INAR403 - INTEGRATED APPLICATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT

Course Description

This course aims to enable students to integrate their accumulated knowledge of design, construction, materials, and technical systems acquired throughout previous semesters into a comprehensive application project. During the course, construction drawings, detail solutions, material selections, building systems, and technical coordination of interior architecture projects are developed. Students produce application details at different scales by considering project standards, current regulations, accessibility, sustainability, and user requirements. The contributions of digital modeling and artificial intelligence-supported technical evaluation tools to the design process are critically assessed. The course aims to develop students’ technical accuracy, interdisciplinary coordination, and application-oriented problem-solving skills for professional practice processes.

INTEGRATED APPLICATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item	Type	Weight (%)
Midterm	Project	30
Sketch Exam	Project	10
Term Project	Project	20
Final	Project	40
Total		100

Course outcomes

01 1.To improve how students integrate(4) knowledge on project-related issues.
02 2. Developing(5) the ability to conduct site analysis including site surveillance, recording of natural elements and built environment objects, the characteristics of the site land form, and the ability to select functional zoning sites to design(4) a site plan,
03 3. To devolop(5) students' ability to establish the right relationship between field conditions and building design.
04 4. To be able to reproduce(2) alternatives and to express(3) in terms of land use, efficient public and service access.
05 5. To synthesize(5) the research and analysis of architectural and structural solutions that can be applied(4) to students in building design.
06 6. Students to express(3) their knowledge to create(5) their own structural solutions in the light
07 7. Students compare(4) structure design function with the suitability of structural solutions
08 8. Analyzing environmental problems and conducting additional research and expressing(3) them in a project.
09 9. Draw(2) details of all parts of a project such as architectural, structural, environmental, aesthetic features and presentation.

Course Syllabus

Week	Topic
Week 1	Course Introduction and Project Brief. Introduction to the scope of the Integrated Interior Architecture Application Project, presentation of the hotel room project, explanation of the design and technical drawings to be developed throughout the semester, working methods, and assessment criteria.
Week 2	Hotel Room Design Approach Presentations. Students define their personal design language; research the selected interior design approach in terms of color, material, texture, furniture, lighting, and detailing; and develop the initial conceptual and visual decisions for adapting this language to a hotel room.
Week 3	Design Research and Product Selection in Line with the Selected Style. Research and selection of furniture, textiles, lighting elements, decorative objects, indoor plants, tableware and serving elements, wall and surface elements, bathroom accessories, and small-scale accessories. Determination of color, material, and texture decisions; justification of the relationship between selected products and the design language; and creation of a coherent product and material collection.
Week 4	Translating the Concept into Spatial Design. Synthesis of research and product selections; development of the functional scheme and spatial organization of the hotel room. Resolution of the relationships between sleeping, working, resting, storage, and bathroom functions. Critique of initial plan alternatives.
Week 5	Development of the Plan and Furniture Layout. Evaluation of ergonomics, circulation, furniture placement, built-in furniture, storage, and user requirements on the 1/50 scale plan. Translation of the selected design language into the spatial plan.
Week 6	Development of Plans, Sections, and Three-Dimensional Design. Finalization of plan decisions; development of sections, vertical relationships, ceiling, lighting, material, and built-in furniture decisions. Critique of the 3D model.
Week 7	Jury Week
Week 8	Midterm Week
Week 9	Midterm Week
Week 10	Post-Midterm Revision and Transition to the Application Project. Incorporation of midterm feedback into the project. Revision of plans, sections, and elevations; identification of construction, material, and built-in furniture decisions to be represented in the technical drawings.
Week 11	Sketch Exam
Week 12	Technical Drawings and Detailed Area Studies. Transition from the general 1/50 scale project to 1/20 scale detailed plans, sections, and elevations. Development of built-in furniture, ceiling, flooring, wall, and lighting solutions.
Week 13	Detail and Material Solutions. Development of technical details at 1/20, 1/10, 1/5, and, where necessary, 1/1 scales. Technical resolution of furniture, material junctions, surface transitions, and building components.
Week 14	Integration of the Application Project and Final Preparation. Coordination of plans, sections, elevations, detailed drawings, material decisions, and technical presentation boards. Identification of missing components and preparation for the final presentation.
Week 15	Jury Week

Reference Books & Course Materials

01 Deplazes, A. (Ed.). (2005). Constructing architecture: materials, processes, structures: a handbook (No. s 479). Basel: Birkhäuser.
02 Lawson, S. (2024). Furniture design: an introduction to development, materials and manufacturing. Hachette UK.
03 Allen, E., & Iano, J. (2019). Fundamentals of building construction: materials and methods. John Wiley & Sons.
04 Ching, F. D. (2020). Building construction illustrated. John Wiley & Sons.

Learning Outcomes

L01 Explain technical drawing standards, building components, and detail development principles used in interior architecture application projects. SOLO 3
L02 Apply materials, building systems, technical equipment, and construction details in interior architecture projects according to relevant standards. SOLO 4
L03 Integrate digital modeling and artificial intelligence-supported evaluation tools into the application project process. SOLO 4
L04 Evaluate application projects in terms of technical feasibility, sustainability, cost considerations, and user requirements. SOLO 5
L05 Justify application details prepared at different scales in accordance with professional standards. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO	P04	P05	P06	P07	P09	P10	P12	Average
L01	5	5	0	0	0	5	0	1.25
L02	0	5	0	0	0	5	0	0.83
L03	5	0	0	5	0	5	0	1.25
L04	0	5	3	0	0	3	0	0.92
L05	0	0	0	0	4	5	3	1