ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ARC5432 Urban Housing Spring 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: This course aims at proving the necessary tools and conceptual framework for re-thinking the built environment, particularly housing. Hence the meaning and use of dwelling, needs and expections of the actors of the built environment and the current developments on the agenda regarding transformation of housing and the city will be discussed throughout the semester.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
A student completing this course will be able to

-develop an understanding of the current developments regarding housing stock and transformation of Istanbul

-recognize the needs and expectations of the various user groups

-develop a conceptual framework for rethinking housing/dwelling

-make use of various media for analyzing the built environment

Course Content

Within the scope of this course demographic transformation, dwelling practices and housing typology of Istanbul will be investigated. In addition to that, recent methods and strategies devoted to the transformation of built environment in Istanbul will be discussed. Moreover, students will develop a conceptual project entitled "rethinking dwelling".

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Critics on Projects /Re-thinking Dwelling
1) Course Description
2) Demography and Housing Typology of Istanbul
3) Öğrenci Sunumları: Housing Typology of the Hometown / Kültürel Farklılıklar Heidegger, M. (2008). Building Dwelling Thinking. In Basic Writings (ed. By D. Farrel Krell) London: Harperperennial. Modern Thought, p. 343-364.
4) Student Presentations: Housing Typology of the Hometown Mugerauer, R.(1994). Homelessness and the Human Condition (chapter 9). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 151-161. Mugerauer, R.(1994). A Homecoming. Design on Behalf of Place (chapter 10). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 162- 186.
5) Alternative Living Environments / Dwelling Experiences Critics of Proposals for Re-thinking Dwelling Projects Soja, E. W. (1996). Exploring the Spaces that Difference Makes: Notes on the Margin. In Thirdspace,Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 82-105 Keller, S. (2003). Community. Pursuing the Dream, Living the Relity. Princeton and Oxford: Primceton University Press.
6) Alternative Living Environments / Dwelling Experiences Critics Beck, U. (1998). The Individualization of Social Inequality: Life Forms and and the Demise of Tradition (chapter 3). In Risk Society. Towards a New Modernity, trans. By Mark Ritter. London: Sage Publications, p. 85-102. McLeod, M., (1996). “Other Spaces” and “Others”. In The Sex of Architecture (eds) D. Agrest, P. Conway, L. K. Weisman, Harry N. Abrams Publishers.
7) INTERIM REVİEW-Re-Thinking Dwelling
8) Transformation of the Built Environment and Housing Franklin, B. (2006). Towards a Contextual Approach. Housing Transformations. Shaping the Space of 21st Century Living. London & New York: Routledge, p. 11-32. Lefebvre, H. (2000). Philosophy and the City (chapter 4). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 86-93.
9) Gentrification /De-Territorialization / Gated Communities Koolhas, R. (1994). The Double Life of Utopia: The Skyscraper. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 81-109. Koolhas, R. (1994). The Skyscraper Theorists. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 110-130.
10) Urban-Renewal Projects Lefebvre, H. (2000). Lost in Transposition – Time, Space and the City (chapter 1). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 3-60.
11) Urban Renewal Projects Film: Ekümenopolis Kwinter, S. (2002). Modernist Space and the Fragment. In Architectures of Time. Toward a Theory of Event in Modernist Culture. The Mıt Pres, p. 34-50.
12) Critics on Project
13) Critics on Projects
14) Sunumlar: Barınmayı Yeniden Düşünmek Projesi

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: gerektiğinde verilecektir

will be given when necessary
References: Soja, E. W. (1996). Exploring the Spaces that Difference Makes: Notes on the Magrin. In Thirdspace,Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 82-105

Keller, S. (2003). Community. Pursuing the Dream, Living the Relity. Princeton and Oxford: Primceton University Press.

Stoner, J. (2012). What is a Minor Architecture. In Towards a Minor Architecture. London & Cambridge: MIT University Press, p. 1-20.

Mugerauer, R.(1994). Homelessness and the Human Condition (chapter 9). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 151-161.

Mugerauer, R.(1994). A Homecoming. Design on Behalf of Place (chapter 10). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 162- 186.

Lefebvre, H. (2000). Lost in Transposition – Time, Space and the City (chapter 1). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 3-60.

Lefebvre, H. (2000). Philosophy and the City (chapter 4). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 86-93.

Kwinter, S. (2002). Modernist Space and the Fragment. In Architectures of Time. Toward a Theory of Event in Modernist Culture. The Mıt Pres, p. 34-50.

Beck, U. (1998). The Individualization of Social Inequality: Life Forms and and the Demise of Tradition (chapter 3). In Risk Society. Towards a New Modernity, trans. By Mark Ritter. London: Sage Publications, p. 85-102.

Koolhas, R. (1994). The Double Life of Utopia: The Skyscraper. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 81-109.

Koolhas, R. (1994). The Skyscraper Theorists. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 110-130.

Marcus, C. C. (1995). House of a Mirror of Self. Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home. Berkeley: Conari Pres.p. 3-19.

Massey, D. (1994). A Place Called Home. In Space Place and Gender. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Pres, p. 157-173.

McLeod, M., (1996). “Other Spaces” and “Others”. In The Sex of Architecture (eds) D. Agrest, P. Conway, L. K. Weisman, Harry N. Abrams Publishers.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 30
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 11 66
Midterms 4 48
Final 10 138
Total Workload 294

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develops the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained in undergraduate level to higher proficiency level. 4
2) Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups. 3
3) Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. 3
4) Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems. 4
5) Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyse historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments . 4
6) Be able to conduct qualitatif and quantitatif researches on the discipline of Architecture. 4
7) Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals , conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media 4
8) Develops the lifelong learning abilities. 3
9) Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. 4