The content of the project course will be determined according to the area of expertise in which the student wants to work, and will be carried out in the form of a research project.

In order to understand the importance of the child and space relationship on child development, general information is obtained about the child, the child's development, the spaces the child is in, and the main principles of spaces that will be designed in accordance with the physical, social, and emotional conditions of children. The designs of places where children are frequently present, such as housing, schools, hospitals, libraries, etc., are examined through examples and design suggestions are given.

This course approaches the concept of ?place? in architecture as a multilayered construct and examines how a space becomes a ?place.? Structured with a theoretical focus, it explores the relationship between architectural design and place through the lenses of meaning and experience. The discussions center on the meaning of place, the role of context, the dialogue between new buildings and their settings, and the multisensory nature of architectural experience. In the early weeks, readings selected from different disciplines provide a conceptual and historical background for the notions of place, space, and meaning. Subsequent sessions focus on design approaches that shape the relationship between new buildings and places, such as context, form, identity, and memory. Students are expected to apply the theoretical framework developed throughout the course to analyze the new building?place relationship through a selected architectural case. They present their findings through short reports and oral presentations. During this process, students examine how the meaning of place is produced through literature reviews and conceptual analyses, and how both designer and user experiences contribute to its transformation. Ultimately, the course aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of meaning-making in architecture by linking place attachment, sense of place, and experience-based interpretations of the built environment.

This course will examine cultural studies approach as it emerged in Britain and spread to other countries. Students will be exposed to the interdisciplinary nature of cultural studies, and its openness to global as well as local contributions.