Located in Karaköy, the Galata Greek School was originally built in 1885 in an eclectic neoclassical style, funded by philanthropist Eleni Zarifis. It officially opened its doors in 1910, serving generations of students from the Greek community of Galata until its closure in 1988. The building briefly reopened as a kindergarten from 2000 to 2007, and all educational activities ceased by 2015. The school has taken on a new life as a space for contemporary art and culture events, hosting the 1st Istanbul Design Biennial (2012) along with the 13th and 15th editions of the Istanbul Biennial (2013, 2017). The structure was recently renovated and restored between 2019 and 2024 by Tabanlıoğlu Architects.