INAR 591

Interior Architecture Studio I

Within the scope of Interior Architecture Studio I, the main aim is to bring the design aptitude of the students further. In the context of the conceptual based projects that are going to be handled through multidisciplinary approaches, subjects like theories and techniques of design, interior spatial organization, process of interior architectural design (research, analysis, synthesis, and creative design), legitimate process, and the phases of interior architectural applications will be addressed.

References:
All the theoretic and application-oriented books and magazines related with design.

INAR 561

Interior Architecture Design Theories and Techniques

Issues addressed in the course include: Definitions of design, evolution of design, design process, and design theories, design methods and techniques, relationships between designing, learning, perceiving and creating, models and visualisation, and visualisation tools, design and  styles, design, creativity, ınnovation and relationships to each other; and new tendencies of design in the millenium.

References:

• BERND, Evers & CHRISTOPH Thoenes, et al. (2003), Architectural Theory from the Renaissance to the Present, Taschen.
• BRODBENT, G. (1988), Design in Architecture:Architecture and Human Sciences, David Fulton Publication Ltd., London.
• HARRY F. Mallgrave (2005), Modern Architectural Theory, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
• JONES, J.C. (1980), Design Methods: Seeds of Human Futures, Wiley Interscience, London.
• JONES, John & Crist (1992), Design Methods, John Willey, New York.
• KATE, Nesbitt (1996), Theorizing a New Agenda for Architecture: An Anthology of Architectural Theory, Princeton Architectural Press.
• ROWE, P. (1987), Design Thinking, MIT Press, London.
  
  

INAR 563

Architectural Space Organizations

The main target of this course is to understand, interpret and evaluate the architectural space and its organization; where space organization will be emphasized. Dimensions in the understanding, interpretation and evaluation of space organization are handled in different dimensions such as environmental, political, social, cultural and behavioral dimensions of the objective and subjective manner. By integrating considerations regarding the organization of space with the principles of design, aesthetics, function, comfort and culture, the course enables students to configure possible and attractive spaces in interior design by creating/interpreting spaces that are as comfortable as they are efficient, functional and aesthetically pleasing, by promoting the well-being of their occupants as well as the environment. Under the light of this view, the course will be supported by lectures on space organization principles and theories. The students are expected to make small scale exercises on space organization.

References:

• ANTONIADES, A.C. (1990), Poetics of Architecture, VAN Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
• BALLANTYNE, A. (2005), Architecture Theory: A Reader in Philosophy and Culture, Continuum, London.
• BROADNENT, G. (1988), Design in Architecture: Architectural and Human Sciences, David Fulton Publication, London.
• CAPON, D.S. (1999), Architectural Theory (Volume I & Volume II), John Wiley and Sons Ltd, London.
• HILLER, B. (1996), Space is the Machine: A Configurational Theory of Architecture, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

• Kate Nesbitt (1996), Theorizing a New Agenda for Architecture: An Anthology of Architectural Theory, Princeton Architectural Press.

• NORBERG-SCHULZ, C. (1992), Intentions in Architecture, MIT Press, Massachusetts.
• NORBERG-SCHULZ, C. (2000), Architecture: Presence, Language and Place, Skira Architecture Library Press, Milano.
  
  

INAR 565

Interior Design Philosophies

This course is thought to be a contribution to the study of Philosophy of Design. In it, a critical overview is taken of the structure and dynamics of design theory. This overview leads to a method to assist with the critical analysis of design theories and their associated concepts. If ‘design theory’ is considered as an artefact to be designed, this course’s role is in the part of the design process often called ‘problem analysis’. Supporting what is presented in this course is an assumption that the act of designing by human agents is central to the academic study of design. This theoretical standpoint, that what is described as design, always implicates humans, together with the understanding that any theory, theorising or theory interpretation has meaning only in a human context, is the basis for the analysis of the issues addressed in the course. The course addresses the position of the interior designer in the society and relation of design to the humanities, social sciences, and natural/physical sciences. Interaction with disciplines are emphasized. Introduction to significant theories concerning the interaction of people and interior architectural space. Students survey both substantive and normative theories, philosophies and doctrines of design and explore their influences. With the help of readings, lectures, guest lecturers, and in-class discussion, students are habituate to think in regards to developing methods for philosophical considerations both in the field of design in general and in interior design in particular. This interactive course encourages students to articulate philosophies based upon facts and use them as a central component of generating their own design solutions.

References:

• JENCKS, Charles and KROPF, Karl (1999), Teories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture, Academy Editions, West Sussex.
• LELAND, M. Roth (2006), Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History, and Meaning, Westview Press.
• Rowe, P. (1987) Design Thinking. MIT Press, London.
• RYBCIZYNSKI, Witold (2001), The Look of Architecture, Oxford University Press.
• TUNALI, İsmail (2002), Tasarım Felsefesine Giriş, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları, Istanbul.
  
  

In the context of the Interior Architecture Studio II course, production of contemporary designs with the awareness and interpretation of contemporary technological developments is expected. With this perspective, information-and-communication technology-based application projects attaching importance to environmental ethics, and enhancing function-space-material-furnishing unity will be developed. Besides, seminars intended for the preparation of the term project as a continuing part of this studio will be planned.   

References:
All the theoretic and application-oriented books and magazines related with design.

In the past, the architectural options were often limited to local materials and traditional methods of working. But over recent decades the globalisation of trade plus global communications and transport logistics networks have changed the situation  drastically. For the architects and interior designers, the search for the “perfect” materials has become very important subject.
Discovery of the new technologies and transfer of existing material to other contexts are two principles for the research on innovative materials. Each innovative materials has assets and disadvantages. The process of selecting the right interior materials should cover the aspects of health and safety codes, economic criteria, environmental criteria, installation information, industry standards and regulations.
The aim of this  course is to help the interior designers select the suitable innovative materials and installation techniques in terms of the factors mentioned above.

References:

• ALLEN, E. and RAND, P. (2007), Architectural Detailing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Canada.
• AMBROSE, J. (1992), Building Construction and Design., Van Nostrand Reinhold., New York.
• BELL, B. and RAND, P. (2006) "Materials for Architectural Design" (second edition). London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd.
• BINGGELI, C. (2008), Materials for Interior Environmet, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Canada.
• CHİNG, F.D.K. (1991), Building Construction Illustrated, 2nd ed., John Willey & Sons, Canada.
• DERNIE, D. (2003) "New Stone Architecture" London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd. 
• FOSTER, J.S. (1994), Mitchell’s Building Series-Structure and Fabric, Part 1, 5th Edition., Longman.
• ORTON, A. (1988), The Way We Built Now- Integration form, scale and technique.,  E&FN SPON-Imprint of Chapman&Hall., London.
• OSBOURN, D. and GREENO, R. (1997), Mitchell’s Building Series, Introduction to Building, 2nd ed., Longman.
• STONE, S. and BROOKER, G. (2007) "Basic interior Architecture 01: Form + Structure" Switzerland: Ava publishing SA.
  
  

Elective Course (See the Elective Courses List)

As an aim of the course, it is expected from the students to search the characteristics and application details of the materials intended to be used for their projects and adapt these findings into a new application project, together with preparing a materials file and calculating the probable cost of the project and putting the findings in a report file. This is a follow-up of the Interior Architecture Studio II course. 

References:
All the theoretic and application-oriented books and magazines related with design.