Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3IAD 201DESIGN STUDIO I4+4+05828.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to experience the office interior design process based on user requirements and spatial data, while developing skills in analysis, concept development, space planning, material selection, and technical detailing.
Course Content This course covers user analysis, spatial programming, concept development, functional planning of office interiors, ergonomics, furniture design, material and color selection, lighting, technical drawings, scaled detailing, model making, and jury presentations.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( IAD 102 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Merve Şahika Erkan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ching, F. D. K., & Binggeli, C. (2018). Interior Design Illustrated. Wiley. Panero, J., & Zelnik, M. (2014). Human Dimension & Interior Space. Watson-Guptill. De Chiara, J., Panero, J., & Zelnik, M. Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning. McGraw-Hill. Van Meel, J. (2000). The European Office: Office Design and National Context. 010 Publishers. Kilmer, R., & Kilmer, W. (2014). Designing Interiors. Wiley.
Course Notes Ching, F. D. K., & Binggeli, C. (2018). Interior Design Illustrated. Wiley.
Panero, J., & Zelnik, M. (2014). Human Dimension & Interior Space. Watson-Guptill.
De Chiara, J., Panero, J., & Zelnik, M. Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning. McGraw-Hill.
Van Meel, J. (2000). The European Office: Office Design and National Context. 010 Publishers.
Kilmer, R., & Kilmer, W. (2014). Designing Interiors. Wiley.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 25
Quizzes 1 % 15
Assignment 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 8 112
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Practice 8 6 48
Project 3 6 18
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 8 240

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analyze a given design problem based on user requirements and spatial data.
2 Develop a functional, aesthetic, and user-centered design concept for an office interior.
3  Create  spatial organization through scaled drawings, models, and visual representations.
4 Integrate material, color, lighting, and furniture decisions into the design process.
5 Communicate design proposals professionally through technical drawings, detailing, and presentation techniques.
6 Improve design solutions through critical evaluation, feedback, and jury discussions.
7 Complete and present an interior architectural design project using a holistic design approach.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction, project brief, site/space analysis
2 User analysis, spatial program, and design scenario
3 Concept development, sketches, and conceptual models
4 Development of the design concept
5 Spatial organization and layout alternatives
6 Preliminary Jury I: Concept and spatial organization review
7 Development of 1/100 and 1/50 scaled plans, sections, and elevations
8 Midterm / Preliminary Jury II
9 Development of material, color, and lighting decisions
10 Furniture design and technical detailing
11 1/20 and 1/10 scaled detail drawings
12 Development of technical drawings and presentation boards
13 Preparation of final presentations
14 Preparation of final presentations
15 Preparation of final presentations
16 Final Jury

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 2 2 3 4 3 2 2
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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