INTERIOR DESIGN (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
IMT5426 | Adaptive Re-use of Historical Spaces | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Participation in field trips to examine adaptive reuse examples in Istanbul. |
Course Objectives: | This course focuses on adaptive reuse, which addresses the revitalization of buildings or building groups that have lost their original function but still have a physical lifespan, ensuring their integration into urban life. In this context, the primary objective of the course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge of the theory and practice of adaptive reuse. Building upon this, interventions in different building types (such as civil architecture, cultural heritage, and industrial heritage structures) will be analyzed through national and international examples. This will enable students to gain awareness in both conservation and adaptive reuse contexts. Throughout the course, paradigms and principles of adaptive reuse will be discussed; different dimensions such as environmental, economic, social, architectural, and interior design will be debated; and the impact of context and environment (heritage, history, memory, community) on the subject will be examined. Factors affecting the adaptive reuse process and the diversity of the building stock used (historical, industrial, modern, and contemporary buildings) will be emphasized. The course will examine interior design strategies and approaches in different building types, and discuss how to preserve the original character of the structure with interior design solutions that meet contemporary needs. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Recognizes the environmental, economic, and urban memory value of the existing building stock. 2. Advocates that architectural products that have not lost their physical life should be restored without being demolished, even if they have lost their usage life. 3. Can determine the current conditions of the structures to be adapted for new uses. 4. Can distinguish different design approaches and their reasons by analyzing re-functionalized and accepted examples. 5. Takes local and universal values and laws into account in re-functionalization processes. 6. Can produce new designs for new uses within existing structures by integrating them with other design courses. 7. Knows the role and importance of interior design in re-functionalization projects. Makes designs that meet contemporary needs while preserving the original character of historical buildings. |
This course focuses on adaptive reuse, which addresses the revitalization of buildings or building groups that have lost their original function but still have a physical lifespan, ensuring their integration into the urban fabric. Initially, we will discuss the core concepts of restoration, restitution, reconstruction, and renovation within the context of preserving historical and architectural heritage. Then, we will delve into the terminology and methodology of adaptive reuse and functional transformation, examining various applications through diverse examples of civil, industrial, and cultural heritage buildings from the 19th century to the present. This exploration will highlight global trends in adaptive reuse, followed by a focus on adaptive reuse practices in Turkey, including their spatial organization proposals, transformation stories, and socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions. Finally, we will discuss the significance of adaptive reuse for sustainable development, physical, economic, and functional obsolescence, new uses for old structures, industrial archeology, and adaptations for art and exhibition spaces. Throughout the course, we will examine environmental, economic, social, and architectural aspects, analyze the impact of context and environment, and encourage students to develop interior design strategies for different building types that preserve original character while meeting contemporary needs. The teaching methods of the course are as follows: lecture, group work, case study, individual study, guest speaker, field work, discussion, project, field trip, reading, observation, collaborative learning. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction, Getting to Know Each Other Information about the course content. Introduction to the concept of adaptive reuse and basic terminology. | - |
2) | Preservation of Architectural Heritage and Restoration (Explanation of the concept of architectural heritage, principles of preservation and restoration. Clarification of concepts such as restoration, restitution, reconstruction, renovation.) Examining restoration practices through examples. | - |
3) | Methodology and Applications of Adaptive Reuse I (Explanation of the challenges and opportunities encountered in adaptive reuse projects. Discussion of different design approaches through case studies.) | Assignment 1 |
4) | Methodology and Applications of Adaptive Reuse II (The stages of the methodology used in adaptive reuse projects (identification, documentation, inventory preparation, etc.). Examining adaptive reuse interventions in different building types (civil, industrial, cultural heritage). Analysis of national and international sample projects.) | |
5) | Field Trip 1 (Meetings and information exchange with project architects or experts. Developing students' observation and analysis skills.) | |
6) | Diversity and Evaluation of Building Stock (Evaluating the adaptive reuse potential of historical, industrial, modern, and contemporary buildings. Analysis of the physical, economic, and functional obsolescence of buildings. Sustainability and environmental impacts.) | |
7) | Midterm - Students' Presentations | |
8) | Midterm - Students' Presentations | |
9) | Interior Design and Adaptive Reuse (The importance and role of interior design in adaptive reuse projects. Addressing issues such as spatial organization, lighting, material selection, and color use. Preserving the original character of historic buildings and meeting contemporary needs.) | |
10) | Field Trip 2 | |
11) | Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Heritage (The concept and preservation of industrial heritage. Examples of adapting industrial buildings to new functions. Industrial archeology and cultural tourism.) | |
12) | Adaptive Reuse for Art and Exhibition Purposes (Adaptive reuse of spaces such as art galleries, museums, and exhibition areas. Spatial design and exhibition techniques. Special requirements such as lighting, acoustics, and security.) | |
13) | Final - Students' Presentations | |
14) | Final - Students' Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | 1. Ahunbay, Z. (1996). Tarihi Çevre Koruma ve Restorasyon. YEM Yayınları, İstanbul. 2. Ahunbay, Z. (2021). Kültür Mirasını Koruma İlke ve Teknikleri. YEM Yayınları, İstanbul. 3. Altınoluk, Ü. (1998). Binaların Yeniden Kullanımı. YEM Yayınları, İstanbul. 4. Condello, Annette, Lehmann, Steffen (Eds.) (2016). Sustainable Lina, An Introduction. Springer International Publishing. 5. Condello, A., Lehmann, S. (Eds.) (2016). Sustainable Lina, Lina Bo Bardi's Adaptive Reuse Projects. Springer International Publishing. (e-kitap) 6. Feilden, B. M. (2003). Conservation of Historic Buildings, Oxford: Architectural Press. (e-kitap) 7. Kuban, D. (2000). Tarihi Çevre Korumanın Mimarlık Boyutu, YEM Yayınları, İstanbul. 8. Lehmann, Steffen. (2016). Keeping the Existing: Lina Bo Bardi’s Upcycling and Urban Renewal Strategies, Springer Nature eBooks (e-book) 9. Madran, E., Özgönül, N. (2005). Kültürel ve doğal değerlerin korunması, TMMOB Mimarlar Odası, Ankara. 10. Plevoets, Bie, Van Cleempoel, Koenraad. (2019). Adaptive Reuse of the Built Heritage: Concepts and Cases of an Emerging Discipline, Routledge. 11. Wong, L. (2017). Adaptive Reuse: Extending the Lives of Buildings, Birkhauser, Basel İsviçre. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Yayınevi (e-kitap) |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | 1 | % 30 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 15 | 180 |
Homework Assignments | 6 | 10 | 60 |
Midterms | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Final | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Total Workload | 282 |
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. | 4 |
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. | 4 |
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. | 3 |
7) | Students develop an awareness of the social responsibilities, legal, ethical, and aesthetic values of the Interior Architecture discipline. | 3 |