Creativity in Functional Transformation
Written by Tuba Terece & Şengül Öymen Gür | Published in YAPI 467, June 2021 A study focusing on how ‘void’ is conceived and interpreted in functional transformation, using the examples of Esma Sultan Mansion and the Sant Francesc Cultural Center. The disciplinary concept of preservation, initiated by Eugène Emmanuel […]
Contextualizing Concept
Contextualizing concept refers to designing a building or space based on—and responding to—existing data, particularly its history, memory, and contextual elements. Here, context includes the physical environment, cultural setting, historical values, and even social dynamics. The main goal is for the architectural design to establish a harmonious unity with its surroundings, enhance the […]

