Ergin Iren describes his decision to restore a derelict hamam beside the Istanbul Modern museum of Art as almost accidental.
Iren had been working as a senior executive with fast-moving consumer goods company Procter & Gamble when he became intrigued by Japan’s ongoing connection to its onsen culture, and the idea of bringing Turkey’s own bathhouse rituals back to his native Istanbul.
Ayesha de KretserSenior reporterAyesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au
