ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC4002	Degree Project Design	Spring	2	6	5	10

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MELEK ELİF SOMER
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MELEK ELİF SOMER Instructor MAAN CHIBILI Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET TANSU ACIMERT Instructor SITKI AHMET ERGELEN RA SİNEM KÜLTÜR Assoc. Prof. BÜLENT ONUR TURAN Assoc. Prof. MURAT DÜNDAR Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course is the final course in the studio series; as such, it is meant to simulate a real-life, large scope project in detail. The objective of the course is to test student’s competency in architectural Design with the concept of ‘architecture and the city’. The design problem is to be conceived of as a significant building in the city in which the project is assigned to deal with a comprehensive design project of functional and structural complexity by supporting new visions in contemplation, design, and presentation of concepts. The process consists of several steps, including design, development, and presentation of a project with complex functional and structural problems in an urban context, from the presentation of the main idea at a conceptual level to the development of design by the use of digital tools and other contemporary design media.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who have succeeded in this course;

- Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test alternative outcomes against relevant criteria and standards.
- Ability to use appropriate representational media, such as traditional graphic and digital technology skills, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process.
- Ability to gather, assess, record, apply, and comparatively evaluate relevant information within architectural coursework and design processes.
- Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioural norms, physical abilities, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity on the societal roles and responsibilities of architects. Ability to design projects that optimize, conserve, or reuse natural and built resources, provide healthful environments for occupants/users, and reduce the environmental impacts of building construction and operations on future generations through means such as carbon-neutral design, bioclimatic design, and energy efficiency.
- Understanding of the basic principles of structural behaviour in withstanding gravity and lateral forces and the evolution, range, and appropriate application of contemporary structural systems.
- Ability to work in collaboration with others and in multidisciplinary teams to successfully complete design projects.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of both natural and formal ordering systems and the capacity of each to inform two- and three-dimensional design.
- Ability to examine and comprehend the fundamental principles present in relevant precedents and to make choices regarding the incorporation of such principles into architecture and urban design projects.
- Understanding of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgment regarding social, political and cultural issues in architectural design and practice.

Course Content

Design, development and presentation of a project with complex functional and structural problems in an urban context, from the presentation of the main idea in a conceptual level to the development of design by the use of digital tools and other contemporary design media.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Site visit	Preliminary research about the site and design topic
2)	Development of the Scenario and Design concept	Conceptual Drawings and Model
3)	Development of the Scenario and Design concept	Conceptual Drawings and Model
4)	Development of the Scenario and Design concept	Conceptual Drawings and Model
5)	Review Jury
6)	Project Development	Conceptual Drawings and Model
7)	Project Development	Conceptual Drawings and Model
8)	Project Development	Conceptual Drawings and Model
9)	Preliminary Jury
10)	Project Development	Drawings and Model
11)	Project Development	Drawings and Model
12)	Project Development	Drawings and Model
13)	Prefinal Submission, Project Development	Focus on the Representational Techniques
14)	Project Development	Focus on the Representational Techniques
15)	Final Jury

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Architecture Ebook Metric Handbook Plan, 2006 Oxford; Boston: Architectural Press.
Chiara J., Crosbie, M., 2001, Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, McGraw Hill.
Neufert, E., 2000, Architects’ Data, Blackwell Science.
Neufert, E., 1974, Yapı Tasarım Bilgisi, ARP Yayınları, Ankara.
Bell, V. B. and Rand, P. (2006). Materials for Architectural Design. Laurence King Publishing.
Buchwald, E. (Eds.) (2003). Toward the Livable City. Milkweed Editions.
De Chiara, J. (1929). Time-saver standards for building types. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Jodidio, P. (2010). Public Architecture Now!. Taschen.
Jeong, J. (Eds.) IAC International architecture competition. Seoul: CA Press.
https://www.archdaily.com/
https://www.dezeen.com/
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References:

Architecture Ebook Metric Handbook Plan, 2006 Oxford; Boston: Architectural Press.
Chiara J., Crosbie, M., 2001, Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, McGraw Hill.
Neufert, E., 2000, Architects’ Data, Blackwell Science.
Neufert, E., 1974, Yapı Tasarım Bilgisi, ARP Yayınları, Ankara.
Bell, V. B. and Rand, P. (2006). Materials for Architectural Design. Laurence King Publishing.
Buchwald, E. (Eds.) (2003). Toward the Livable City. Milkweed Editions.
De Chiara, J. (1929). Time-saver standards for building types. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Jodidio, P. (2010). Public Architecture Now!. Taschen.
Jeong, J. (Eds.) IAC International architecture competition. Seoul: CA Press.
https://www.archdaily.com/
https://www.dezeen.com/
and additionally sources related to the design problem and proposed site

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 30
Midterms	1	% 20
Preliminary Jury	1	% 10
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	12	2	24
Application	12	6	72
Study Hours Out of Class	10	13	130
Midterms	2	8	16
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			250

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.	5
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.	5
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.	3
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.	3
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.	5
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.	3
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.	3
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.	3
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.	5
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.	5