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Interior Architecture (without Thesis)


Department of Interior Architecture aims to widen the scope of the Master of Interior Architecture program (M.Int.Arch.) through introducing new alternative routes to graduate students with varying interests or professional perspectives. In line with many reputable architectural schools abroad, Department of Interior Architecture offers a new professional degree opportunity, namely the Master of Interior Architecture (M.Arch). The program is tailored to accommodate individual interests and methodologies to improve the professional skills of students on the basis of advanced interior architectural design projects. The Master of Interior Architecture is a one/one and half professional degree program without thesis for those who wish to deepen their design abilities and expand their knowledge of interior design theory, technology, and environmental systems, as well as professional issues in the discipline of interior architecture.

The program has a strong interest in the methods of inquiry, development and testing of knowledge, and the building and application of theory as it pertains to the built environment. It allows students to specialize in areas in which they wish to obtain particular abilities.

The mission of the Interior Architecture Graduate program is to create a high-quality research environment that allows students to specialize in different areas of interior architecture. The program prepares students for their professional life in a multi-disciplinary environment by equipping them with applications related to interior architecture and advanced theoretical research and education. The aim of all the programs offered by the department is to bring students to the level of ability to question or connect theory and practice, to define or describe alternative issues related to interior architecture, and to produce alternative solutions.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission to the M.Int.Arch. Program should have a B. Int.Arch. degree in interior architecture. The graduates of the program obtain the title of a registered / practicing architect.

The candidates for admission to the Master Program in Interior Architecture are expected to complete at least a four years bachelor's degree either from interior architecture, architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture or urban design programs. Applicants who hold bachelor's degree other than interior architecture or above listed related disciplines can get Conditional Acceptance where they are expected to take deficiency courses, recommended by the graduate committee of Interior Architecture Department.

Documents needed to apply to the programs

In addition to the documents specified in the Application Form for Graduate Studies and Research, the Department of Interior Architecture also requires:

  • A Portfolio
  • A CV
  • A Copy of the Undergraduate Diploma
  • A Transcript
  • A Letter of proposal
  • Reference letter(s)

Program Research Fields

  • Acoustic and noise control
  • Physical environment control
  • Interior architecture design
  • Protection, renovation, restoration
  • Cultural and natural heritage
  • Materials and technology

     
  • Architectural history
  • Ecology, sustainability, energy in architecture and design
  • Building and construction technologies
  • Green buildings and environments

 

Contact

Address:

Eastern Mediterranean University
Faculty of Architecture
Department of Interior Architecture
Famagusta, North Cyprus,  Mersin 10 Turkey

Tel: +90 392 630 1139
Fax: +90 392 63011 27
email: inar@emu.edu.tr

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Courses Offered in the Program


Fall Semester (I. Semester)​

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INAR 591Interior Architecture Studio I(4, 4) 66
INAR 565Interior Design Philosophy(3, 0) 33
INAR 561Interior Space Design Theories and Techniques(3, 0) 33
INAR 563Architectural Space Organization(3, 0) 33
INAR 5xxElective I(3, 0) 33

 

Spring Semester (II. Semester)
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INAR 592Interior Architecture Studio II(4, 4) 66
INAR 542Contemporary Construction Techniques and Materials(2, 2) 33
INAR 5xxElective II(3, 0) 33
INAR 5xxElective III(2, 2) 33
INAR 5xxElective IV(2, 2) 33

 

Fall Semester (III. Semester)
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INAR 590Final Term Project(0, 0) 00

 

Total Minimum Credits: 33 / Minimum Number of Credit – Courses to be taken: 10


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Course Descriptions

Course Code
Course Title​​
Credit
Lecture Hour (hrs/week)
Tutorial (hrs/week)
INAR 591

Interior Architecture Studio – I

Within the scope of Interior Architecture Studio I, the main aim is to bring the design aptitude of the students further. In the context of the conceptual based projects that are going to be handled through multidisciplinary approaches, subjects like theories and techniques of design, interior spatial organization, process of interior architectural design (research, analysis, synthesis, and), legitimate process, and the phases of interior architectural applications will be addressed.

6
4-
INAR 561

Interior Space Design Theories and Techniques

Issues addressed in the course include: Definitions of design, evolution of design, design process, and design theories, design methods and techniques, relationships between designing, learning, perceving and creating, models and visualisation, and visualisation tools, design and styles, design, creativity, ınnovation and relationships to each other; and new tendencies of design in the millenium.

33-
INAR 563

Architectural Space Organization

The main target of this course is to understand, interpret and evaluate the architectural space and its organization; where space organization will be emphasized. Dimensions in the understanding, interpretation and evaluation of space organization are handled in different dimensions such as environmental, political, social, cultural and behavioral dimensions of the objective and subjective manner

33-
INAR 565

Interior Design Philosophy

This course is thought to be a contribution to the study of Philosophy of Design. In it, a critical overview is taken of the structure and dynamics of design theory. This overview leads to a method to assist with the critical analysis of design theories and their associated concepts. If 'design theory' is considered as an artefact to be designed, this course's role is in the part of the design process often called 'problem analysis'. Supporting what is presented in this course is an assumption that the act of designing by human agents is central to the academic study of design. This theoretical standpoint, that what is described as design, always implicates humans, together with the understanding that any theory, theorising or theory interpretation has meaning only in a human context, is the basis for the analysis of the issues addressed in the course.

33-
INAR 592

Interior Architecture Studio – II

In the context of the Interior Architecture Studio II course, production of contemporary designs with the awareness and interpretation of contemporary technological developments is expected. With this perspective, information-and-communication technology-based application projects attaching importance to environmental ethics, and enhancing function-space-material-furnishing unity will be developed. Besides, seminars intended for the preparation of the term project as a continuing part of this studio will be planned.

644
INAR 542

Contemporary Construction Techniques and Materials

In the past, the architectural options were often limited to local materials and traditional methods of working. But over recent decades  the globalisation of trade plus global communications and transport logistics networks have changed the situation drastically. For the architects and interior designers, the search for the “perfect"  materials has become very important subject. Discovery of the new technologies and transfer of existing material to other contexts are two principles for the research on innovative materials. Each innovative materials has assets and disadvantages. The process of selecting the right interior materials should cover the aspects of health and safety codes, economic criteria, environmental criteria, installation information, industry standards and regulations. The aim of this  course is to help the interior designers select the suitable innovative materials and installation techniques in terms of  the factors mentioned above.

33-
REQ1Required Course33-
REQ2Required Course33-
REQ3Required Course33-
REQ4Required Course33-
INAR599Term ProjectNo-Credit--

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Department of Interior Architecture Full Time Instructors and CV's​


Name SurnameDutyOfficeTel
Assoc. Prof. Dr. AFET COŞKUNChair2201599
Assist. Prof. Dr. AHENK YILGIN DAMGACIFaculty Member,
Vice Chair		1012585
Prof. Dr. ASU TOZANVice Dean1062225
Prof. Dr. KAĞAN GÜNÇEFaculty MemberAT 1072414
Prof. Dr. NİL PAŞAOĞLULARI ŞAHİNFaculty Member0242041
Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM OLGAÇ TÜRKERFaculty Member1102228
Assoc. Prof. Dr. AYŞE BANU TEVFİKLERFaculty Member1171156
Assoc. Prof. Dr. GUİTA FARİVARSADRİFaculty Member1122247
Assoc. Prof. Dr. HACER BAŞARIRFaculty Member1282242
Assoc. Prof. Dr. ZEHRA ÖNGÜLFaculty Member2021047
Assist. Prof. Dr. KAMİL GÜLEYFaculty Member2102229
Assist. Prof. Dr. SEYİT ERMİYAGİLFaculty Member1152231
Dr. ELİZ ERDENİZCİ​
Senior Instructor113


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List of Completed Thesis

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Name​​
Thesis TopicSupervisor
Thesis Jury MembersDate Of Completion
1
Eman M. Saeed Al-Braifkani

Boutique Hotel Interior Design Project/ Famagusta Green Architecture

(INAR599-TERM PROJECT: REPORT)

Asst. Prof. Dr.

Kamil Güley

 January 2019
2Raji Abdulrazak Ajibaba

Use Of Colour In The Adaptive RE-Use Process Of A Mix Use Building Into A Guest House In The Walled City Of Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

(INAR599-TERM PROJECT: REPORT)

Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Hacer Başarır

 February 2020
3Manasikhina Diana

Eco-Friendly boutique hotel Design Project Famagusta – North Cyprus

(INAR599-TERM PROJECT: REPORT)

Asst. Prof. Dr.

Ahenk Yılgın Damgacı

 June 2021​


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