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INTERIOR DESIGN V

Course
INAR401 - INTERIOR DESIGN V
Department
Interior Design - English - Master
Course Type
Scientific Preparation
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
0
ECTS
0
T+P+L
0 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Prof. Dr. Sevinç KURT
Prerequisite
-
Keywords
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Course Description

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INTERIOR DESIGN V

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Concept Poster Assignment 10
Sketch Exam 1 Quiz 5
Sketch Exam 2 Quiz 5
Site Analysis Poster Assignment 5
Final Jury Project 35
Midterm Jury Project 25
Weekly submissions Assignment 10
Presentation Presentation 5
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 1- Ability to identify a subject, collect information and data systematically, make analysis (5) and synthesis (5) and make a presentation on the findings.
  2. 02 2- To develop (5) an understanding of making research and writing a proper academic paper.
  3. 03 3- Constructing the conceptual and theoretical framework of research and of design (4) problem.
  4. 04 4- An evaluation (5) of theoretical context of the related disciplines such as history, environment, economy, technology, social sciences, psychology and such.
  5. 05 5- Demonstrate (4) collaborative working skills.
  6. 06 6- Evaluate (5) and recognizing national traditions and the local regional heritage in architectural and spatial design, vernacular traditions, arts and crafts.
  7. 07 7- Synthesize (5) aspiration for open discussion, interpretation, criticise and re evaluation of self and peer's work,
  8. 08 8- Ability to evaluate (5) design problems from a wider perspective with an holistic approach. SOLO AVERAGE = [ (5+5)/2 + 5 + 4 + 5+ 4 +5 +5+5 ] / 8 = 33/8= 4,12

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Mon. 21 Sep. / Thu. 24 Sep. 2026: Introduction to the Course and Project Brief. Introduction to Casa Kubitschek, Oscar Niemeyer, Pampulha and the concept of Artist / Designer / Scientist Residency. Introduction to architectural heritage, adaptive reuse and remote site investigation. Initiation of research on the selected artist/designer/scientist and their living, working, creating/researching and spatial requirements.
Week 2 Mon. 28 Sep. / Thu. 1 Oct. 2026: Research and Digital Site Dossier. Analysis of geographical and cultural context, architectural heritage, Niemeyer’s design approach, spatial organisation, circulation, interior–exterior relationships, materials, openings, daylight, climate, landscape and relationship with Pampulha Lake. Development of user profile, activities and initial spatial programme. Initiation of Study Models. Student Presentation 1: Individual Research – Casa Kubitschek + Selected Artist/Designer/Scientist + User Requirements.
Week 3 Mon. 5 Oct. / Thu. 8 Oct. 2026: Developing the Conceptual Approach. Conceptual keywords, narrative, diagrams, conceptual drawings and concept models. Investigation of the relationship between Building + Geography + Architectural Heritage + Artist/Designer/Scientist + User + Spatial Experience. Completion of Study Models.
Week 4 Mon. 12 Oct. / Thu. 15 Oct. 2026: From Research to Design: translating research findings into spatial design decisions. Development of the residency scenario, user journey, activity patterns, functional relationships zoning. Discussion of how the selected user's creative/research practice can generate spatial requirements without becoming a superficial decorative theme.Student Presentation 2: Historical Buildings and Contemporary Adaptive-Reuse Strategies.
Week 5 Mon. 19 Oct. / Thu. 22 Oct. 2026: Sketch Exam 1. Initial Design Studies. Translation of concept and scenario into spatial organisation. Testing programme–space relationships within the existing building. Identification of elements to preserve, adapt and transform. Development of circulation, spatial hierarchy, interior–exterior continuity, atmosphere and preliminary material strategies.
Week 6 Mon. 26 Oct. / Thu. 29 Oct. 2026: Design Development. Plans, sections and elevations; model development. Integration of existing architectural character with new interventions. Discussion of reversible additions, partitions, fittings, services and contemporary intervention language. Student Presentation 3: Conservation, Adaptive Reuse and Intervention in Modern Architectural Heritage. 29 October – National Holiday / No Studio.
Week 7 Mon. 2 Nov. / Thu. 5 Nov. 2026: PRELIMINARY JURY. Presentation of research synthesis, Digital Site Dossier, artist/designer/scientist research, user scenario, programme, conceptual approach, zoning, preliminary plans/sections, concept model and study model. Jury feedback becomes the basis for subsequent design development.
Week 8 Mon. 9 Nov. / Thu. 12 Nov. 2026: MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
Week 9 Mon. 16 Nov. / Thu. 19 Nov. 2026: / MIDTERM EVALUATION. Assessment of project development from research and conceptual reasoning to spatial design. Particular emphasis on the relationship between the existing heritage building, selected user and proposed contemporary function.
Week 10 Mon. 23 Nov. / Thu. 26 Nov. 2026: Design Development – 1/50. Development of plans, sections, elevations and 1/50 model. Resolution of circulation, functional relationships, living–working/creating/researching interfaces and sharing spaces. Initial detailed investigation of selected areas at 1/20 scale. Student Presentation 4: Material, Colour and Furniture in Adaptive-Reuse Interiors.
Week 11 Mon. 30 Nov. / Thu. 3 Dec. 2026: Design Development and Spatial Atmosphere. Integration of materials, furniture, lighting, colour, acoustics and environmental qualities. Development of selected 1/20 plans, sections, elevations and details, together with partial model studies. Student Presentation 5: Spatial Atmosphere, Materiality and Sensory Experience in Heritage Interiors.
Week 12 Mon. 7 Dec. / Thu. 10 Dec. 2026: Sketch Exam 2. Detailed design development considering material junctions, furniture, lighting, display/work systems, storage and user-specific equipment. Integration of environmental considerations: daylight, natural ventilation, shading and thermal comfort. Review of technical interventions in relation to heritage conservation.
Week 13 Mon. 14 Dec. / Thu. 17 Dec. 2026: Integrated Design Development. Coordination of 1/50 project with selected 1/20 areas. Resolution of material, furniture, lighting, equipment, service and environmental systems. Development of interior–exterior relationships and landscape interface. 3D visualisation and model development.
Week 14 Mon. 21 Dec. / Thu. 24 Dec. 2026: Final Design Development. Refinement of plans, sections, elevations, details, models and visualisations. Critical review of consistency between research, concept, heritage strategy, spatial programme and final design decisions. Preparation of presentation narrative and graphic communication.
Week 15 Mon. 28 Dec. 2026: PRE-FINAL JURY. Comprehensive presentation of the developed project. Evaluation of architectural heritage response, artist/designer/scientist-centred programme, conceptual coherence, spatial experience, functional and technical resolution, environmental performance, materiality, drawings, models and visualisations. Final jury feedback and revision directions.

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Massey, A 1990, Interior Design of The 20th Century, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London.
  2. 02 Kilmer, R., & Kilmer, W. O. (2014). Designing interiors. John Wiley & Sons.
  3. 03 Kubba, S., Space planning for commercial and residential interiors, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2003. Dean C., (2000).
  4. 04 Russell, G., Texture materials : Basics interior architecture, UK : AVA academia, 2012

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Capability of analyzing a historical building which is situated at a historic area.
  2. L02 Ability to change the function of a historical building and design within a historical context.
  3. L03 Capability of understanding the sectors of the building to be renovated or to be changed.
  4. L04 Ability to propose a conceptual approach and design the given building consistently.
  5. L05 Ability to change the layout of the building according to the new function.
  6. L06 Capability of proposing materials, textures, colour, furniture and lighting elements to create an atmosphere consistent with student's conceptual approaches.
  7. L07 Capability of searching the related firms, finding the appropriate materials, textures, colour, furniture and lighting elements proposed as if the project is going to be realized.
  8. L08 Ability to design furniture for a specific space and purpose.
  9. L09 Capability of understanding the necessary acoustic needs and proposing solutions accordingly.
  10. L10 Capability of drawing details for application.

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 The student will be able to create projects and researches with particular awareness of environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design.
  2. P02 The student will be able to design by engaging in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective for the purpose of improving the quality of life.
  3. P03 The student will be able to make research to increase productivity and in the same context to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the society in the frame of their profession.
  4. P04 The student will be able to create a supportive learning environment that allows developing individual expression of knowledge and skills to create a connection with the practice of interior design. tir.
  5. P05 The student will be able to use and evaluate the conceptual elements and aesthetic principles of interior design in visual, verbal and written form at an advanced level.
  6. P06 The student will be able to distinguish an advanced level of competence in design practice and production that shows an awareness of professional standards appropriate to the field. .
  7. P07 The student will be able to interpret key concepts, theories and research approaches in interior architecture and relates them with current research in the field.
  8. P08 The student will be able to construct an artistic and designerly insight; to apply design knowledge to their creative design process, and to deepen their expertise in materials, knowledge of design tradition, and cultural discussion.
  9. P09 The student will be able to manage design processes, apply the regulations in construction, material knowledge, skills in 3D composition, and evaluate the spatiality of people and products by deepening the skills learned in Bachelor's studies and broaden their knowledge in spatial design and furniture design.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - -
L07 - - - - - - - - - -
L08 - - - - - - - - - -
L09 - - - - - - - - - -
L10 - - - - - - - - - -