ARC209-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I

Course ARC209 - Architectural Design I, Fall 2020 – 2021

8 h/week, Mondays

Instructors Assist. Prof. Dr. Murat ARAPOĞLU, Assist. Prof. Dr. Tansu ACIMERT, Assist. Prof. Dr. Özlem
ÖZER, Assist. Prof. Dr. Erdem ÜNGÜR

Course Description |1

The course introduces students the design process and relevant problem
solving techniques through conceptual, functional, compositional aspects of
design of a dwelling. Focus of the studio is on elements of architectural
design, space, structure, function, topology and climate while exploring the
needs of a simple residential building. In achieving these goals students are
expected to search for the ‘state of the art’, be creative and experimental.

Objectives

Familiarization with the concept of the house; the design process of the basic
function of dwelling in relation to human dimensions, user requirements, site,
topography, climate; defining the spaces and effective elements of the
dwelling.

Requirements
All design work will be proceeded in the design studio except field trips and
home work. Student contact is designed once 8 hours (total of 8 hours per
week) for 14 weeks. Students develop their projects with studio crits all
through the semester. Please remember the process is as important as
the final product. This course will fully utilize sketching and drafting.
Computer drawings will not be used throughout the semester and for
final presentation unless otherwise specifically noted. While developing
their projects, students are not to be limited by the local codes and regulations
yet they should strictly be aware of the standards.

Design Problem
The design proposal of the dwelling should be for a specifically described
client. From a programmatic point of view, these spaces should naturally
resolve ergonomic criteria for the tasks in hand. However, these spatial
settings are to be developed beyond their functional reasoning to encompass
qualities which are essential for an enriched and meaningful sensorial
experience.
By this it is meant that you will be asked to consider the spaces within the
house to a degree of detail; the play of light, materials, colors, textures,
finishes and the way that these components are assembled together in an
order to yield the anticipated affect. In terms of form making, you are expected
to describe how the structural principles have shaped your dwelling and also
which environmental issues have affected your design.

Exploration of Poetics of Space Through a Character and Narrative

In your explorations for the design, you may get inspired by a real person, by
a novel/movie character or an artist who had lived as the dweller. There
should be an activity which transcends beyond pragmatic or functional criteria.
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The activity should be thought as a ritualised act. In order to facilitate your
explorations you have a designated particular character. This character will be
instrumental in providing you with a client brief for directing your research/
development toward thematic ideas. For example his/her occupation interests
or obsessions may provide you with possible avenues for development. By
immersing yourself within the world of the character, you should have a
clearer understanding of the needs and settings required. Remember this | 2
process need not be too complex or literal. The aim here is to give reason and
meaning for your thinking process out of which specific design qualities should
emerge.

SITE: Florya (The map of site is placed at the end!)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS :

 Initial Studies: Research, analysis, conceptual ideas, and diagrams

 Site Plan 1/500, 1/200

 Plans 1/100

 Sections 1/100

 Elevations 1/100

 Partial plan/section/elevation 1/50

 Model 1/200, 1/100 (All models shall be preared handmade)

 Axonometric and interior persectives.

ASSESSMENT: Students have to participate in review jury, interim jury and final jury which will be
conducted and proceeded in LMS and will be online. There will be review jury, interim jury and a
final jury.

Review Jury (Practice) 20%

Interim Jury (Midterm) 30%

Final (Final Jury) 50%

Total 100%
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Review Jury

- Site Plan 1/1000 or/and 1/500 (main scale)

- Analysis Nonspecific scale
- Existing building elevations around the site 1/200
- Conceptual studies (block diagrams of site plan, plans, 1/1000, 1/500
sections, elevations, perspectives) |3
- Model 1/200
(Students shall fit their models in A3 size base and the proposals shall be centralized in the
middle of the base area)

Interim Jury

- Concept Diagrams
- Site Plan 1/200
- Plans 1/100 (Ground floor will be drawn by showing surroundings)
- Sections 1/100
- Elevations 1/100
- Model 1/200
(Students shall fit it in A3 size base and the design shall be centralized in the middle of the
base)

 Students are required to fulfill 80% attendance in the design studio.

 Projects should be submitted in the required format and time. The format is portrait and A1 size.
 Students will prepare all studies in maximum 4 A1 size posters.
 Please note; all submissions shall be done via LMS and late submissions will not be accepted.
 Please watch new announcements and your schedule periodically.

 ALL SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE PREPARED BY HAND DRAWINGS.

READING LIST

• Francis D.K.Ching, Architecture: Form, Space and Order, New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold,
1996.

• Buxton P., Metric Handbook Planning and Design Data, Routledge, NY, 2015,
• Bryan Lawson, Design in Mind, Butterworth – Heinemann Ltd., 1994.
• N. Crawe and P. Laseau, Visual Notes for Architects and Designers, New York: Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 1984.
• Orton, A., The Way We Build Now: Form, Scale and Technique, New York: Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 1988.
• Salvadory, M., Why Building Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture, New York: W. W. Norton and
Company, 1990. • Elisabeth Kendall Apartments, Town Houses & Condominiums.
• De Chiara-Callender, Time Saver Standards for Building Types.
• Michael Pollan, A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams, 2008.
• Mcleod, V., Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture, Laurence King Publishing, London,
2007.
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1 Oct 12 Introduction and brief

2 Oct 19 Site Analysis and Case Studies

3 Oct 26 Evaluation of Alternatives, Schematic Design, Study Model

4 Nov 02 Desk Critiques & Studio Works

5 Nov 09 Review Jury

6 Nov 16 Desk Critiques & Studio Works

7 Nov 23 Desk Critiques & Studio Works Focus on the fulfillment of functional requirements

8 Nov 30 Interim Jury (Midterm)

9 Dec 07 Desk Critiques & Studio Works

10 Dec 14 Desk Critiques & Studio Works: Focus on the use of structural elements

11 Dec 21 Desk Critiques & Studio Works: Detailing

12 Dec 28 Desk Critiques & Studio Works

13 Jan 04 Pre-Final Submission

14 Jan 11 Desk Critiques & Studio Works

Final Submission and jury date will be announced.

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