The Use Of Three-Dimensional Representation In Architectural Education: The Case Of Louis Kahn

Abstract

In design-based educational programs that aim to raise individuals who can think critically and analytically, interpret all variables in a unique way in problem solving and have an aesthetic perception, education isapplied both formally and informally. Activities organized to support the creativity potential of students by opening their horizons throughout the education process constitute an important part of informal education. Within the scope of the study, a workshop on an architectural representation process was held with theparticipation of the students of the Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture of the Avrasya University. Representation, which is the embodiment of thought, is a tool needed today in conveying thoughts. In the study, it is aimed to experience and represent the structures designed by Louis Kahn, oneof the most important architects of modern architectural history, from different angles to produce a finalproduct and thus to increase the awareness of the student. The workshop defines a process that enables students with a theoretical background to use knowledge by feeding it with practice by taking courses inarchitecture and art history. The workshop consists of three stages: preliminary preparation, designprocess and presentation.As a result of the study, it was observed that the students' awareness of these structures has been increased significantly. In this case, unlike the architectural art history classes remain only verbal expression, thinking with students in an interactive way and has revealed the results can be achieved by introducing more efficient products.