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But who is Figen Han? And why is her garsoniyer (a small, single-room apartment, typically a studio) so sought after by digital nomads, university students, and collectors of Istanbul arcana? Before diving into the Figen Han mystery, it is crucial to understand the cultural weight of the word garsoniyer . Derived from the French garnison (garrison) or the idea of a furnished chamber, the term entered Turkish lexicon during the Belle Époque of Beyoğlu. Traditionally, a garsoniyer is a self-contained studio apartment, usually between 25 and 45 square meters, consisting of a single main room, a tiny wet-bath (banyo), and an open kitchenette.

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