An examination of three key elements in the design studio: A case study of the fourth-year studio

Şebnem Çakaloğulları; Andrée Sonad Karaveli Kartal; Funda Gençer; Damla Gül Begüm Keke

Authors

Şebnem Çakaloğulları Manisa Celal Bayar University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4635-8297
Andrée Sonad Karaveli Kartal Manisa Celal Bayar University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1037-6082
Funda Gençer Manisa Celal Bayar University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4628-6596
Damla Gül Begüm Keke Manisa Celal Bayar University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-3833

Keywords:

Design studio elements, Architectural education, Design problem, Learning environment, Studio-based learning

Abstract

The paper aims to unveil the interdependent nature of the studio’s physical settings, the design challenges presented, and the interactions between its inhabitants. This examination seeks to contribute to the enhancement of architectural education by providing insights into the potential improvements in studio-based learning, thereby supporting a more effective and comprehensive educational model in the field of architecture. The scope of this study focuses on three parameters that define the design studio. These are the studio environment, design problems and inhabitants. The study elucidates the significance of these parameters in issuing a case study of a fourth-year architectural studio focusing on historical sites in Izmir, Turkey. The method of the research adopts a co/autoethnographic approach to explore how these elements influence the learning experience and outcome. As a result, this study investigates the dynamics within architectural design studios, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between the learning environment, the interaction among students and instructors, and the design problem.

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