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Adaptive Re-Use of Medieval Caravanserais in Central Anatolia
(Gangemi Editore S P A, 2019) Yoney, Nilufer Baturayolu; Asiliskender, Burak; Urfalioglu, Nur; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
Kayseri, located at the junction of two major trade routes from northeast to southwest and from southeast to northwest, has been a commercial center for at least 4,000 years. The 23,500 tablets found at the Assyrian trade colony in Kanesh-Karum dating around 2,000 BCE and located 20km from the modern city provide ample proof. The great number and relevant size of Medieval caravanserais around the city as well as commercial buildings at the center indicate that this importance continued. Some of these caravanserais are already in use, albeit with inadequate architectural preservation measures while others are abandoned and/or partially destroyed. Indeed, the preservation, restoration and adaptive re-use of Medieval buildings is a major problematic, bringing out issues and interventions related to lacunae and reintegration, liberation or clearance of additions, structural strengthening with traditional/contemporary technologies, partial reconstruction, consolidation, cleaning and conservation of original building materials, and preventive maintenance. This paper aims to consider the possible presentation and adaptive re-use of Seljukid caravanserais over and inventory of accessible and at least partially preserved examples, focusing on eight case studies from the late 12th and 13th centuries: Karatay Han (1240), Tuzhisar Sultan Han (1232-1236), Eshab-i Kehf Han (before 1235), Cirgalan Han, Saruhan, Agzikarahan (1231-1240), Alayhan and Oresin Han.
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Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Heritage: Resilience or Irreparable Loss
(Docomomo, 2016) Baturayoğlu Yöney, Nilüfer; Asiliskender, Burak; Özer, Aysegul; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
The restoration and adaptive reuse of industrial heritage buildings and complexes, which present structurally and functionally resilient shells, provide us with an interesting dilemma in theory and practice: made of hard wearing materials to house straining functions and to last as long as possible, they are also flexible enough to adapt to almost any new purpose as a container. However, the presence of original machinery and equipment as well as designs based on machine-buildings may reduce the possibilities of adaptive reuse to a museum, where the buildings exhibit themselves, retaining the social, economic, historic and public aspects of cultural heritage as documents. Although originally built on the outskirts of urban settlements, today most industrial heritage complexes occupy central locations in the metropolitan sprawl of major cities. If disused, they are considered obsolete brownfields by local authorities and citizens despite personal and collective memories that may be attached to them. Their conversion into new uses presents major technical difficulties that require expertise in design and implementation. This paper discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage and inherent problems, focusing on the case of the Sümerbank Kayseri Textile Factory (I. Nikolaev, Turkstroj, 1932-1935), which is being transformed into the campus of Abdullah GUI University. The restoration, renovation and adaptive reuse projects for different components of the complex follow similar principles of preservation and sustainability while they are modified to fit the architectural and technological characteristics of each building. Thus, although conversive and easily adaptable, the preservation of industrial architectural heritage becomes a dilemma between disruption and continuity, which the architects have to solve going beyond the possibilities of mere building stock on the one hand and that of the museum on the other. © 2017 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
An Evaluation of the Rural Landscapes as Heritage From Habitus Perspective
(Geleneksel Yayincilik Ltd Stl, 2024) Elagoz Timur, Bahar; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
Rural heritage areas consist of natural and built environments produced concerning local and traditional life practices, production -consumption habits, and intangible values of societies. This environment is created vernacularly using local materials and construction techniques due to the topographical features where it is built and is in contact with local users. For this reason, it is valuable to explain the meaning of vernacular architecture to understand its users and the habitus that emerges from it. Historical rural settlements, which have found their place in conservation theories over time, attract attention with their traditional and vernacular architecture.These areas, called "rural landscape as heritage" by definition developed by ICOMOS-IFLA, are accepted as a whole with their tangible and intangible components such as natural, archaeological, and architectural. Today, plenty of research is about integrated conservation issues of rural landscape heritages. The study, differently from theirs, plans to discuss the rural landscapes through habitus. It is possible to interpret the vernacular architecture produced in rural landscapes by understanding its user and the habitus in which it emerges. Moreover, there is a dynamic link between the traditional rural areas and the habitus of societies that produce and are produced by their daily lifestyles, traditions, collective memories, and histories. The habitus, which is always transformed, begins to adapt its environment to the change by this link. In this changing process, effects such as industrialization, technological developments, and globalization threaten rural landscapes to lose their authentic values. The first step in the conservation of rural landscapes lies in understanding these areas and their values and making change predictable. From this point of view, this study questions the role of habitus in the formation and life cycle of rural heritage. The research and the hypothesis created aim to contribute to the studies about sustainable living in rural landscapes by revealing the structuring effect of the habitus between the rural landscapes and their natural, built, and socio-cultural environments. In the study, the method developed from the literature to understand rural landscapes and their dynamics without studying the case is presented for use in rural landscape heritage conservation studies. Habitus connects the natural, tangible, and intangible components of rural landscapes by the balance it creates and contributes to the formation and maintenance of the spirit of place. In order to understand this balance and draw attention to holistic conservation approaches, the network of relations has been tried to be revealed in detail. Within the scope of the study, the definition of habitus was explained through the environment and practices, and its relationship with the rural landscape was conveyed through a single structure and settlement. The transition of living heritage is inevitable, but when it cannot be managed according to international regulations, the consequences will be the loss of rural heritage, which represents societies' traditional lifestyles. The proposed approach needs to be customized and re-established for each different rural landscape heritage site. Because each heritage site is unique and has its own conservation problems. It is critical to raise awareness about the effects of habitus change in rural landscapes and their management and to emphasize the importance of creating resilient rural heritage areas that can accompany change by preserving authentic values.
Evolution of Office Space in Cinema and Television
(Yildiz Technical Univ, Fac Architecture, 2021) Mus Ozmen, Nihan; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 05.01. Mimarlık
After capitalism, the emergence of factories separated home and work from each other. In the early years of capitalism, the workspace was the production space where business used material labour extensively. In the following years, a new workforce-immaterial labour-has emerged with the increase in paperwork and the replacement of human labour with machines in mass production. The workspace of this new workforce has no longer been the production site. Thus, the office has emerged to meet the needs of this workforce. Offices, the workspace of immaterial labour, have evolved in various ways since the early 1900s. As a result of mobility that emerged with globalization, people started to use not only offices but also various places (cafes, airports etc.) as workspaces and the concept of office has become even more flexible. Starting from the mobile era of today, how is the workspace going to be in the future? Is there going to be a workspace called 'the office'? With reference to these questions, the present study focuses on the evolution of office space to draw a perspective on the changes over years. Firstly, the emergence of workspace is mentioned, which is closely tied to capitalist production. Afterwards, the evolution of workspace is analysed historically, and it is visualized with the help of movies and tv series that include office spaces. In addition, future scenario based movies and tv series are examined to create a view about future lifestyle and work life. Finally, there are recommendations for future office spaces that may respond to the needs of flexible and mobile workers.
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Evolution of Production Spaces: A Historical Review for Projecting Smart Factories
(Konya Technical Univ, Fac Architecture & design, 2023) Basegmez, Merve Pekdemir; Asiliskender, Burak; 0000-0003-3712-5512; 0000-0002-4143-4214; AGÜ, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü; Pekdemir Başeğmez, Merve; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
Factories are transforming not only mechanically and technologically but also architecturally due to emerging developments in the industry and fabrication: This new process, called the Second Machine Age or Industry 4.0, a new model is designed in production by providing the human-machine partnership over a virtual network. It is aimed that the machines used in production and the people participating in different stages of production can work in different spaces. In time, jobs that require human power will be replaced by robots, and a new order is being considered where there will be no people in production spaces, and they can work in the virtual environment. Production for human beings is mostly from material production to digital production; labour will turn into digital labour. For this reason, it is thought that production spaces will turn into smart factories with only machines and production robots and no workers. And now the question is: what is a smart factory?The revolutions in the industry history started with the invention of the steam engine; then, new technological revolutions were experienced with the use of electricity in production, the development of automation systems and internetbased systems. While technology and production tools are constantly changing, these developments also affect production spaces. Factories are also transforming to keep up with these rapid and continuous physical and fictional innovations. This study focuses on the architectural evolution of factories by following the technological revolutions of the industry. It examines the main criteria in the process of change and transformation of factories and spatial reflections of the revolutions. It establishes a relationship between production technology and the needs of the production spaces and seeks references from past samples. The study aims to review the historical background for generating a projection to new production spaces and to be a new discussion for future factories.
GG (Genişletilmiş Gerçeklik)'in Mimari Tasarım Eğitimine Etkisi
(Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2024) Kıdık, Ayşegül; Asiliskender, Burak; AGÜ, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Mimarlık Ana Bilim Dalı; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
The 'XR (Extended Reality) Impact on Architectural Design Education' dissertation comprehensively examines the integration and impact of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in architectural design experience. As the field of architectural design education struggles with the challenges presented by technological advancements, this research endeavors to explore the potential of XR technologies, which encompass Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), to redefine the design process and enhance the creative capacity of architecture students. In the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary architecture, architectural design education is paramount in fostering future architects equipped to meet the dynamic demands of the profession. XR technologies have emerged as transformative tools that have the potential to revolutionize how architects engage with their projects, offering immersive and interactive environments for design exploration that have different realities. The methodology employed in this research is varied, combining comprehensive and systematic literature reviews with empirical case studies. This methodological synergy integrates theoretical insights from literature reviews with practical observations from real-world architectural projects, facilitating a comprehensive exploration of XR technologies within the context of architectural design studio education. The literature review encompasses a wide range of topics, including architectural design studio education, the fundamental principles of XR technology, and emerging trends in architectural education. These reviews provide the requisite theoretical framework for comprehending the implications of XR technologies on the design experience. Within the dissertation, systematic literature reviews are conducted on VR, AR, MR, and XR technologies, thereby shedding light on their integration into architectural design studio education. These reviews synthesize existing research findings, identify key trends, and address the challenges and opportunities associated with each technology. A case study approach offers a practical perspective, investigating real-world architectural projects and design studios embracing XR technologies. Through these case studies, the intricacies of XR integration are explored, the transformative effects on design experience are assessed, and exemplary practices in architectural design are showcased. Moreover, the dissertation discusses XR technologies in relation to conventional design education, thereby underscoring their potential to redefine architectural pedagogy. This research explores integrating XR technologies into architectural education to enhance students' creative capacities and redefine the design process. By incorporating XR technologies, architecture students gain the skills and knowledge necessary for sustainable development, fostering innovation, sustainability, and technological proficiency. XR technologies in education provide a quality learning experience that aligns with global sustainability goals, preparing students to contribute effectively to the achievement of Quality Education (Sustainable Development Goal 4). This research contributes to the ongoing discussion on the role of technology in shaping the future of architectural design education and practice. It sheds light on the transformative potential of XR technologies in architectural design education. Architects, educators, and students stand to gain valuable perspectives on harnessing XR technologies to enhance creativity and innovation in the architectural field.
An Insight Into Architectural Design Studio Education Space From a "Time" Perspective
(2024) Asiliskender, Burak; Kıdık, Ayşegül; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
This study offers a comprehensive literature review of the evolution of design studio education, focusing on the integration of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. The research explores current and future design studio models by examining the development of architectural design studio education and the importance of its physical spaces within a timeline framework. The literature review identifies key insights, analyzes patterns, and integrates findings to present a narrative of architectural education's historical evolution and prospects. The study highlights significant shifts in design studio education, moving from the traditional master-apprentice relationship to contemporary design studio spaces within architecture schools. It emphasizes the impact of social, economic, and technological developments on these models, particularly the shift to remote education necessitated by COVID-19. This transition highlighted the need for alternatives to physical studio spaces, directing attention to VR, AR, and MR technologies as potential solutions. Through a meticulous review process, this study examines how these emerging technologies can provide immersive and interactive learning experiences, enhancing flexibility and accessibility in design education. It discusses the benefits and challenges of integrating these technologies, considering their potential to function without needing a specific physical studio. Ultimately, this study contributes to the field by offering theoretical insights and practical guidelines for educators. It explores alternative models to enhance adaptability and addresses the implications of technological adaptation and crisis management. The findings enrich the academic literature and foster future research and discussion on the evolution of design studio education in the digital era.
Kayseri'nin 'Yilli'lerinin Konut Kültürü: Habitus Temelli Bir Çalışma
(2025) Özmen, Nihan Muş; Asiliskender, Burak; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık
Bu çalışma, Kayseri'deki yilli (yerli) topluluğunun mekânsal pratiklerini kimlik ve aidiyet perspektifinden ele almakta; konutun kentsel aidiyet ve toplumsal kimliği nasıl şekillendirdiğine odaklanmaktadır. Konut, yalnızca fiziksel bir yapı olarak değil; kültürel sürekliliğin, toplumsal bağların ve aidiyet duygusunun maddi olarak ifade bulduğu bir mekânsal çerçeve olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Analiz, kent ölçeğinden evin iç mekânına kadar uzanan çok ölçekli bir yaklaşım benimseyerek, yilli ailelerin ev içi mekânı kültürel olarak miras alınmış eğilimlere göre nasıl düzenlediklerini incelemektedir. Pierre Bourdieu'nün habitus kavramına dayanan bu kuramsal çerçevede, tarihsel olarak biçimlenmiş pratik ve değerlerin gündelik mekânsal düzenlemelere nasıl gömüldüğü araştırılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda yilli olmak, yalnızca soy bağına ya da mahalle kökenine dayanan bir kimlik değil; konut tercihleri, mahalleye aidiyet ve kuşaklar arası kültürel aktarım yoluyla yeniden üretilen toplumsal olarak konumlanmış bir kimlik biçimi olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu dinamikler, gündelik rutinlerde, mahremiyet anlayışında ve estetik tercihlerde somutlaşmaktadır. Çalışma, sözlü tarih, etnografik gözlem, mekânsal haritalama ve tematik analiz gibi nitel yöntemlere dayanmaktadır. Farklı kuşaklardan katılımcılarla yapılan görüşmeler, geleneksel evlerden modern apartmanlara geçişin hem bir uyum sürecini hem de kültürel sürekliliği yansıttığını göstermektedir. Bu dönüşümler, teknik değişiklikler olarak değil, toplumsal olarak gömülü süreçler olarak yorumlanmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma yerellik, kimlik ve kentsel belleğin, daha geniş bir kentsel dönüşüm süreci içinde, konut aracılığıyla nasıl yeniden üretildiğini anlamaya yönelik kültürel temelli bir çerçeve sunmaktadır.
Kent Pratiğinde Veri Etkisi: Kayseri Tramvay Ağı Okuması
(2025) Şenbaş, Aysu; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
Bu tez, Kayseri'deki KayseRay hafif raylı sistemi odağında, veri temelli analiz araçlarının kentsel kaliteyi toplu taşıma altyapısı üzerinden nasıl değerlendirebileceğini ve iyileştirebileceğini araştırır. Çalışma, CBS tabanlı mekânsal analizler, yaya akışı (CFD) simülasyonları ve yolcu verisi görselleştirmelerini bir araya getirerek insan ölçeğinde, bütüncül bir tasarım çerçevesi geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Analizin merkezinde birbirini tamamlayan üç temel kentsel karakteristik- erişilebilirlik- görünürlük, ve canlılık- bulunur; bu boyutlar, veri odaklı tekniklerle ölçülerek mekânsal ve deneyimsel değerlendirmelerle desteklenir. Seçilen dört istasyon -Düvenönü, Cumhuriyet Meydanı, Hunat Hatun ve Büyükşehir Belediyesi- ayrıntılı biçimde incelenmiş, mekânsal verimsizlikler ile erişim boşlukları tespit edilmiş ve bu eksikleri gidermeye yönelik stratejiler önerilmiştir. Yöntemsel yaklaşım, teknik araçları yerinde gözlemlerle harmanlayarak kentsel hareketlilik sistemlerinin fiziksel çevreyle etkileşimine dair kapsamlı bir bakış sunar. Ayrıca, veri kısıtları ve bağlamsal sınırlamalar ele alınarak yerel altyapı ve kurumsal iş birliğinin önemi vurgulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, yaya akışındaki verimsizlikleri, erişilebilirlik eksikliklerini ve kentsel canlılığı artırma yollarını ortaya koyarak mimarlar ve planlamacılar için uygulanabilir çözümler sunar. Tez, veri temelli yöntemlerin sürdürülebilir, kapsayıcı ve optimize edilmiş kent ortamları yaratmadaki potansiyelini göstererek hem akademik literatüre hem de pratik kentsel tasarım süreçlerine katkıda bulunur; böylece küresel akıllı şehir paradigması ile yerel kentsel gerçeklikler arasında köprü kurar ve BM Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedeflerine uyumlu stratejik bir yol haritası sunar.
Kentsel Mekânın Arayüzleri: Kayseri Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi Örneği
(Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2020) Yaratgan, Dilara; Asiliskender, Burak; AGÜ, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Mimarlık Ana Bilim Dalı; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
Bu araştırma, kentsel morfoloji ve sosyal etkileşimlere ilişkin alan yapılandırmasına dayalı olarak özel ve kamusal alan arasındaki ara mekanları tartışmaktadır. Çalışma arayüz organizasyonunun mahalledeki bina ve sokak arasındaki fiziksel ve sosyal ilişkileri nasıl etkilediğini gösterir. Bu kapsamda, 1960 sonrası Kemal Ahmet Aru tarafından Gustav Oelsner danışmanlığında tasarlanan Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi için arayüzlerin oluşum ve dönüşüm süreçleri morfolojik analiz yöntemi ve gözlemlerle incelenmiştir.Yirminci yüzyılın ikinci yarısından itibaren, sosyo-ekonomik gelişmeye dayalı olarak, yerel yönetimler sanayi ve yerleşim alanları gibi kentin organlarını iyileştirmek için yeni projeksiyonlar üretmeye başladılar. Bu nedenle planlama kurumları, özel yatırımlar aracılığıyla kamu ve özel alanlar da dahil olmak üzere bu alanların sınırlarını tanımlayarak kentsel formu yeniden düzenlediler. Bir mahallede kentsel form, sosyal ve fiziksel ilişkilerden oluşan farklı alan örgütlerinden oluşur. Bu tanıma dayanarak, kamusal ve özel alanlar, bu mekânlar arasındaki ilişkileri oluşturan kentsel formda mekan organizasyonunun bileşenleri olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Gündelik yaşam temelinde ilişki ağları planlama kurumunun ve bireyin karşılaşma zeminidir. Bu kapsamda, çalışma kentsel mekanların sınırlarını oluşturan kavramları tanımlayarak sokak ve binalar arasındaki ilişkilerin kamusal ve özel alanlar arasındaki arayüzleri oluşturduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi üzerinden incelenen temel araştırma problemi göz önüne alındığında, kentte bir yaşam ortamı yaratmak için mahalledeki fiziksel ve sosyal değerleri birleştiren yeni bir kentsel mekân anlayışı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.
Mekanın Yeniden Üretimi: Uygur Göçmenlerin Bilinmeyenle Başetme Süreçleri
(Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2020) Can, İlinur; Asiliskender, Burak; AGÜ, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Mimarlık Ana Bilim Dalı; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
Ev, bir mekân ve insanlara sağladığı ilişkiler bütünü olarak günlük yaşamın vazgeçilmez bir parçasıdır. Göç deneyimi ile ortaya çıkan koşullar, kavramın benzersiz bir bağlılık, arzu, ihtiyaç ve ikilem kaynağı gibi özelliklerini öne çıkmaktadır. Günümüze değin, göçmenlerin yaşam ve ev alanlarına ilişkin pek çok şey yayınlanmış olsa da yuva kavramının geçmişi ve aşina olunan evi terk etmenin etkilerini ve onu dışarıda yenileme ihtiyacını keşfeden yeni bir araştırma yöntemi; göç deneyiminin göçmenler üzerindeki etkisini anlamak üzere oldukça faydalı olacaktır. Yuvasını geride bırakan kişiler, fiziksel olarak içinde yaşayacakları yeni bir ev bulabilmiş olsalar bile; o evin yuvaya dönüşmesi belirli bir yaşanmışlık ve deneyim süreci gerekmektedir. Peki bu süreç hangi olguları barındırır? Dahası, bu dönüşüm sürecini doğru anlamak; göç hareketinin bireyler ve toplumlar üzerindeki etkisini insancıl bir şekilde yönetebilmek mümkün kılar mı? Bu sorular ışığında, tez çalışması, Uygur kökenli göçmen bir ailenin deneyimleri üzerinden, göç deneyimleri ve ev algılarını anlamak üzere hazırlanmıştır. Tez çalışması, araştırma sürecine göç teorilerinin göçün bireylerin yaşamları üzerindeki etkilerini nasıl açıkladığını analiz etmekle başlar. Ardından, yer algısının göç sürecindeki rolünü inceleyerek araştırmasını devam ettirir. Öncül araştırma süreci sonunda kazanılmış teorik bilgiler, göç deneyiminin günlük yaşama etkisini, göçmen bir ailenin adaptasyon deneyimlerini üzerinden yorumlamak da kullanılır. Son olarak, tez çalışması, yuva kavramının göçmenlerin günlük yaşamları üzerindeki etkilerini ortaya çıkararak araştırmasını sonuçlandırır ve ileri tartışmalar için bir temel oluşturur.
The Revolarization of Industrial Heritage: AGU Sumer Campus in Kayseri, Turkey
(Scuola Pitagora Editrice, 2016) Asiliskender, Burak; Baturayoglu Yoney, Nilufer; 0000-0002-4143-4214; 0000-0002-0426-5626; AGÜ, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü; Baturayoglu Yoney, Nilufer; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
The Sumerbank Textile Factory in Kayseri (1932-1935) was one of the earliest and largest industrial complexes designed and constructed following the foundation of the Turkish Republic. This was a striking ensemble of buildings with rationalist and functionalist vocabulary, which also functioned as an urban center of social and cultural modernization, providing work and cultural/recreational activities based on a secular and westernized way of life in contrast with the existing traditional society. The factory went through a number of technological changes during its production history, and was finally closed and abandoned in 1999. The site, located along the northern development corridor of the city, and its buildings soon became derelict and were vandalized. Various projects for its regeneration as a green area were not implemented. National designation followed for the site in 2003 and for the buildings in 2007. However no conservation or adaptive re-use plans were made until the allocation of the complex to Abdullah Gul University in 2012. Today the complex is being transformed into an urban university campus. The master plan dated 2014 aims to redefine the urban and socio-cultural function of the complex. The open campus concept will welcome the citizens to an architecturally preserved and restored site with a selection of new activities focusing on culture and education at different levels where the spirit and memory of place will be sustained.
Space Prospect in the Flexible Era of Late Capitalism
(Konya Technical Univ, Fac Architecture & design, 2020) Ozmen, Nihan Mus; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 05.01. Mimarlık
This study is mainly influenced by the idea of Manfredo Tafuri that architecture cannot fulfil its ideological task since it started serving capitalism and there are no more utopias. In his book Architecture and Utopia: Design and Capitalist Development, Tafuri discusses the sociophilosophical tangle in which architects have been struggling since the 18th century. According to Tafuri, the drama of today's architecture is the obligation to return to pure architecture, a matter of form without utopia, supreme uselessness. Another influence on the study is Richard Sennett's book The Corrosion of Character. Sennett mentions the concept of flexible capitalism and explains that work life is not as rigid as it was before. According to Sennett, flexibility has an impact on personal character and asks questions about how to decide the lasting value of we in an impatient society, how to pursue a long-term goal in a short-term economy, how to sustain loyalties to the continually redesigning institutions. Purpose The thoughts of Tafuri and Sennett are discussed through Patrik Schumacher's Parametricism manifesto. In the manifesto, Schumacher reflects architecture's evolving patterns of communication in relation to its social task. The main objective of the study is to propose a future space based on the ideas of Tafuri, Sennett and Schumacher. Design/Methodology/Approach This paper discusses the reviews of books of Tafuri and Sennett and manifesto of Schumacher as a methodology. Findings After the reviews of The Corrosion of Character and Architecture and Utopia, there is a discussion of flexible space through parametric design approach. Finally, there is the prediction of future space based on the findings in the previous sections. Research Limitations/Implications There are no research limitations for this paper. Social/Practical Implications According to this paper, parametric design method can be used in practice to achieve the spaces that are needed by the complex society of global era. Originality/Value This paper synthesizes the ideas of two great thinkers, who have influential discourses on architecture and business world, and approaches them from the perspective of parametric design as one of today's design tools, to make predictions about the future space.
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The Technology of an Early Reinforced Concrete Structure in Turkey: The Great Storehouse of the Kayseri Sumerbank Textile Factory (1932-1935)
(Scuola Pitagora Editrice, 2015) Yoney, Nilufer Baturayoglu; Asiliskender, Burak; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05.01. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi
The former Kayse`ri Sumerbank Textile Factor(1932-1935) designed and funded by the U.S.S.R. was among the first large-scaled industrial establishments in Turkey. The so-called Great Storehouse as well as the rest of the complex constitutes an interesting case study as an early example of large-scaled reinforced concrete construction in a provincial center for Turkish and Soviet technological history. The long and narrow building measuring 135x45m is constructed in four sections with wide spanning axes based on a skeletal system, supported with slender columns and beams. The columns rise 5-6.5m from the original floor level and reach 9m along the raised central nave. The foundations are composed of double layers of square footings joined with tie beams. The partition walls are constructed with bricks while the exterior walls are tuff. All the masonry walls are held together with a weak mortar based on cement, lime and sand, and with steel reinforcing bars placed horizontally in the horizontal courses and tied to thicker steel bars vertically along the columns. Horizontal strip windows located in the upper part of the exterior walls and along the high central nave provide natural light. There are steel hangar doors along the east and west walls in almost each grid as well as two central doorways located on the short east and west facades. The reinforced concrete surfaces are left exposed while the brick walls and the interior surfaces of the tuff walls are plastered.
Urban Layers and Living Spaces: The Evolution of Housing in Kayseri
(2025) Asiliskender, Burak; Özmen, Nihan Muş; 01. Abdullah Gül University; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 05.01. Mimarlık
This study examines the transformation of housing in Kayseri as a case through which to understand broader processes of urbanization, modernization, and socio-spatial change in Turkey. Once defined by inward-oriented courtyard houses constructed from local materials—reflecting values of privacy and communal life—Kayseri’s domestic architecture has undergone significant transformation across four historical periods: the pre-Republican era, the early Republican period, the post-1950 expansion, and the post-1980 neoliberal era. Each phase reflects a distinct interplay between national policy directives, global urban trends, and local adaptations. Early Republican reforms introduced Western-oriented architectural ideals by promoting detached houses and low-rise apartments. This trajectory accelerated in the post-1980 period when neoliberal policies prioritized high-rise residential development driven by private capital and speculative investment, often at the expense of cultural continuity and human-scale urban design. Employing an interdisciplinary methodology, this research integrates archival analysis, oral histories, spatial observations, and visual documentation. Drawing on architecture, sociology, and history, it investigates how built forms mediate tensions between tradition and modernity, memory and transformation, and local identity and state ideology. With its long-standing strategic and cultural significance, Kayseri provides a compelling case for examining how urban development is shaped by structural forces and lived experience. The study argues that the housing transformation in Kayseri is not a linear progression, but a contested and layered process shaped by evolving economic structures, governance models, and cultural logic. By combining textual, visual, and experiential knowledge, the research offers a deeper understanding of how domestic space reflects and constructs shifting urban realities.