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
ARC3926	Preservation and Restoration	Fall 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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.	3
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.	3
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.	5
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.	2
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.	5
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.	2
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.	2
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.	3