INTERIOR DESIGN (TURKISH, 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
MIM5227 Research on Selected Periods in Architectural History Spring 0 3 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. HANDE TULUM
Course Objectives: This course focuses on the selected historical period of 1950-1980 within the disciplines of architecture and design, aiming to thoroughly examine the fundamental factors that shaped the design and production processes of the era. Structural, cultural, social, economic, and political elements, along with the multilayered dynamics unique to the period, are analyzed comprehensively. The primary objective of the course is to evaluate how these factors were reflected in the practices of prominent architects, designers, and artists of the time through an analytical and critical perspective, enabling students to develop a nuanced and critical understanding of the era.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Analyze the selected period within sociopolitical, cultural, and economic contexts, identifying and explaining the fundamental factors shaping the design and production processes of the era.
2. Consider the tectonic and cultural elements of the period's architectural and design outputs together, analyze their impacts on interior design, and distinguish between the design approaches of the era, critically evaluating them within their historical context.
3. Establish connections between past design practices and current design challenges, fostering innovative and creative approaches.
4. Independently research design problems specific to the era, critically question these problems, develop original solutions using an interdisciplinary approach, and effectively communicate findings through written, visual, and oral presentations.

Course Content

The aim of this synchronous course is to enable students to critically examine the key phenomena in the history of architecture and design between 1950 and 1980. Throughout this process, a structure will be established to help students understand the architectural practices of the period in relation to cultural, social, and economic contexts. During the course, students will independently research the architectural movements of the era, evaluate these movements, and creatively analyze the findings they obtain. Simultaneously, the goal is to critically analyze the architectural understanding of the period and its social impacts, and to develop new theories based on these analyses. Throughout the course, students will use scientific research methods to examine architectural productions of the period, engage in historical discussions, and approach the topics from an interdisciplinary perspective. In the course, teaching methods and techniques such as lectures, individual study, case analysis, field trips, and reading are utilized.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) General concepts within the context of architectural history from 1950 to 1980 and an overarching narrative of the period. Discussion of key questions related to the era through cultural, social, and political contexts. Reading: Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History (selected chapters)
3) Architecture in the 1950s – Post-War Reconstruction: The Rise of Modernism after World War II Focus: CIAM and Le Corbusier's Later Works "Reconstruction or Innovation?" Reading: Sigfried Giedion, Space, Time and Architecture (selected chapters)
4) The Evolution of Modernism in America: The Rise of the International Style and Corporate Architecture Focus: The Influence of Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe in America Reading: William J.R. Curtis, Modern Architecture Since 1900 (selected chapters)
5) 1950s and Architecture in Turkey: The Continuation and Transformation of Early Republican Modernism. preliminary discussion on the individual term project.
6) 1960s and Architectural Transformation: The Impact of Technology and Society on Architecture Focus: Metabolism Movement (Japan), Brutalism 1960s Architecture and Urbanism in Turkey: Urbanization, Squatter Housing Issues, and Modernist Approaches Focus: Sedad Hakkı Eldem’s Residential Projects Reading: Reyner Banham, The New Brutalism: Ethic or Aesthetic?
7) MIDTERM PRESENTATIONS
8) MIDTERM PRESENTATIONS (AND ARTICLE SUBMISSION)
9) The Birth of Postmodernism – 1970s: Postmodern Architecture as a Critique of Modernism Focus: Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown and Ecological and Alternative Approaches (1970s): Environmental Awareness and the Rise of Alternative Materials in Architecture Focus: Buckminster Fuller and Richard Rogers Reading: Learning from Las Vegas
10) 1970s Architecture in Turkey: The Impact of Politics and Economy on Architecture Focus: Academic Critiques and New Institutional Structures Study: Analysis of Arkitekt
11) Towards 1980 – Architecture and Capitalism: Globalization and New Iconographies in Architecture Focus: Foster, Piano, and High-Tech Architecture. Reading: Charles Jencks, The Language of Postmodern Architecture.
12) Architecture in Istanbul (1950-1980): Urban and Architectural Changes in Istanbul Field Trip: Selected Buildings in Istanbul: Atatürk Cultural Center, Hilton Hotel.
13) FINAL PRESENTATIONS
14) FINAL PRESENTATIONS (preparation for the article submission)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: gerektiğinde verilecektir.
will be shared when it is necessary.
References: Neil Leach ed., Rethinking Architecture :A Reader in Cultural Theory, (New York: Routledge, 1997).
Bozdoğan, S. (2010) “Modernizm ve Ulusun İnşası: Erken Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi'nde Mimari Kültür”, İstanbul, Metis Yayıncılık.
Buie Harwood, B., May, C., & Sherman, C. (2002). Architecture and Interior Design Through the 18th Century. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Heynen, H., 2011. Mimarlık ve Modernite, (Çev: Nalan Bahçekapılı, Rahmi Öğdül) Versus Yayınları, İstanbul.
K. Michael Hays. Architecture Theory since 1968. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1998.
Bernd Evers, Christoph Thoenes, et al. Architectural Theory from the Renaissance to the Present. Taschen, 2003.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 55
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 10 3 30
Field Work 1 3 3
Study Hours Out of Class 10 13 130
Midterms 1 6 6
Paper Submission 2 8 16
Final 1 6 6
Total Workload 191

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) Building on undergraduate qualifications, students can develop and deepen their knowledge at a specialist level in the field of Interior Architecture. 4
2) Students can approach ill-defined and complex design problems at various scales within their field using critical thinking and scientific methods, developing comprehensive solutions. 3
3) Students can independently conduct qualitative and quantitative research requiring expertise in the field of Interior Architecture, contributing to professional knowledge and practice. 4
4) Students can independently conduct specialist-level studies in Interior Architecture or related disciplines while developing the ability to lead group projects, take on responsibilities, and effectively contribute to collaborative work. 3
5) Students develop lifelong learning skills. 3
6) Students can develop new approaches and generate knowledge in Interior Architecture and related disciplines. They are capable of presenting their research or design outcomes as a scientific thesis in Turkish and sharing their work on academic platforms through written, oral, or digital means. 4
7) Students develop an awareness of the social responsibilities, legal, ethical, and aesthetic values of the Interior Architecture discipline. 4