معرفی
Saadet KÖK serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture within Beykent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, holding this position since 2020 after previously working as a Research Assistant from 2016. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as Universal Design Principles, Thematic Approaches in Architecture, Professional Practice, and Design Studio V, delivered in both English and Turkish to accommodate diverse student needs.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Doctorate (2019) from Istanbul Technical University's Institute of Science with thesis Evaluation of the 20th century modern architectural heritage: The example of IMÇ
- Master's degree (2013) from Istanbul Technical University's Institute of Science
- Bachelor's degree (2008) from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University's Faculty of Architecture
Dr. KÖK's research critically examines the interplay between urban aesthetics and social dynamics, with particular focus on Turkish urban contexts. Her work integrates philosophical frameworks like Deleuze's theories to analyze architectural discourse, while exploring nostalgia as a design catalyst and the preservation of modern architectural heritage. She investigates how historical narratives shape contemporary urban experiences through publications analyzing sites like Kabataş Pier and Fındıklı Park.
Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with 21st-century urban challenges, particularly the evolution of aesthetic paradigms in Turkish architecture. The recurring thread across her work is the sociocultural dimension of built environments, examining how public spaces facilitate socialization and preserve collective memory. Recent outputs demonstrate increasing sophistication in connecting theoretical aesthetics with tangible urban interventions.
While specific grant details aren't documented, her collaborative publications with Akpınar Aksugür İpek indicate active research supervision. Her teaching responsibilities across foundational and advanced architecture courses demonstrate comprehensive pedagogical engagement with students from introductory levels through specialized design studios.
Dr. KÖK maintains active participation in international academic discourse through symposia like the Republic, Architecture and the City: Legacy of 100 Years (2023) and the International Graduate Research Symposium (2022), positioning her work within global conversations about architectural heritage and urban futures.
