Housing + in Yeni Mahalle, Kayseri

Architectural Design Studio-I intend to focus on dwelling problems to explore not only interior-exterior or public-private conflict, but also to learn from material, structure interaction, and the relationship between spatial functions and basic needs of daily life and new daily life. Design research into historic and current examples and context will provide a background for the problem of dwelling. The design journey is based on a holistic approach (the role of natural, built, and cultural environments; introduction to function, form, structure, and the principles of space organization as well as fundamental concepts of architecture; critical evaluation of contemporary architectural works; mappings, modelling and animation techniques, etc.).

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Home, apart from being a physical structure, is a space where individual can be a part of the communal life, feel belonged and secure; it is a place that individuals satisfy their needs for caring and conserving; and finally, a reach point on the journey of self-discovering. Individuals take shelter in home; being protected from the physical conditions of the outer world and nurture their senses in psychological aspects. It is something like a skeleton that erects human body, a keystone of the arch; it keeps individuals rooted in a place, both, physically and spiritually.

The aim of this studio is to try to understand our main living space "home" through different scales. In this context, three different works will be developed in the studio. First, in a two-week period, alternative solutions will be developed for different types of small size spaces. Then, a new approach is expected to an existing dwelling type in Kayseri. Finally, students are expected to develop a larger scale housing design consisting of different modules and plan solutions that will appeal to different users.

 

• Workshop: Minimum space – MobilX

(hypothetical project area)

 

The workshop MobilX is a study that focuses on the different ways of solving spaces of basic needs (living area, bathroom, kitchen etc. solutions). Within the scope of this workshop, lectures will be given on alternative solutions for these spaces and students are expected to develop different proposals.

The spaces developed with different solutions will then be integrated into each other and respond to different needs in a single space. Students are expected to develop a living unit that is mobile, can be used anywhere in the world (at least in 2 or 3 different places) and will be max 30 m2. Since it can be used in different places, universal solutions should be produced, and the design should be considered independent of location.

 

• Design 1: New Generation Vineyard House

(Aşağı Talas and Yukarı Talas)

 

In this design, a contemporary approach is expected to address the vineyard houses, which are secondary residences in Kayseri. In doing so, students should take into consideration the vineyard culture, viticulture activities and habits. While combining tradition and culture with contemporary practices, the existing fabric, new lifestyle understandings and cultural habits should be considered, functions and needs should be determined accordingly.

 

• Design 2: Housing +

 

Housing+ is a design that includes another main function along with housing. Students are expected to solve a housing design with at least 3 or 4 different plan solutions for different users. With its repeating units, this design will be handled within an existing housing texture. Within the grid system, row houses or adjacent order design solutions will be produced. The main concerns of this project are the relationship to be established with the existing texture and the diversity to be created with solutions for different users. Moreover, students are expected to develop specific solutions for each project for the + function. The design should also include a social space.

 

Each design proposal approx. closed space (±%10) + service units and open, semi-open areas) should include:

• Accommodation units (min 3 different scheme according to defined user groups)

• Circulation (stairs, corridors, and elevators)

• Service units

• Common spaces