Events – Bilkent University Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

IAED Researchers to Present at CII 2026 Symposium

by iaedadmEvents, Student Events April 11, 2026April 11, 2026Comments are Disabled

MFA and PhD researchers from Bilkent IAED will present two papers at the Current Issues in Interiors (CII) 2026 Symposium, to be held on 15–17 April 2026 at Yaşar University, İzmir. The symposium addresses interdisciplinary perspectives on interior architecture through three thematic tracks: Adaptive Reuse; Design, Culture, Environment and Behavior, and Environmental Systems and Technology. …

IAED402 Field Trip to Modyapı

by iaedadmEvents April 5, 2026April 11, 2026Comments are Disabled

On April 4, 2026, Saturday, a field trip to Modyapı is organized with IAED402: Interior Design Studio VI students and instructors. We would like to thank Modeyapı for their hospitality and the information given on materials, appliances, and construction details.

SustainFest 2026: Celebrating Sustainability at Bilkent

by Mina SelçukEvents April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Comments are Disabled

After successfully hosting the Zero Waste Festival for two consecutive years in honor of the International Zero Waste Day on March 30, Bilkent University Sustainability Committee is proud to announce SustainFest, a dynamic festival dedicated to all dimensions of sustainability. On April 8–9, 2026, the Bilkent campus will come alive with inspiring talks, interactive sessions, …

Book Talk: “Architecture and Social Sustainability: Understanding The New Paradigm” in conversation with Alexandra Staub

by iaedadmEvents March 31, 2026April 1, 2026Comments are Disabled

2026 Spring Architectural History and Theory Talks will hold its second installment in 2026 Spring semester with Alexandra Staub, professor of architecture at Penn State University, College of Arts and Architecture, for a book talk titled “Architecture and Sustainability: Understanding the New Paradigm” on April 2nd, 2026, Thursday at 17:30. The talk series is organized …

62nd Library Week – The Place of Knowledge: Institutions, Architecture, and Sustainable Memory

by Mina SelçukEvents March 30, 2026Comments are Disabled

Celebrating the 62nd Library Week! As part of Library Week, one of our faculty members, Instructor Cem Dedekargınoğlu, will be among the speakers at the talk titled “The Place of Knowledge: Institutions, Architecture, and Sustainable Memory”. The event will address the role of architecture and cultural institutions in shaping environments that sustain collective memory and …

Talk: “Building Pera, Burning Pera: The 1870 Fire and the “Imaginary Lines” of Urbanization” by Mehmet Kentel

by iaedadmEvents March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Comments are Disabled

2026 Spring Architectural History and Theory Talks will begin with K. Mehmet Kentel’s lecture “Building Pera, Burning Pera: The 1870 Fire and the “Imaginary Lines” of Urbanization”, in March 27, 2026, Friday, at 12:30 in FFB-05. The talk series is organized by Aslıhan Günhan (Architecture) and Semra Horuz (IAED). On 5 June 1870, the heart …

IAED252 – Material Seminar with Petra the Flooring Co.

by iaedadmEvents March 17, 2026Comments are Disabled

In scope of the annual material seminar series made for IAED 252: Construction and Materials II course, interior architect Asrın Uçar, interior architect Ayça Özger Yalman, Civil Engineer (MBA) Derviş Yıldız, and architect Hüseyin Kağan Öztoklu from Petra the Flooring Co. gave a seminar on the floor finishing materials in Mithat Çoruh Hall on March …

FA 102 Basic Design II – Module 1 Exhibition at FADA Gallery

by Mina SelçukEvents March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Comments are Disabled

The FA 102 Basic Design II – Module 1 Exhibition opened on 2 March 2026 at the FADA Gallery and will be on view until 6 March 2026. Basic Design is a shared foundation course within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, bringing together first-year students from Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED), Architecture …

Lineadecor Kitchen Design Seminar in IAED 402

by Mina SelçukEvents March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Comments are Disabled

As part of the IAED 402 – Interior Design Studio VI course, the Lineadecor team delivered an insightful presentation on contemporary kitchen design, which was highly valued by all involved. The seminar covered current kitchen design trends, material selections, user-centered approaches, and production processes, underscoring their importance for our students’ professional growth. We thank Lineadecor …

The ‘Space’ Presentation: A Memorable Visit by Serpil Altay

by Mina SelçukEvents February 25, 2026March 11, 2026Comments are Disabled

This day was truly special for us. Welcoming back our esteemed professor Serpil Altay, whose legacy continues through the many students she has inspired with her knowledge, elegance, and unwavering influence, was a heartfelt joy. She shared with us the ‘Space’ presentation she had prepared together with our beloved professor Bülent Altay in the IAED …