Emin Halid Onat

Emin Halid Onat
Born
Emin Halid Onat

(1908-12-20)December 20, 1908
DiedJuly 17, 1961(1961-07-17) (aged 52)
NationalityTurkish
OccupationArchitect
Awards
  • Istanbul Palace of Justice, 1st prize, 1949
  • Anıtkabir International Architectural Design Competition, 1st Prize, 1942
  • Sivas People House Building Project Competition, 2nd Prize, 1938
  • Kadikoy People House Building Project Competition, 2nd Prize, 1938
  • Yürükali Beach Architectural Design Competition, 1st Prize, 1935
  • Bank of Provinces (Municipalities) Architectural Design Competition, Honorable Mention 2, 1935

Emin Halid Onat (December 20, 1908 – July 17, 1961) was a Turkish architect and former rector of Istanbul Technical University.

Onat was born in Istanbul in 1908. He entered Istanbul Technical University in 1926. Then, he was sent to Zurich Technical University. Onat was one of the architects of Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. His architectural style was formed at ETH. Emin Onat learned to experiment, interpret and search for modernism from his teacher Otto R. Salvisberg, a well-known, experienced practicing architect. Despite getting under the Anıtkabir's shadow, he has a unique architectural style.


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