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 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: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. MELTEM VATAN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. MELTEM VATAN
Course Objectives: This course seeks to introduce students conservation science, architectural and cultural values, and heritage assets by integrating theoretical information into practical studies through studio works, virtual site visits, and video projections.
The aim is to help the student; to understand approaches of conservation, international institutions, and regulations and to develop his/her capacity related to:
 The use of international charters
 Rapid damage assessment
 Analytical studies on existing buildings
 Restoration decisions

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
─ Understanding the basic principles of conservation science.
─ Understanding the basic principles involved in the appropriate application of building restoration and preservation.
─ Ability to analyze a historic environment and a historic building to decide for its preservation works.
─ Ability to analyze the damage state of historic buildings.

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?

Lecture, Individual Study, Case Study, Discussion

These questions are disscussed through the examples from the world.

Lecture, Individual Study, Case Study, Discussion

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation, Introduction none
2) Introduction to the Preservation and Conservation studies none
3) Conservation science / aim / practices / Venice Charter / International institutions Reading Venice Charter
4) Video projection – oral discussion none
5) Cultural values – tangible and intangible none
6) Criteria for conservation and classification of cultural heritage – UNESCO World Heritage List none
7) Documentation / research / preparatory studies for restoration none
8) Deterioration and damage mechanism none
9) Mapping the damage state/intervention techniques (cleaning, retrofitting, completion) none
10) MIDTERM EXAM ORAL PRESENTATION midterm research
10) MIDTERM EXAM ORAL PRESENTATION midterm research
11) MIDTERM EXAM ORAL PRESENTATION research on the topic
12) Re-use approaches none
13) Video projection yok
14) Video projection none

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
Application 12 % 40
Midterms 2 % 20
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 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 3
Midterms 2 6
Final 1 3
Total Workload 96

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