ARC3926 Preservation and RestorationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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
ARC3926 Preservation and Restoration Spring 1 2 2 4
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: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: Courses from Masters Program in "Conservation of the Cultural Heritage"
Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to develop a general understanding on restoration/conservation. This aim is tried to be achieved through the discussion of visual examples in Turkey and abroad. Conflict between theory and practice will be questioned throughout the semester.
Contribution of the participants is expected.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Define the concepts of “Cultural heritage” and “Natural heritage”,
II. Recognize the concept of “value” to understand the importance and qualities of cultural values,
III. Identify the characteristics of cultural heritage at environmental scale,
IV. Discuss the concepts of “conservation” and “restoration” in relation to human factor,
V. Recognize the international theoretical approaches in the field of conservation,
VI. Compare different attitudes of conservation in a number of European countries,
VII. Discuss the terms in relation to the native conditions of Turkey,
VIII. Teast this accumulation of knowledge on a cocrete example .
IX. Discuss the results of this survey according to the contemporary conservation theories.

Course Content

This course tries to find answers for the questions of:

* What is cultural heritage ?

* Why do we conserve?

* How to conserve?

* Conservation for whom?

These questions are disscussed through the examples from the world.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and requirements
2) What is cultural heritage?
3) Why do we conserve? Values of cultural and natural heritage
4) How do we conserve? Reading the proposed literature
5) Disscussion on the examples Reading
6) Midterm Studying the concepts disscussed during lectures and reading the given selected bibliography
7) Site survey
8) Site survey
9) Discussion of restoration implementeations
10) Theoretical Framework of Conservation/Restoration
11) Midterm Studying the concepts disscussed during lectures and reading the given selected bibliography
12) Theoretical Framework of Conservation/Restoration
13) Theoretical Framework of Conservation/Restoration
14) Theoretical Framework of Conservation/Restoration and related organizations in Turkey
15) Preparation for the final exam
16) Disscussion of final submission

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: AHUNBAY, Zeynep (1996), Tarihi Çevre Koruma ve Restorasyon, İstanbul: YEM Yayınevi

ASATEKİN, Gül (2004), Kültür ve Doğa Varlıklarımız Neyi, Niçin, Nasıl Korumalıyız, Ankara:T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı DÖSİM Basımevi

ASATEKİN, Gül (1995), Kültür Varlıklarının Korunması ve Mimarlıkta Uzmanlaşma, Mimarlık, V.265, pp.12-13

BİNAN, Can (1999), Mimari Koruma Alanında Venedik Tüzüğünden Günümüze Düşünsel Gelişmenin Uluslararası Evrim Süreci, İstanbul: YTÜMF Yayını

BRIGGS, Martin S. (1952), Goths and Vandals: A Study of the Destruction Neglect and Preservation of Historical Buildings in England, London: Constable Publishers

BRUZZKUZZ, E. (1972), Prerequisites for Preservation of Historic Urban Quarters, Jeruselam: Ministry of Interior
ECO, Umberto (1999), Ortaçağ Estetiğinde Sanat ve Güzellik, Can Yayınevi, İstanbul

ERDER, Cevat (1971), Tarihi Çevre Kaygısı, METU, Ankara

ERDER, Cevat (1975), Tarihi Çevre Bilinci, METU, Ankara

ERDER, Cevat (1986), Our Cultural Heritage: From
Consciousness to Conservation, Paris:UNESCO

FEILDEN, Bernard M. & JOKILEHTO, Jukka (1998), Management Guidelines for

JOKILEHTO, J. (1999), A History of Architectural Conservation, Boston:Butterworth-Heinemann

KAIN, R. (ed) (1981), Planning for Conservation, London:Mansel

KUBAN, Doğan (1991), Tarihi Çevre Korumanın Mimarlık Boyutu-Kuram ve Uygulama, İstanbul: Yem Yayınevi

Carta Del Restauro
Venice Charter
Amsterdam Declaration
Nara Declaration
Sofia Declaration
rs on Conservation
References: ASATEKİN, Gül (1995), Türkiye’de Kuram-Kılgı İlişkilerin 1: Restorasyon Teriminin Yüklendiği Yeni Anlam, Mimarlık, V.261, pp.66-69

ASATEKİN, Gül (1995), Türkiye’de Kuram-Kılgı İlişkilerin 2: Koruma İmar Kısıtları ile Biçimlenen Yeni Mimarlığımız, Mimarlık, V.262, pp.22-24

ASATEKİN, Gül (1997), Türkiye’deki Koruma Söylemine Aykırı Sorular, Ege Mimarlık, V.97/1-22, pp.46-47

ASATEKİN, Gül & MADRAN Emre (1988), Kuşadası Sağlıklaştırma-Yenileme Projesi, Mimarlık, V. 88/2, pp.52-55

BULLOCK, Obin (1966), The Restoration Manual, An Illustrated Manual to the Restoration and Preservation of Old Buildings, Connecticut

CESCHI, Carlo (1970), Storia Teoria del Restauro, Roma:Bulzoni

COUNCIL OF EUROPE (1963), The Preservation and Development of Ancient Buildings and Historical or Artistic Sites, Strasbourg
ECO, Umberto (1991), Günlük Yaşamdan Sanata, İstanbul: Adam Yayınevi

ECCO Congress (1997), The Conservator Restorers Professional Activity and Status and its Responsibility Towards Cultural Heritage, Florence

World Cultural Heritage Sites, Rome: ICCROM

FITCH, T.M. (1976), Historic Preservation: Curatorial Management of the Built World, New York: McGraw Hill Book Co.

GROMLICH, Bonnie F. (1990). Design Guidelines for Historic Districts.

HIGHFIELD, David. ( 1991). The Construction of New Buildings Behind Historic Facades .

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 10
Field Work 2 % 10
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Field Work 2 6
Study Hours Out of Class 9 11
Presentations / Seminar 1 3
Midterms 2 6
Final 1 3
Total Workload 65

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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,