Browsing by Author "Ozmen, Ayca"

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The Adaptation of Modern Housing Heritage: Authenticity and Integrity in the Case of Cité Modèle
(Univ Politecnica Valencia, Editorial Upv, 2024) Ozmen, Ayca; 05.02. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
The post-war social housing estate, Cit & eacute; Mod & egrave;le (Model City) in Laeken-Brussel (BE) was designed with CIAM principles in 1950s as a high-rise modern residential district where different types of dwellings integrated with car-free zones, wide green areas and various social facilities. Today it is an exceptional urban site in the history of modern architecture in Belgium. However, physical deterioration and socio-economic vulnerability necessitated the adaptation of the settlement in 2005, leading to the preparation of a masterplan which included a twelve-year of rehabilitation programme. Different types of interventions, both prior to this masterplan and in accordance with it, have led to changes in different attributes of this living heritage site. This paper aims to discuss the impacts of various conservation and adaptation strategies on the authenticity and integrity of the modern housing heritage, while considering expanding and questioning their definitions. The methodology includes literature review, field surveys, case study analyses, and comparative tabular evaluations to explore the dimensions of authenticity and integrity in modern housing heritage. The research on this case study has the potential to address a notable question in the literature on both architectural conservation and design based on the dialogue between continuity and change, and the re-interpretation of authenticity and integrity regarding a living modern heritage site.
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Cittaslow Movement From a Critical Point of View
(Kare Publ, 2018) Can, Mehmet Cengiz; Ozmen, Ayca; 143106; 05.02. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
The Cittaslow Movement, shaped upon the idea of slowness, emerged as a reaction to the negative effects of globalization on small cities. It was founded in 1999 in Italy through initiatives implemented by the mayors of 4 small towns (Greve in Chianti, Orvieto, Positano, Bra) and the founder of Slow Food. This movement, which aims to increase the quality of life by preserving and sustaining the local values of settlements, was quickly embraced by more than 200 small cities and towns in 30 countries. However, Cittaslow is still relatively new and developing movement, and the long-term results are not yet fully known. Cittaslow provides practical guidelines for a more livable settlement, rather than relying on theoretical concerns. It emerged as a result of social reflection rather than scientific research. Therefore, concomitant problems may arise in the implementation process. Nevertheless, in the near future, the concept is expected to continue to grow socially and scientifically through the efforts of Cittaslow International to improve the movement and as a result of the increasing interest of researchers and local authorities. It is therefore important to understand and interpret the essence of the Cittaslow Movement properly at this time. The aim of this article was to provide a framework for the founding ideas and goals of the Cittaslow Movement and to describe its development and progress. The outcomes thus far were evaluated from a critical point of view in order to make new proposals. The goal of this research was to raise awareness of the Cittaslow Movement among all stakeholders, particularly local authorities and residents.
The Modern House: Conservation and (Re)use Through the Narrative Approach
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2024) Augustiniok, Nadin; Ozmen, Ayca; 05.02. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi
Purpose - This paper acknowledges the limitations of conventional heritage conservation, where the reuse of iconic modern houses as museums or exhibits often sacrifices their original residential function. We explore four aspects of the narrative approach - significance, reversibility, expandability and craftsmanship - to assess its potential for preserving and allowing change over time in the modern house. Design/methodology/approach- Four iconic modern houses are analysed in this study: Villa Tugendhat-Brno frozen as a museum house, Chabot Museum-Rotterdam refunctioned as an art museum, Haus Schminke-Lobau used as a guest house and Maison Guiette-Antwerpen still in use. Employing aspects of the narrative approach (Walter, 2020a, b), the analysis evaluates recent heritage management practices in preserving the building's multifaceted history and associated perspectives. Findings - The narrative approach in heritage conservation values the evolving significance of cultural heritage by recognising different perspectives and preserving the traces of past changes. It promotes sustainability by enabling adaptive reuse while preserving historical integrity by respecting past and future heritage. Despite its obvious weaknesses, such as potential subjectivity, the dilution of valuations and the loss of historic fabric, it particularly responds to the ephemeral nature and challenges of modernity. Originality/value - The cross-case analysis of practical conservation approaches, encompassing varied strategies for conservation and adaptive reuse, offers valuable insights for theorizing the significance of modernist architecture for both the present and future.
An Underwater Town in Turkey: Halfeti
(Univ Mediterranea Reggio Calabria, 2020) Ozmen, Ayca; 05.02. Mimarlık; 05. Mimarlık Fakültesi; 01. Çankaya Üniversitesi