her works...
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The masterpieces of contemporary Turkish painting come to life at İstiklal Caddesi No: 144. The painting Atatürk with Villagers by Mehmet Ruhi from the collection of Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum invites visitors to the early years of the young Republic. Meet the Residents of No:144 in the habitat of art!
Tamer Yılmaz, one of the leading names in fashion photography, opens his portfolio. The artist, who turned his passion for photography, which he discovered at a young age, into a career, tells the story of his efforts to create a fashion photography that has both visuality and emotional depth in the habitat of light and shadow.
How about spending 24 hours in Sintra, Portugal's fairytale-like city? With its enchanting Monserrate Palace, historic streets, famous dumplings, museum, monumental buildings, parks, and Cape Cabo da Roca, where the European continent ends, Sintra is a haven for exploration!
Two office fugitives: Kutay and Alp continue their adventures in Antalya. This time, the duo takes the adrenaline to the top by parachuting. Watch the fugitives on Habitat.
Photography freezes the moment. But can that frozen moment be revived? Yes, with artificial intelligence. Coşkun Aral travels back in time to the moments when he captured his iconic images. The Bosnian War, captured on camera, is brought to life in your habitat by artificial intelligence.
Enjoy unforgettable concerts in the comfort of your home... At the Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center, the Yaşar University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Søren Nils Eichberg, accompanies cellist Serdar Mamaç in Tchaikovsky's "Rococo Variations." Watch it in the music's habitat.
A long-legged predator of the coast... A migratory visitor to Turkey's shores. The penduline tit, with its slender, upturned bill, strides through the shallow waters, posing for Dr. Zafer Kurnuç's camera. Discover this elegant coastal resident in your habitat!
Athlete and content creator Enes Yılmazer sets sail for the Atlantic Ocean on a giant container ship. Living and working with the crew for 11 days, Yılmazer meets the unsung heroes who keep global trade running, from the engine room to the bridge. Watch the ship's arrival story in the exploration habitat!
Lower Düden, Turkey's only waterfall flowing into the open sea, also known as "Karpuzkaldıran" (Karpuzkaldıran), stands 40 meters tall, offers unparalleled natural beauty, and offers the most beautiful shades of green and blue, awaiting nature and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Watch it in the exploration habitat!
Two buildings built in the 19th century in Istanbul in the Art Nouveau style: Vlora Han and Botter Apartment. Feride Bozcu continues her historical journey, which she started in front of Vlora Han in Sirkeci, with Botter Apartment on Istiklal Street. Feride Bozcu talks about Botter Apartment and its story with writer Ayşe Övür. Talking History is at habitat.
Music writer Serhan Bali hosts Azeri pianist Tutu Aydınoğlu in the magical atmosphere of ARTER. Aydınoğlu, a faculty member of the Istanbul State Conservatory, talks about his artistic life and projects and sits at the piano with Serhan Bali. Watch in the habitat of classical journeys!
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Author Aytül Akal, who has been working on children's literature for over thirty years, will be Betül Kanbolat's guest on Kipatlı Günler. Follow Akal's literary journey, which includes works in different genres such as picture books, series, stories, poems, tales, and theater plays, in the habitat of words.
Dr. Eda Elif Tibet, a research anthropologist and documentary film director at the University of Bern, introduces us to the people of Marrakesh, whom she loves very much: Healer Rachid Jafari, musician Thaïs Sala, entrepreneur Moad Mohcyn, are guests in our homes. Watch in the habitat of discoveries!
Bird watcher Cenk Polat, together with his dog Pafi, sets off to Ağı Dağı, the second highest mountain in Çanakkale. The goal of the nature journey is to observe the Ada Falcon. Watch in the habitat of green and blue!
Su Yücel, in the new stop of the civilization journey between water and humans, lends an ear to the monumental oak in Elazığ. The wise oak, whose rustle was listened to by Greek prophets, carved into saz by Anatolian poets, and painted vein by botanical artists, gives a voice in the habitat of nature.
Anthropologist Eda Elif Tibet returns to Bern, Switzerland, where she went years ago to do her doctorate. Bern, with its university, parliament building, streets, and annual ethnokino film festival, comes to the screen. Watch it in the habitat of discoveries!
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Sunlight playing on vibrant seamounts, coral gardens, gorgonians, and schools of fish... The ball of light of Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia's famous diving destination for its pristine reefs and crystal-clear waters, comes to your habitat through the lens of İlker Gür.
Sociologist Deniz Bağrıaçık examines a new business model. In this three-part series, B-Corp, a certification system that encourages companies to develop ethical, socially and environmentally sensitive policies, is featured on the screen with examples from Turkey and around the world. Watch in Habitat of the Future.
You are invited to a coffee break with Güvenç Usta and Barista Koray Erdoğdu! A journey of discovery about the new generation of coffee, from roasting beans to brewing techniques, from flavor analysis to the architectural design of coffee shops... Watch it in the habitat of the Outsiders!
Accompanied by professional tour guide and educator Mois Gabay, we explore the inspiring story of Or-Ahayim Balat Hospital, a beacon of life for so many over the years. We then hear from Foundation President Yaşar Abuaf about the details of the hospital's closure.
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Cyclist Mukaddes Cansu continues to discover Bursa. She pedals on the trail of silk, embarking on a nostalgic journey in the Bursa of her childhood. The historical and natural beauties of Bursa, a living museum city, are in the habitat of those who live well!
Kubilay Sakarya visits award-winning architect Gökhan Avcıoğlu's office in Nişantaşı. Avcıoğlu, who also has offices in New York, Bodrum and Moscow, talks about his headquarters in Istanbul and his projects on different scales, from private residences to urban planning. Watch in the habitat of architecture!
Photography freezes the moment. But can that frozen moment be revived? Yes, with artificial intelligence. Coşkun Aral travels back in time to the moments when he captured his iconic images. Beirut, under Israeli siege in 1982, comes alive in your habitat with artificial intelligence.
The sea slobber that recently took the Sea of Marmara's breath away was Marmara's cry for help. The sea was drowning. Corals became the symbol of resistance. Reporter Coşkun Aral listens to the Marmara's breath from scientists and period witnesses. Watch in the Habitat of Hope!
Researcher Serhan Bali is a guest at the ethnography museum founded by Kenan Yavuz in Bayburt Beşpınar Village, where he was born and raised. The story of the museum, which won the 2021 Silletto Award in the European Museum of the Year awards competition, is told by its founder Kenan Yavuz. Watch in habitat, the living space of tradition.
Ceramic artist Yıldız İbram traces the Christmas traditions in the towns of Sibiu Lunca İlvei Calineşti and Certeze in Romania, where she was born. Follow the artistic and cultural journeys in the habitat...
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Award-winning athlete Tuğçem Akgün and underwater imaging expert Engin Aygün turn their lenses to the sunken city of Halfeti. Diving in the underwater areas of Savaşan and Çekem Villages, the duo also captures the underwater exhibition prepared by Nihat Özdal. Children of Atlantis is on the screen at habitat.
Hopes, dreams, stories woven knot by knot... Kars' world-famous rugs and saddlebags resist extinction in the One Master Thousand Masters workshop. Watch in the habitat, the living space of culture...
A female entrepreneur who keeps both her land and local production alive with the artichokes she plants on her ancestral lands: Halide Adalılar. She adds value to her region with her production that is loyal to her roots.
İris Cıngı, embarking on a world of desserts, is in Cyprus with her guest, Noyan Dülek. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean fruits, the duo discovers the secrets of healthy and natural jams in the chef's kitchen. Watch the local flavors in their habitat!
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A coastal city right in the middle of the Central and Eastern Black Sea... Ordu comes to the screen with its natural and historical beauties from Boztepe to Cape Yason. Get to know Ordu in the habitat of unique geographies, from its fishing tradition to its local flavors, from its lakes to its plateaus.
FOTON Association is organizing its traditional photo safaris for the first time in Tunisia. The event, in which over 400 photographers, 100 of whom are from Turkey, participate, starts at the Ibn Haldun Cultural Center in the capital and ends with an award ceremony. Watch it in the habitat of photo hunters!
Armchair Travelers are going to Siberia. And without even leaving their seats! The shelter of those who fled to Siberia in 1443 after rejecting the reforms implemented by the Russian Tsar... The Village of Old Believers, which still maintains its traditions, is coming to the screen. Watch it in the habitat of extraordinary stories!
Turkey's most special bird species through the lens of a bird watcher... The field chickadee observed by nature enthusiast Cenk Polat in its natural habitat is a guest in your habitat. Watch the discoveries in their habitat.
Kubilay Sakarya is visiting the space used by İsmail Acar, who carries the inspiration he gets from the past to the future and evaluates local elements with his unique interpretation in the international arena, both as a home and a workshop. Living Spaces with Kubilay Sakarya is at habitat.
Our northern hero is at the king's birthday party! Wilco joins the King's birthday, celebrated every year all over the Netherlands with street markets, concerts and special events, and joins the fun in his city! Watch in the habitat of festivals!
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Elif Eda Tibet traces the local and unique agricultural products protected in the heavenly gardens of Morocco. From vegetables and fruits to medicinal herbs, the fertility of the Moroccan soil is carried from the soil to the markets. Watch in the habitat, the living space of the producers...
This time, the binoculars of nature enthusiast Cenk Polat catch the Goldfinch, the Red Cherry and the Red Cherry. Discover the species posing for the birdwatcher's lens with all their characteristics in nature's habitat.
A festival in the Paris of the Balkans... Serhan Bali at the George Enescu Music Festival held every two years in Bucharest! The magnificent opera house and the Atatürk Bust, Mogosoaia Palace, Manuk Bey Inn and the Triumphal Arch become the historical stage of the notes.
A country geographically distant but close to the heart: Taiwan. Coşkun Aral walks across the bridge of friendship built after the earthquakes that struck both countries 25 years ago. He hears the stories of those days from their heroes and examines the measures taken in Taiwan firsthand. Discover them in the habitat of solidarity!
Writer Tolga Gümüşay, in his Square Stories, which is based on a photographic frame, walks from Karaköy to Azapkapı in the dark. Upon hearing the sound of a piano rising from a house, the subconscious of the hero of the “dark” story steps in. Watch in the stories’ habitat!
With its friendly people, festivals, folk songs, and struggle for life, Kürtün... The rhythm of life in the Kürtün district of Gümüşhane moves at its own pace. Watch it at the habitat, the living space of culture!
Serkan Ocak sets out to climb Süphan, the third highest mountain in Turkey. Challenging route, high altitude and unique view... What else awaits the team following the climbers? Watch at habitat, the living space of those chasing adventure.
Like everyone else in the city, there is a maned wolf in nature... Gökhan Şafak continues to give life to wood in the spring forests of Bolu. This time, he makes a rope knitting tool and a rope winding reel to hang his gloves with what nature offers. Watch in the habitat of free people.
Archaeologist Mehmet Hasan Bozkurt talks about Beçin Castle with Kadir Pektaş, head of the Art History Department at Istanbul Civilization University. The surprising information about the layers of civilization and findings revealed during the excavations at Beçin Castle, where 15th century Turkish urbanism has survived intact to the present day, is on the screen in Kayıp Dünya. Watch on habitat.
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Interior architect and jewelry designer Canan Yolaç opens the door of her space, which she uses both as a home and a showroom, to Kubilay Sakarya. Canan Yolaç tells the story of the restoration process of the detached building, its decoration bearing exotic traces from different civilizations, and the story of branding in jewelry design in Living Spaces. Watch in habitat.
A tradition that has been going on for 67 years... Hundreds of journalists from all over the world come together every year for ski races. The new address; Canada. Watch the ski adventure of traveler Serkan Ocak and his three friends in Canada in the habitat of excitement.