{"id":1543,"date":"2026-06-25T10:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/mimarlik-ve-tasarim-fakultesi\/?p=1543"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:51:08","slug":"they-designed-the-future-of-the-neighborhood-and-took-their-first-step-into-the-profession-with-the-hard-hat-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/mimarlik-ve-tasarim-fakultesi\/en\/2026\/06\/25\/they-designed-the-future-of-the-neighborhood-and-took-their-first-step-into-the-profession-with-the-hard-hat-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"They Designed the Future of the Neighborhood and Took Their First Step into the Profession with the Hard Hat Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Students of the Department of Architecture at Istanbul Ticaret University presented their neighborhood design projects, developed with a focus on Zeytinburnu, to a jury composed of distinguished experts in the field. The event brought together Prof. Dr. Sadettin \u00d6kten, our Rector Prof. Dr. Necip \u015eim\u015fek, and Zeytinburnu Municipality Deputy Mayor \u0130dris Atabay. Following the successful completion of their final presentations, 14 graduating students officially took their first step into the architectural profession through a symbolic hard hat ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-8-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Students from the Department of Architecture within the Faculty of Architecture and Design at Istanbul Ticaret University delivered the final presentations of their graduation projects entitled <strong>&#8220;Neighborhood Design with New Paradigms.&#8221;<\/strong> Focusing on the district of Zeytinburnu, the students presented their design proposals addressing the relationship between the city, people, and the built environment.<\/p>\n<p>The event, held at the Ah\u00ee \u00c7elebi Campus in Emin\u00f6n\u00fc, was attended by renowned engineer and author Prof. Dr. Sadettin \u00d6kten, widely recognized for his studies on cities, civilization, and architecture; our Rector Prof. Dr. Necip \u015eim\u015fek; Zeytinburnu Municipality Deputy Mayor \u0130dris Atabay; our Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Berk Ayvaz; our Secretary General Erdal Cesar; Director of the Vocational School Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet Ceylan; Vice Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design Assist. Prof. Sacide Ak\u0131n; as well as faculty members and students. Upon successfully completing their presentations, 14 graduating students marked the beginning of their professional careers by participating in the symbolic hard hat ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-7-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>PROF. DR. SADETT\u0130N \u00d6KTEN MET WITH THE STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serving as a member of the jury, Prof. Dr. Sadettin \u00d6kten reviewed the students&#8217; projects and shared his professional insights. He emphasized that architecture is not merely about designing buildings, but is fundamentally connected to the vision of civilization and urban culture. Drawing on his extensive professional experience, he encouraged students to approach architecture from a broader cultural and societal perspective.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-7-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>ATABAY: &#8220;THE FUTURE OF CITIES IS SHAPED THROUGH SOUND PLANNING&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a jury member, \u0130dris Atabay emphasized that urban planning directly influences the future of societies. He noted the importance of addressing neighborhood culture, employment opportunities, social life, and transportation networks in an integrated manner within the students&#8217; projects. Atabay stated that he particularly appreciated proposals promoting a human-centered and sustainable approach to urban development.<\/p>\n<p>He also underlined the importance of planning strategies that respect the existing urban fabric and social structure, adding that the innovative ideas developed by the future architects offer valuable perspectives for shaping the cities of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-8-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Assist. Prof. Sacide Ak\u0131n stated that graduation projects represent one of the most comprehensive outcomes of the knowledge and experience students acquire throughout their undergraduate education. She emphasized the significance of the original perspectives that the future architects developed regarding the concepts of the city and the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-4-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>REINTERPRETING THE CONCEPT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of their graduation projects, the students selected Zeytinburnu\u2014one of Istanbul&#8217;s historically, culturally, and socially significant districts\u2014as their study area. Beginning at the block and parcel scale, they re-evaluated the district&#8217;s neighborhoods by proposing comprehensive design approaches encompassing residential areas, social amenities, public spaces, and cultural facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The projects, developed over several months, explored themes such as sustainability, collective memory, public life, mobility, social integration, and urban transformation from diverse and innovative perspectives.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10-2-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9-2-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8-4-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ticaret.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-6-1024x683.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students of the Department of Architecture at Istanbul Ticaret University presented their neighborhood design projects, developed with a focus on Zeytinburnu, to a jury composed of distinguished experts in the field. 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