In this course, supporting the Architectural Culture, History, and Theories module, contemporary architectural debates are explored through examples of global contemporary architecture.
Alain de Botton, Mutluluğun Mimarisi, trans. Banu Tellioğlu, Sel Yayıncılık, 2017, İstanbul.
Georges Perec, Mekân Feşmekân, trans. Ayberk Erkay, Everest Yayınları, 2017, İstanbul.
Michael Pollan, Bana Ait Bir Yer: Hayallerin Mimarisi, trans. İ. Urkun Kelso, Sinek Sekiz Yayınevi, 2015, İstanbul.
Steen Eiler Rasmussen, Yaşanan Mimari, trans. Birsen Doruk, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi,1964, İstanbul.
Marc Augé, Yok-yerler, Daimon, 2016, İstanbul.
Gaston Bachelard, Mekanın Poetikası, trans. Aykut Derman, Kesit Yayıncılık, 1996, İstanbul.
İhsan Bilgin, Mimarın Soluğu: Peter Zumthor Mimarlığı Üzerine Denemeler, Metis Yayınları, 2017, İstanbul.
Le Corbusier, Mimarlık Öğrencileriyle Söyleşi, trans. Samih Rifat, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2009, İstanbul.
Jale N. Erzen, Mimarlık Dünyayı Yaşamak, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Cep Kitapları Dizisi 2, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Basım İşliği, Ankara, 2013.
Oscar Niemeyer, Dünya Adil Değil, trans. Leyla Tonguç Basmacı, Sel Yayıncılık, 2013, İstanbul.
1. Recognizes contemporary architectural practices through real-world examples. (Knowledge)
2. Interprets current architectural discussions, theories, and practices using relevant examples. (Skill)
3. Engages in discussions on contemporary architectural practices through conceptual analysis. (Skill)
4. Applies architectural and design-related concepts effectively. (Knowledge)
5. Develops a personal interpretation of architecture, structure, and the role of the architect using a universal language. (Competence)
Week 1: Introduction – Overview of the course’s purpose, scope, and structure.
Week 2: House I – Nemausus I, Jean Nouvel.
Week 3: Place – Vals Thermal Bath, Peter Zumthor.
Week 4: Axis – Berlin Jewish Museum, Daniel Libeskind.
Week 5: Context – Säynätsalo City Hall, Alvar Aalto.
Week 6: Geometry – Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Frank O. Gehry.
Week 7: Landscape – Phaeno Science Center, Zaha Hadid.
Week 8: Structure – Satolas Train Station, Santiago Calatrava.
Week 9: Proportion – La Tourette Monastery, Le Corbusier.
Week 10: Framework – Pompidou Center, Richard Rogers.
Week 11: House II – Concept – VitraHaus, Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron.
Week 12: General Evaluation & Discussion – Reflection on key themes and architectural concepts.