Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Specific design study, the students on the one hand action, movement, perception, space, structural systems, materials and the environment on the other hand getting acquainted with the concepts of physical activity / venue / location is intended to perceptions of relationships.
Course Content
The aim of the course is to develop the ability to solve design problems by considering environmental conditions; to approach architectural thinking in conjunction with structure, construction, and detailing; to develop skills in working at different levels of detail; to gain experience in the design processes of buildings and building groups; to integrate technical data into design processes; and to provide information and conduct research on all relevant design fields.
Required Resources
Course Notes
Recommended Resources
Steadman, P., The Geometry of Environment, An Introduction to Spatial Organization in Design
Lynch K, Kent İmgesi -Kuban, D. İstanbul- Bir Kent Tarihi
Explanations
- Midterm Examination: The date, time, and venue of the midterm examination will be announced by the Dean’s Office.
- Practical Exercises: Practical exercises will be carried out in accordance with the topics covered during the course. Submission deadlines for each exercise will be announced separately.
- Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced one week in advance, and the announcement will specify the course content to be covered.
- Final Submission: The final submission will consist of six practical applications completed throughout the semester. These applications must be integrated into the student's architectural design project developed within the concurrent Architectural Design Studio. For each application topic, students are required to prepare one A3 or B2 presentation board that explains both the theoretical framework of the application and its implementation within the architectural project. Final submissions must be submitted both digitally and in printed format.
- Final Assessment Policy: As the final assessment is based on a comprehensive project submission rather than a written examination, there is no make-up (resit) examination for this course.
Rules
Attendance: According to the University Regulations, students who fail to attend at least 70% of the total course hours will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will automatically fail the course.
Late Arrival: Students are expected not only to attend class but also to arrive on time. Please note that three late arrivals are considered equivalent to one full absence. A late arrival is defined as entering the classroom after attendance has been taken by the instructor and more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class.
Seeking Assistance: Students are encouraged to ask questions during class or office hours and to seek assistance whenever necessary. Obtaining timely support is an important part of the learning process and is strongly recommended.
Academic Integrity: All coursework submitted for assessment must represent your own original work and effort. Acts of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, are subject to the University's Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Regulations and may result in disciplinary action and the corresponding sanctions.
Assessment Policy: The assessment methods and grading criteria specified in this syllabus are final. No additional assignments, examinations, or make-up assessments will be offered for the purpose of improving course grades.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Bağlamı değerlendirme yoluyla bir projeyi tasarlamada yetkin olur
- Kent coğrafyası, tipolojisi ve topoloji konularını çözümler
- Tarihi doku içerisinde kültürel ve coğrafi gerçekliklere bağlı olarak mimari tasarım yapar
- Sosyal ve fiziksel bağlamda mimari çevreyi araştırarak analiz eder
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 8 | 120 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Practice | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | • Introduction – Explanation of Project Topics and Sites • The Importance of Context in Architectural Projects (Presentation of Sample Analysis Studies) | Subject research |
| 2 | • Site Visit – Determination of the Project Sites and On-Site Examination of the Project Areas • Determination of the Project Topic and Investigation of Context through the Selected Sites – Beginning of the Analysis Studies | Analysis studies |
| 3 | • Review of Analysis Studies – Discussions on Proposed Topics • Evaluation of the Analysis Studies – Finalization of the Project Topic | Sketching |
| 4 | Final Evaluation of the Analysis Studies | Sketching |
| 5 | • Topic-Based Case Study (Presentation and Evaluation of Sample Projects) – Introduction to the Brief and Functional Diagram • Evaluation of the Concept-Based Scenario + Brief + Functional Diagram Studies | Site plan drawing |
| 6 | • Introduction to Massing and Tonal Study Drawings – Corrections to 1:100 Unfurnished Floor Plans | Site plan drawing |
| 7 | • Corrections to 1:100 Unfurnished Floor Plans | Plan drawing |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | • 1st Interim Jury | |
| 10 | • Corrections to 1:100 Furnished Floor Plans – Determination of Section Lines | Plan drawing |
| 11 | • Corrections to Sections | Cross-section drawing |
| 12 | • Furnishing Drawings on Section Drawings | Cross-section drawing |
| 13 | • Review of Façade Case Studies (Two Groups Will Present) • 2nd Interim Jury | Facade drawing |
| 14 | • Corrections to Façade Drawings | Facade drawing |
| 15 | • Construction of the Group Model | Completing the missing drawings. |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |


