Işıl Ekin ÇALAK, Asst. Prof. Dr.
Academic Qualifications
2008-2013
Ph.D. Architecture
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Institute of Science, Architectural Design
Issues Programme
Formation Process of Memory Through Urban Space and Architecture
2010
2006-2008
Visiting Research Student
London South Bank University, The Faculty of Engineering, Science and
Built Environment, The Built Environment Department
Master of Architecture
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Instıtute of Science, Architectural
Design Issues Programme
Neutralization and Space: Seeking the Social Effects of
Industrialization in the 19th Century Urban Space
1998-2003
Bachelor of Architecture
Yildiz Technical University, Department of Architecture
1994-1998
Kabataş Erkek High School
Academic and Professional Appointments
2015 –
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Istanbul Kemerburgaz University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Istanbul, Turkey
2014-2015
Asst. Prof. Dr.
International University of Sarajevo, Department of Architecture,
Sarajevo, BIH
2012-2013
Instructor
Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Architecture
Department of Architecture
2005-2012
Research Assistant
Bahcesehir University, Faculty of Architecture and Design
Department of Architecture
2004-2005
Architect
SDB (Sibel Dalokay Bozer) Architecture, Istanbul, Turkey.
2003-2004
Architect
Profis Architecture. Istanbul, Turkey
Academic and Professional Awards and Scholarships
2012
IKSV İstanbul Design Biennial, ITU Academic Program
Article Award in “Imperfection Symposium”
2011
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship
Aachen and Berlin, Technical Visit and Workshop – with Assist Prof. Ela
Kacel and in collaboration with RWTH Aachen
2008
TUBITAK Travelling Grant
European Workshop, Ephesus, Selcuk, İzmir
2003
International Competition of “UIA Celebrating Cities” Professionals
(Architects) Category (with
Profis
1.Prize for RegionII
2003
Degree Projects Competition in YTU
Karakoy Port - Salı Pazarı,
Istanbul Urban Renewal Project
Graduation Project Competition
Mansion Prize
2001
Design Project VI.
Concert Hall in Alanya
Exhibited in Alanya Municipality, Turkey
Publications & Conference Proceedings
2015
“Modes of Occupation in Gypsy Settlements” is accepted for EAHN, International
Scientific Thematic Conference: “Entangled Histories, Multiple Geographies”
Belgrade, SERBIA, October 14-17, 2015
2013
“Toprak Kültürel Bir Değer Midir? ( Is Soil A Cultural Value?)”, Istanbul Art News,
Vol.3, November 2013
2013
“Memory of Metropolis/Rememberance and Forgetting in Metropolis”, AZ, ITU
Journal of Faculty of Architecture, Vol.10 No:1, 5-16
2012
Berlin”
“Urban Space in the Context of Urban and Collective Memory: Ulap Platz,
Journal of MSGSU, Tasarım + Kuram, Vol.8, 13
2007
“Imaginary Pornography of Architecture”, Proceedings, VIIIth AISV-IAVS Congress
of The International Semiology, SEMIO.07, vol.I.I.
2007
“Göstergebilimsel Yöntemlerle Kent Okumaları”
Yapı.312 (Urban Analysis within Semiological Terms)
Editorials
02.2009-current
Editing Member of WA World Architecture Community
Academic Activities
Participated as a Jury Member :
2014
It
“IKSV, 2. Istanbul Design Biennial” Academic Program ‘The Future Is Not What
Used To Be’ Article Competition, IAPS-CBSE Network Activities II, Maltepe University
Coordinated (as an instructor) international & national workshops, seminars as:
2015
Workshop, “Re-Mapping The Visible and Invisible Vefa-Zeyrek-Balat”, 02-03 April
2016, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University, Istanbul
2012
“Istanbul As a Palimpsest City” Workshop collaborated with IKSV İstanbul Design
Biennial Academic Program and Istanbul Technical University.
2011
“Postwar Modernism in Germany”, Seminar. Excursion. Workshop, Berlin,
Aachen, Essen, Wuppertal, Köln, 5-18 September, financed by DAAD. (RWTH
Aachen & Bahçeşehir University)
2011
“Merging Scales, Merging Boundaries” Workshop, Southern Polytechnic State
University, Atlanta & Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, 1-15
July.
2008
IAPS Culture Space Network, Trilye Workshop, Trilye- Bursa,Turkey
Participated in international &national workshops, seminars as:
2009
WA, World Architecture Community, 2009, Santralistanbul, Turkey
2009
“Urban Historical Stratum Agora From Smyrna to Izmir”, European Workshop,
2008, Ephesus, Selcuk, Izmir
2007
IAPS Culture Space Network, Trilye Workshop, 2007, Trilye- Bursa,Turkey
2007
“Cultures of Visuality”, VIIIth Congress of he AISV-IAVS
Courses taught as Asst.Prof.Dr.
Istanbul Kemerburgaz University,
Department of Interior Architecture
ARCH 101 Basic Design I
ARCH 123 Graphic Communication
ARCH 102 Basic Design II
IAED222 Human Factor
International University of Sarajevo,
Department of Architecture
ARCH 202 Architectural Design Studio II
ARCH 100 Introduction to Architecture
ARCH 354 New Design in Old Settings
Courses taught as instructor
Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of
Architecture
Department of Architecture
MT4 Architectural Design Project 5
MTG Introduction to Architectural Design
Courses taught as teaching assistant
Bahcesehir University, Architecture and Design Faculty
Department of Architecture
ARCH 4002 Architectural Design Project VI
ARCH 3001-3002 Architectural Design Project III-IV
ARCH 2001 Architectural Design Project I
ARCH 1015 Introduction to Architecture
ARCH 1002 Design Studies
ARCH 1021 Graphic Communication I
ARCH 1023 Sketching
ARCH 3032 Construction Technology
ARCH 4094 Special Problem in Architectural Design
Bahcesehir University, Architecture and Design Faculty,
Department of Interior Architecture
INAR
INAR
INAR
INAR
INAR
INAR
INAR
INAR
4001 Interior Architecture Design Project V
3002 Interior Architecture Design Project IV
2001-2002 Interior Architecture Design Project I-II
1002 Design Studies
1001 Basic Design
3003 Furniture Design
1021 Graphic Communication I
1022 Graphic Communication II
Legal Expertises / Fatih Municipality Courthouse
07.2009
12.2008
11.2008
Vatan Hospital, Aksaray İstanbul
Saray Apartmanı, Topkapı İstanbul
Medilife Hospital, Fatih İstanbul