BASIC DESIGN FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE-II

Course Description

This studio course aims to develop students’ understanding of the relationships between form, space, and users through a holistic approach by transferring their fundamental design knowledge and skills into the scale of spatial design. Within the scope of the course, spatial organization, space-defining elements, horizontal and vertical circulation, stair and ramp design, ergonomics, and environmental conditions are addressed as fundamental components of interior design. Students transform abstract and tangible design concepts into interior space solutions at different scales while integrating geometric systems, spatial perception, and design principles. The design process is supported through freehand drawing, model-making, and digital representation techniques. Students learn to develop functional, aesthetic, and user-oriented spatial proposals and critically evaluate their design decisions.

BASIC DESIGN FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE-II

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1- Define (2) design concepts, principles and elements regarding form.
2. 02 2- Combine (3) basic design principles such as rythm, proportion, hierarchy, integrity with proposed designs
3. 03 3- Solve (3) a problem given within the limits of a certain context or composition
4. 04 4- Express (3) abstract concepts in a tangible framework
5. 05 5- Combine (2) design with the design questions, awareness of why, what and for whom we're designing
6. 06 6- Develop (5) individual working skills and conduct (3) the team work in the scope of conceptual learning, discussion, co- production and critiques
7. 07 7- Arrange (2) design process and time-management
8. 08 8- Observe (4) the studio and the studio culture and use (3) the space in a meaningful way.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Baker, G. H., Le Corbusier: An Analysis of Form. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989
2. 02 Dodsworth, S., İç Mekan Tasarımının Temelleri, 2015
3. 03 Ching, F.D.K., Architecture: Form, Space, Order, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, 2007
4. 04 İnceoğlu, N., Eskizler: Çizerek Düşünme Düşünerek Çizme, 2026

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the role of spatial organization, circulation, ergonomics, and space-defining elements in interior design. SOLO 3
2. L02 Apply fundamental design principles to interior design problems at different scales. SOLO 3
3. L03 Analyze the relationships between spatial organization, ergonomics, and environmental data to develop user-oriented interior space proposals. SOLO 4
4. L04 Integrate the relationships between form, function, and spatial experience within the design process. SOLO 4
5. L05 Evaluate design decisions according to functional requirements, user experience, and spatial quality criteria. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. 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.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. 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.
5. P05 Evaluate and integrate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems by considering user experience, environmental comfort, technical performance, and sustainability to create high-quality interior environments.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

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