MİM313

School of Architecture and Design \ Architecture

3

4

Compulsory

English

Mim 214

Architecture

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the major issues, theories, and architectural movements that shaped the architecture of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Focusing on the impact of social, economic, political, and technological changes, the course examines the evolution of architectural styles, the development of modernist thought, and the search for new architectural languages during these transformative periods. Through a combination of lectures, readings, site visits, and class discussions, students will critically engage with the key themes of modernity and modernism, exploring their influence on architectural design, theory, and practice.

Ching, F. (2011) A Global History of Architecture. Wiley.
Curtis, W. J. R. (2011) Modern Architecture. Since 1900. Phaidon.
Çelik, Z. (1998). 19. Yüzyılda Osmanlı Başkenti. Değişen İstanbul Trans. Selim Deringil, 2nd ed. Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları.
Frampton, K. Modern Architecture. A Critical History. Thames and Hudson. Fazio, M., Moffett, M., Wodehouse, L. (2009) A World History of Architecture (2nd Ed.) Laurence King Publishing.
Ingersol, R. and Kostof. S. (2013) World Architecture. A Cross-cultural History. Oxford University Press. Kostof, S. (2010) A History of Architecture. Settings and Rituals (2nd Ed.) Oxford University Press.
Roth, L. (2002). Mimarlığın Öyküsü Öğeleri, Tarihi, Anlamı. Trans. Ergün Akça. Kabalcı. Watkin, D. (2011) A History of Western Architecture, Fifth ed. Laurence King Publishing.

The aim of this course is to foster a critical understanding of the architectural developments that emerged in response to the sweeping changes of the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will explore how architecture adapted to, influenced, and reflected shifting social, economic, political, and technological landscapes. By engaging with key theoretical frameworks and examining the search for new architectural forms and ideas during this period, the course aims to equip students with the tools to critically assess the evolution of modern and modernist architecture, enabling them to make informed judgments about historical and contemporary architectural issues.

1. A comprehensive understanding of the main architectural theories and movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries. (Knowledge)
2. Knowledge of how social, economic, political, and technological shifts influenced architectural design, theory, and practice during these periods. (Knowledge)
3. An ability to identify and understand the key architectural problems and debates that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries and how they shaped architectural responses. (Knowledge)
4. Analyze and evaluate how architecture responded to the challenges of modernity, using historical and theoretical knowledge. (Skill)
5. Make comparative analyses of different architectural styles and movements, considering their social, political, and cultural contexts. (Competence)
6. Articulate informed opinions and engage critically in class discussions on modernity, modernism, and architectural innovation, using appropriate terminology and referencing relevant architectural theories. (Skill)
7. Integrate knowledge of historical architectural movements and theories into contemporary discussions about architectural practice and design. (Competence)

Week 1: Introduction.
Week 2: Enlightenment, 18th-century searches for new architectures.
Week 3: 18th-century searches for new architecture.
Week 4: 19th-century modernity and search for new architectures. New building types and urban transformations.
Week 5: 19th-century urban transformations in Istanbul.
Week 6: Site Trip to Istanbul
Week 7: Urban Transformations. New materials and technologies. The birth of the iron skeleton frame.
Week 8: Reactions to new materials and to revivalisms.
Week 9: Modern architecture at the turn of the 19th and early 20th centuries
Week 10: 19th-century and early twentieth-century architecture in Ankara and Ottoman cities
Week 11: Modern architectural thought at the turn of the 19th and early 2oth centuries.
Week 12: Presentations

• Participation and discussions 10 %
• Quizzes 40 %
• Site study homeworks 215 %
• Presentation 25 %