Japanese Students Learn About Turkish Architecture

The fourth edition of the "ICSA" (Intercultural Study of Architecture) program, jointly run by Bahçeşehir University and Japan's Mukogawa University, is taking place in Istanbul from 27 September to 11 October.

Attended by students and faculty members of the Mukogawa University Department of Architecture together with students of the Bahçeşehir University Department of Architecture, the ICSA in İstanbul 2011 event is being held in Istanbul and surrounding provinces under the direction of Assist. Prof. Dr. Murat Dündar and Research Assistant Sinem Kültür.

As part of this event, students have the opportunity to participate in various workshops, particularly in woodwork, glass and tile art. Following explanations by master craftsmen in the workshops, students will experience the techniques through hands-on practice. In addition, they have the opportunity to observe the ongoing conservation and restoration work at Yıldız Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace.

Yıldız Palace Woodwork Workshop

In addition to visits to important historical and tourist areas of Istanbul, the ICSA in İstanbul 2011 program also includes technical trips to Edirne, Cappadocia, Bursa and İznik. With a scholarship provided by Bahçeşehir University, the program aims to enable Japanese architecture master's students to get to know Turkish culture and architecture during their 14 days in Türkiye, and to build a foundation for joint cultural research planned for the future.

The program will conclude on 11 October with an exhibition of student works.

Practice at the glass workshop - Glass Furnace

Sketches by Japanese students

Click here for Mukogawa University's news on the ICSA in İstanbul 2011 event. http://www.mukogawa-u.ac.jp/~arch/event/icsainIstanbul/icsainIsanbul2011.html