Guest of ‘Reading a World’ Talks: Merve Çağlar

Kale Design and Art Center, which continues to open up space for interdisciplinary production and meetings, conveys all dimensions of sustainability through books with a holistic perspective in its new project. Within the scope of the ‘Reading a World’ Talks project implemented in cooperation with the Sustainability Steps Association (SADE), groundbreaking writers look at sustainability from a different perspective.

Believing in the power of knowledge, the permanence of writing and the timelessness of the smell of books, the Kale Design and Art Center, which consists of a special collection focused on design-art-sustainable architecture, was inspired by the books in the library of the Kale Design and Art Center, within the scope of the ‘Reading a World’ project, which is competent in its field and interprets the world with different eyes. A series of interviews are held with the narrators.

Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals, the ‘Reading a World’ Talks, which examine current issues in depth with people from different disciplines, look at sustainability from different perspectives through books.

Vuslat Foundation Director Merve Çağlar, who is the guest of the fourth interview in the series, emphasizes the importance of being a better listener. Underlining the difference between hearing and listening, Çağlar also believes that the skill of listening intently will establish much healthier relationships in our lives.

Briefly describing the story of the book Klara and the Sun, authored by Kazuo Ishiguro, whom he has been most influenced by recently, Çağlar emphasizes that with the book, he also learned to look at the world from a different perspective.

Kale Group Corporate Communications Manager Zeynep Özler stated that the ‘Reading a World’ Talks support KTSM’s call for responsible production and consumption; ‘As Kale Design and Art Center, we always implement projects that focus on sustainability. “Reading a World” Interviews, which we have realized together with SADE, also gives us the opportunity to explore sustainability in a comprehensive way, to be a partner in the sustainability journey of the authors, and to question and take action by being inspired by the stories.’ He said.

The President of the Sustainability Steps Association (SADE) Emrah Kurum; “Reading a World” Interviews, which examine current issues in depth with people from different disciplines with the focus of Sustainable Development Goals, teaches us to look at sustainability from different perspectives through books.’ He said.

About the Sustainability Steps Association

Sustainability Steps Association is a non-governmental organization operating in Turkey with the aim of disseminating, activating and developing sustainability studies. It develops projects for the realization of the necessary transformation in institutions and social life in the field of sustainability, organizes training and workshops, and organizes events to disseminate inspiring practices.

About Kale Design and Art Center

Kale Design and Art Center is a production and meeting platform that opens up space for interdisciplinary exchanges. KTSM, which focuses on production and consumption responsible for the Sustainable Development Goals priorities and puts sustainability at the center, is also the pioneer of the Take Care of the World movement. Each floor of KTSM, which advocates for ideas that generate social benefit, is designed to include a different production and learning area. In the center, where speeches and presentations are held as well as design and art workshops, the ceramic production area, where the ceramic kiln is located; an exhibition area on the ground floor where original, free and valuable productions will be shared; There is a library of more than 1,500 books focused on design and art, a 3D printer open to everyone, and a workshop with different production materials.

Believing in sustainability not only in art and design, but also in every aspect of life, Kale Group also reserved a special place within KTSM: Roots Studio Cafe. It is planned to hold mind-opening long table conversations about food design in the cafe, which supports the domestic producer and sets out with the ‘zero waste’ philosophy.