Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Architectural Project II MMR202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 4 + 4 6.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Studies determined within the scope of the general program and requested by the coordinator. Creating mock-ups and models
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nuray BENLİ YILDIZ
Instructor(s)
Goals Identifying an architectural problem, gathering and combining the necessary information, evaluation, development, To gain the ability to think in three dimensions in design, to be able to read it as physical-space, social-space with different layers of the existing built environment, Examination of the settlement texture in the context of morphological relations, Solution of limited technological problems
Course Content Design of a one or two storey building with a limited program that includes physical environmental analysis in line with environmental factors and user requirements.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Improving the ability of critical thinking.
2 Improving cognitive level and imagination of the individual.
3 Improving research abilities.
4 Interpreting the systems of formal composition.
5 Improving design abilities.
6 Improving the abilities on teamwork.
7 Improving the ability to benefit from examples.
8 Improving the ability of graphic presentation.
9 Improving the ability to perceive the totality of the relationship between the elements of design.
10 Improving the ability to design which are compatible to the local characteristics.
11 Improving the ability to analyze the data on built environment.
12 Providing guidance to develop the ability to prepare architectural program according to the design problem.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course and presentation of the design problem and what is expected of students during the semester, the introduction and selection of the lands, the establishment of groups and research.
2. Week Making student group presentations, discussion on introduction to the project, evaluation of the presentations, Discussion on the architectural concept
3. Week Transition to individual design: Studies on the scenario, buble diagram, 1/500 scale site plan and land model to be prepared in accordance with the building program.
4. Week 1/500 scale site plan and mass model studies,consept diagram in the plan, spatial analysis
5. Week Spatial organization chart connected with 1/500 scale site plan and mass model studies and transition to 1/200 plan.
6. Week Space organization in 1/200 scale plan - schematic section and mass model studies
7. Week Space organization in 1/200 scale plan - schematic section and mass model studies
8. Week Intermediate Jury: Student presentations-Jury session where students' first design ideas are evaluated
9. Week 1/200 scale layout, mass analysis, 1/100 scale plan-section-facade and model studies
10. Week 1/200 scale layout, mass analysis, 1/100 scale plan-section-facade and model studies
11. Week Plan-section-facade and model studies in 1/100 scale
12. Week 1/500 scale site plan arrangement of open spaces, 1/200 scale layout plan, 1/100 scale plan-section-facade and model studies, system details research.
13. Week 1/500 scaled site plan, 1/200, 1/100 plan-section-facade-system details and model studies
14. Week Final project critiques for the presentation before the Final Jury
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtain Basic Architecture knowledge
2 Collecting information in scientific and technological aspect for socially and environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
3 To be able to do scientific research in architecture field, critical thinking
4 To be able to work with partners in professional applications
5 Recognizing needs within the context of physical environment and human behaviors and cultural differences
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
7 To follow current technologies in the context of developing professional practice
8 To use graphic techniques and fluent English for literature review, project presentation and writing article.
9 To think independently and critically in professional field
10 Producing original and creative solutions for architectural problems by using modern technology
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • related publications
  • Ching, F.D.K., Mimarlık: Biçim, Mekan ve Düzen, Yapı Yayın: 85, YEM, İstanbul, 2004,
  • Ching, F.D.K., Interior Design, Yapı Yayın: 95, YEM, İstanbul, 2004
  • Arcan, E. F. & Evci, F., Architectural Design Approach 1, Tasarım Yayın Grubu, İstanbul, 1999.
  • Neufert, P., Neufert Architect’s Data, 2003.
  • Soygeniş, S., Architecture: Thinking, Dreaming, YEM Yayın, 2006
  • Kolektif, Projeler Yapılar 4 - Kültür Yapıları YEM Yayınları
  • ronicals (Mimarlık, Yapı, Tasarım, XXI, Detail, Architectural Review, Architectural Record,
  • Digital platforms and web sites (Archdaily, dezzen, JSTOR, Arts & Architecture, Colossus, The Archigram Archival Project, Getty Publications Virtual Library, ISSUU, Archnet, RIBApix, Pathé Newsreel Archive, Architectural Association Photo Library, The Courtauld Institute’s Conway Library, Harvard Library’s VIA (Visual Information Access), New York Public Library Photographic Archives, ArchInform, SAH Archipedia, Canadian Architect, AIA,
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 8 8 64
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 5 5 25
Research 2 2 4
Other Activities 2 2 4
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 6 6
Homework 1 1 5 5
Final 1 4 4
Practice 14 4 56
Classroom Activities 9 4 36
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0