Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IAED363

Course Name:

The Architectural Palimpsets of İstanbul

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZLEM ÇİÇEK ÜNAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course explores the architectural developments of Istanbul city within major different historical periods chronologically: the Prehistoric, the Colonial Byzantine, the capital of the Roman Empire with Constantinus, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire in the era of Iustinianos, the Medieval Constantinopolis, the Latin invasion with the Crusades, the Early, the Classical, and the Late Ottoman Period, the Westernization and the Republican Period.

Course Content:

These courses provide a traditional perspective on the architectural heritage of Istanbul. The course covers the city's prehistoric periods, the Colonial period, the Byzantine, Roman and Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire periods, classical Constantinople, the Latin invasion, the early, classical and late Ottoman periods, and the architectural transformations up to the Westernization and Republic periods. Each period is analyzed in terms of architectural approaches, building typologies, development and cultural influences specific to that period, and the deep-rooted architectural structures of Istanbul are targeted.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognizing the urban history of Istanbul and its different periods
2) Recognizing the landmarks of different historical periods of Istanbul
3) To be able to discuss the physical and social changes in the city starting from the 19th century
4) To be able to discuss the relationship between the history and architecture of Istanbul and its inhabitants
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course topics	None
2)	First settlements in Istanbul Byzantion	None
3)	Constantinople and the Early Byzantine period	None
4)	Orta ve Geç Bizans dönemi Latin işgali	None
5)	Walls of Istanbul Conquest of Istanbul Istanbul after the conquest	None
6)	Istanbul in the era of Mimar Sinan	None
7)	Mid-term exam	None
8)	Tulip Period and Westernization movements 19th century Istanbul	None
9)	Disasters in Istanbul and their effects on the city Istanbul through the eyes of foreign travelers	None
10)	Presentations	None
11)	Late Ottoman and Early Republican Istanbul Artistic productions in relation to Istanbul	None
12)	Site visit Istanbul's current limits, development areas and current problems	None
13)	Site visit UNECSO World Heritage List and Istanbul Conservation of Istanbul	None
14)	Final exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Yok

References:

Ahunbay, Z. (2011). İstanbul’da Kentsel Mimari. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Ahunbay, Z. (Ed.). (2020). Dünya Mirası İstanbul. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Yayınları.
Cezar, M. (2002). Osmanlı Başkenti İstanbul. Eğitim Kültür ve Araştırma Vakfı.
Çeçener, B. (1995). İstanbul’un Kültür ve İmar Sorunları. TMMOB Mimarlar Odası İztanbul Büyükkent Şubesi.
Çelik, Z. (2015). 19. Yüzyılda Osmanlı Başkenti Değişen İstanbul. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
Çelik, Z. (1993). The Remaking of Istanbul: Portrait of an Ottoman City in the Nineteenth Century. University of California Press.
Dethier, P. A. (1993). Boğaziçi ve İstanbul: 19. Yüzyıl sonu. Eren Yayıncılık.
Genç, M., & Mazak, M. (Ed.). (2000). İstanbul Depremleri Fotoğraf ve Belgelerde 1894 Depremi. İGDAŞ.
Goytisolo, J. (2002). Osmanlı’nın İstanbulu. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
Kolektif. (2021). 19. - 20. Yüzyıl Yabancı Seyyahların Gözünden İstanbul. Kültür A.Ş.
Kuban, D. (2010). İstanbul Bir Kent Tarihi-Bizantion Konstantinopolis İstanbul. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
Kuban, D. (2010). Istanbul An Urban History - Byzantion Constantinopolis Istanbul. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
Küçükalioğlu Özkılıç, S. (2015). 1894 Depremi ve İstanbul. Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
Le Corbusier. (2009). Şark Seyahati-İstanbul 1911. Türkiye İş Bankası kültür Yayınları.
Le Corbusier. (2007). Journey to the East. The MIT Press.
Mantran, R. (2023). İstanbul Tarihi (6. bs). İletişim Yayınları.
Mantran, R. (1996). Histoire d’Istanbul. FAYARD.
Mazlum, D. (2011). 1766 İstanbul Depremi Belgeler Işığında Yapı Onarımları. İstanbul Araştırmaları Enstitüsü.
Müller-Wiener, W. (2001). İstanbul’un Tarihsel Topoğrafyası. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
Yılmaz, A. (Direktör). (1966). Ahh Güzel İstanbul [Video recording].

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Have the fundamental knowledge of theoretical and applied principles required in the field of interior architecture
2) Use artistic and cultural values in design process
3) Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies
4) Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions
5) Have consciousness of harmony and effectiveness of team work
6) Show participation in the production phase of the project applications and professional experience
7) Embrace the importance of learning, science, technology and contemporary issues
8) Have knowledge and awareness about occupational ethics, related laws and legislation

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the fundamental knowledge of theoretical and applied principles required in the field of interior architecture	5
2)	Use artistic and cultural values in design process	5
3)	Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies	1
4)	Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions	1
5)	Have consciousness of harmony and effectiveness of team work	1
6)	Show participation in the production phase of the project applications and professional experience	1
7)	Embrace the importance of learning, science, technology and contemporary issues	5
8)	Have knowledge and awareness about occupational ethics, related laws and legislation	1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	12	2	24
Homework Assignments	12	2	24
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			52