ayşegül akçay kavakoğlu
education
2015
2007
2008
2006
experiences
2020-........
2017-2020
2016-2017
2015-2016
2011-2015
2010-2012
2008-2010
2006
2006
2005
publications
conference presentations
editorship
research projects
exhibitions
workshops
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İstanbul Technical University, Taşkışla Campus, Harbiye Mahallesi, Taskisla Cd., No:2
34367, Şişli / Istanbul / Turkey
Middle East Techical University
Department of Architecture, PhD in Architecture
Thesis Title: ‘Repositioning Moving Image in Computational Design Education'
Ecolé Natianole Supérieuer d’ Architecture de Paris-Belleville
Master Studies, pre-research
Middle East Techical University
Department of Architecture, M.Arch
Thesis Title: ‘The Architectural City Images in Cinema: The Representation of City in Renaissance as a Case Study’
Dokuz Eylül University
Department of Architecture, B.Arch
İstanbul Technical University
Asst. Prof. Dr., Department of Landscape Architecture,
Academic Board Member, Architectural Design Computing Graduate Program
Altınbaş University, Department of Architecture
Asst. Prof. Dr., Chair, Department of Architecture
Altınbaş University, Department of Architecture
Asst. Prof. Dr.
İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, Department of Architecture
Instructor
İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, Department of Architecture
Teaching Assistant
Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Department of Architecture
Instructor (part time)
Architectural Design 4, Architectural Design 5, Architectural Design 6
Studio Coordinator
Cag Architectural Workshop, Ankara
Architect
Uygur Mimarlık LTD. ŞTİ., Ankara
Architect
Oran Mimarlık LTD. ŞTİ., İzmir
Architect
Agora Restoration Project, İzmir
Rohani, N.S. Akcay Kavakoglu, A.,2023. “AI-Driven Spatial Adaptations Through Emotions: The case of Emo-Land as a human-centric approach”, Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023), Vol.1, Graz, 20-23 September, pp. 889-898. (Conference Proceeding)
Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “The Quest of Spatial Presence by Puzzle-Solving Games in VR”, Proceedings of the 41th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023), Vol. 2, Graz, 20-23 September, pp.833-842 (Conference Proceeding)
Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “Exploring the Research Trajectories in VR Game Environments: A Systematic Review on Spatial Ability and Presence Relationship”, 17th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Medipol University Publications, pp.139-158. e-ISBN 978-605-4797-65-3 (Conference Proceeding)
Serdar Yakut S. E., Akçay Kavakoğlu A. 2022. "An Interdisciplinary Exploration on Climate Notion in Digital Design Research”, Eskisehir Technical University Journal of Science and Technology A - Applied Sciences and Engineering. Vol. 23 pp.131-143. (Paper in Journal)
Akcay Kavakoglu, A., Almac, B., Eser, B. and Alacam, S. 2022. “AI-Driven Creativity in Early Design Education - A pedagogical approach in the age of Industry 5.0” Pak, B, Wurzer, G and Stouffs, R (eds.), Co-creating the Future: Inclusion in and through Design - Proceedings of the 40th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2022), Ghent, 13-16 September, pp. 133–142. (Conference Proceeding)
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Güleç Özer, D., Domingo-Callabuig, D. and Bilen, Ö. (2022), "Architectural design communication (ADC) in online education during COVID-19 pandemic: a comparison of Turkish and Spanish universities", Open House International, Vol. 47 No. 2, pp. 361-384. (Paper in Journal)
Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2021. Computational Aesthetics of Low Poly: [Re]Configuration of Form, SIGraDi 2021 Designing Possibilities, Ubiquitous Conference, November 8th -12th, pp.17-28. (Conference Proceeding)
XXV International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics-Proceedings
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Hacıömeroğlu, T.N., Landrum, L., 2020. “Introduction: Narrative topographies of city and urban culture in moving images in the age of digitization” in Narrating the City: Mediated Representations of Architecture, Urban Forms and Social Life, Intellect Books.
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A. 2017. “Introduction: Structuring a Common Ground for Design Education” in Aurum Design Notes, İKBU Publisher, pp.11-16. ISBN 978-605-5729-90-5.
Özer, D.G., Kavakoğlu, A. A. 2017. "Movement as a Design Parameter: Studio Works 2014-2016”, International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, Vol. 12, No. 2 (2017) 194-203. ISSN: 1755-7437 (paper format), ISSN: 1755-7445 (online), http://www.witpress.com/journals, DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V12-N2-194-203.
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A. 2016. "The Cinematic Image as an Architectural Conductor: A Mediated Hint from the Future Architecture" in Filming the City–urban documents, design practices & social criticism through the lens, pp. 127-145. Intellect Books. ISBN: 978-1-78320-554-7. (Book Chapter)
Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2016. "Defining Architecture in a Single Question: Professor, When Will We Start Making Buildings ", Surviving between Pedagogy and Practice in Architectural Education, İdeal Kültür Yayınevi, pp.65-77. ISBN 978-605-5729-70-7. (Book Chapter)
Akçay, A. 2019. "Captured Ideologies in Cinematic Spaces: Jacques Tati’s Les Vacances De M. Hulot, Mon Oncle and Playtime as Case Studies" in The Urban Gaze: Exploring Urbanity through Art, Architecture, Music, Fashion, Film and Media, Ed. Silvia Mazzucotelli Salice, pp.3-11. Brill, ISBN 978-1-84888-453-3 (Book Chapter)
Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2014. From Moving Image to Computational Design Model, Nexus Conference: Relationship between Architecture and Mathematics, PhD day Session, pp.36-44. ISBN: 978-975-429-329-6.
Samadi, M., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., ML- Based Classification of Urban Voids: Case Study of Balat and Fener in Türkiye, Space Studies of Planning and Architecture Conference, London.
Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “Exploring the Research Trajectories in VR Game Environments: A Systematic Review on Spatial Ability and Presence Relationship”, 17th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Medipol University Publications, pp.139-158. e-ISBN 978-605-4797-65-3
Akcay Kavakoglu, A., Almac, B., Eser, B. and Alacam, S. 2022. “AI Driven Creativity in Early Design Education - A pedagogical approach in the age of Industry 5.0”, Co-creating the Future: Inclusion in and through Design, 40th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2022), Ghent, 13-16 September.
Yakut, E.S., Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2022. An Interdisciplinary Exploration on Climate Notion in Digital Design Research, MSTAS 2022, Mimarlıkta Sayısal Tasarım XVI. Ulusal Sempozyomu, 24-25 Haziran.
Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2021. Computational Aesthetics of Low Poly: [Re]Configuration of Form, SIGraDi 2021 Designing Possibilities, Ubiquitous Conference, November 8th -12th.
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A. Aktas, B. 2018. Mediating the City through the notion of Reality, Moving Image Static Spaces, MC4 Conference, İstanbul, Turkey.
Özer, D.G., Kavakoğlu, A. A. 2017. The Assessment of Architectural Design Communication Language in Architectural Education, International Congress on Architecture and Design, İstanbul, Turkey.
Akçay, Kavakoğlu, 2016. Cinematic visions: the changing reality of the representation of future urban life, Digital-Cultural Ecology and the Medium Sized City Conference, Bristol, England.
Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2014. From Moving Image to Computational Design Model, Nexus Conference: Relationship between Architecture and Mathematics, PhD day Session, Ankara, Turkey.
Yorgancıoğlu, D. Soyöz, U., Çetin D., Akçay,A., 2013. Revitalization of the Seafront Strip around Old Galata Bridge, 2nd Biennial of Architectural and Urban Restoration: Migration and Multiculturalism. The Conservation of Small-Scale Architectural Structures against Fading Away and Natural Hazards, İstanbul, Turkey.
Akçay, A. 2011. The Representation Of City Images In Cinema: The Case Of Renaissance, Atmosphere 2011 Conference: Mediated Cities, University of Manitoba, Canada.
Akçay, A. 2010. Mimarlık ve Kentin Sinemadaki Yansımaları, 1927 Mimarlar Derneği, Ankara, Turkey.
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Hacıömeroğlu, T.N., Landrum, L., Narrating the City: Mediated Representations of Architecture, Urban Forms and Social Life, Intellect Books. (will be published in 2020 Fall) (Book Editorship)
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A.2018. AMPS Proceedings Series 14. Moving Images – Static Spaces: Architectures, Art, Media, Film, Digital Art and Design, ISSN 2398-9467 (Proceeding Editorship, Series Editor: Graham Cairns)
Uçan, N. O., Bayat, O., Ata, O., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Kaygusuz, H., Özhan, H. Aurum Journal of Engineering Systems and Architecture (A-JESA), ISSN 2564-6397, Altınbaş University. (Journal Editorship)
Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Özer, D.G., Yorgancıoğlu, D. 2016. Aurum Design Notes, İKBU Yayınevi, ISBN 978-605-5729-90-5. (Book Editorship)
Özer, D.G., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Yorgancıoğlu, D. 2016 Surviving between Pedagogy and Practice in Architectural Education, İdeal Kültür Yayınevi, ISBN 978-605-5729-70-7. (Book Editorship)
HI-QUAKE: Highlights to Learn and Teach About Seismic Retrofit Following the Turkey and Syria 2023 Earthquake with the Aid of AI Features (EU Erasmus+ EELISA European University Joint Project Funding) (Researcher)
Disaster Responsive Open-Green Area Planning and Design Guide for ITU Ayazağa Campus (Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions) (Researcher)
CIRCL.LE | Circular & Socio-Civic Learning Hub, Erasmus+ Project KA220-HED - Cooperation partnerships in higher education. (Researcher) https://blogs.upm.es/circle/en/
CIRCULAR IN PLAY: A series of gamification activities to enhance knowledge and awareness of the circular economy (EU Erasmus+ EELISA European University Joint Project Funding) (Researcher)
TOPO[i]Wall Project: Design-based research on low poly form generation, computational aesthetics and interaction (Funded by ITU Circulating Capital, Project Coordinator and Designer)
Designing the Architecture Design Studio as an Integrative Learning Space: A Model Project. İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, Scientific Research Project Support IKBU BAP [PB2016-I-011]. (Researcher)
2021 TOPO[i]wall Architectural Installation, IT Valley of Türkiye, Gebze
2019 Folding David Exhibition, Curator, Altınbaş University, İstanbul
2018 Mediated City 4: Workshop Exhibition, İstanbul (International)
2016 Move[m]Body Exhibition, III. İstanbul Design Biennial Academy Program, Project Director, Curator, İstanbul Kemerburgaz Unievrsity, İstanbul (International)
2013 3 mm Project Exhibition, Tokyo Designers Week, Curator, Tokyo (International)
2012 Formal Montage Photography Exhibition, 3rd International Çanakkale Art Biennial (International)
2012 3 mm Exhibition, İstanbul Design Biennial Academy Program, Project Member METU, Hosted by Kadir Has University, İstanbul (International)
2012 Bigger and Bigger Workshop Exhibition, International Çanakkale Children Biennial “My Friend Biennial" (International)
2006 Come In, Architecture and Different Modes of Representation Exhibition, Model and Photography: Shadows, METU,Ankara
2023 An Overview on the AI-Driven Design Studies in Collaboration with Teta Lab ITU, HI-QUAKE Project Workshop Seminars Part 1, Madrid, Spain, Invited Speaker (International)
2022 Cine-spatial Dialogues through the Representation of Allocentric Visions, BAK-GÖR-ÇEK Short Film Competition and Workshops, Workshop Executor (BAUN, Balıkesir City Council, Balıkesir Metropol Municipality (National)
2022 Homeomorphic Formations: Intelligence of Everyday Life Objects, Digital Futures Summer Workshop Series, Workshop Coordinator& Executor (International)
2022 Extraterrestrial Landscapes: Topographical Formations Workshop, ITU Faculty of Architecture, supported by Technology, Ecology & Design in Landscape Architecture Research Laboratory (TETA Lab), Workshop Organizer & Executor (National)
2022 3VIA 2022: A Trivia Night on The Circular Economy, Circular EELISA Community event coordinated by ITU, Workshop Executor (International)
2021 SPARKS: An international parkour around Circular Economy, European Researchers’ Night, Circular EELISA Community event coordinated by ITU, Workshop Executor (International)
2021 3VIA: A Trivia Trilogy to Enhance Knowledge and Awareness on The Circular Economy, Science and Innovation Week, Circular EELISA Community event coordinated by ITU, Workshop Executor (International)
2019 Folding David Workshop, Workshop Executor, Altınbaş University, İstanbul
2018 Move[n]City II Workshop, 4th Mediated City Conference Workshops, Workshop Executor, Workshop Organiser, TMMOB Chamber of Architects Karaköy Branch, İstanbul (International)
2016 Move[n]City Workshop, III. İstanbul Design Biennial Academy Program, Workshop Executor, Workshop Organiser, TMMOB Chamber of Architects Karaköy Branch, İstanbul (International)
2016 Form[DD], Bademlik Design Festival, ESOGU, Eskişehir
2014 Cubehocholic Workshop II, METU,Ankara
2014 Cubehocholic Workshop, İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul
2014 Formistila, Bademlik Design Festival, ESOGU, Eskişehir
2012 Fabric Form: C.A.S.T. Workshop at METU, Workshop Execution Team Member
2012 Molding with Textile, Middle East Technical University Department of Architecture, METU, Ankara
2012 Bigger and Bigger Workshop, İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul
2021 Image Seminar Series, ITU Faculty of Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture Spring Term Thursday Seminars Organizer and Moderator
2019 Architecture for Four, AU|ARCH Seminers, İstanbul
2018 Mediated City 4 Conference: Moving Images Static Spaces, Organizing Committee Chair, AU, İstanbul (International)
2014 Surviving between Pedagogy and Practice in Architectural Education, Organizing Committee Member, İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul
2012 Fabric Form: C.A.S.T. Workshop at METU, Organizing Committee Member, METU, Ankara (International), www.fabricform.wordpress.com
2003 DEU Faculty of Architecture National Meeting of Architecture Students: Meeting 7.5, Organizing Committee Member, İzmir
2019 ITU Faculty of Management Building Architectural Design Competition
2013 ACCA Sdyney Container Vacation House, International Architecture Competition
2013 National Architectural Design Competition for Daily Child Care Facilities in Organized Industrial Zones, (3rd Award)
2010 METU Student Center Building and Square Architectural Project Competition
(architect, 4th Mansion, owner of the project: MuuM Architects)
2009 Kadirli Municipality Hall and Culture Center National Architectural Project Competition
2009 Denizli Government House Architectural Project and Its Vicinity Urban Design Project Competition (architect, 3rd Mansion, owner of the project: CAG Architectural Workshop)
2009 Toki Istanbul Kayabaşı District Housing Design Architectural Design Competition
2008 Kemeraltı Üst Örtü Tasarımı Mimari Fikir Yarışması
2008 Artist Wanted Photography Competition
English
French (Intermediate)
2017-2020 AU Chair of Department of Architecture
2019-2020 AU Chair of Architecture Master Program
2017-2019 AU Department of Architecture Erasmus Coordinator
2016-2020 AU Department of Architecture First Year Coordinator
2016-2020 AU Department of Architecture Third Year Coordinator
2020-…. IT Valley Turkey Design Center Architectural Design Advisory Board Member
2020-….. AMPS Advisory Board Member
2021-…. ITU Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Design Computing Program
Improvement Commission Member
2021-…. ITU Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Design Computing Program
Academic Board Member
2020-…… ITU Faculty of Architecture Exhibition Commission Member
2020-…… ITU Faculty of Architecture Landscape Architecture Department Internship Commission Member
2017-…. ACADIA International Reviewer Committee Member
2017-…. CAADRIA International Reviewer Committee Member
2021-…. MSTAS National Reviewer Committee Member
2022-…. AMPS- Intellect Mediated City Award Committee Jury Member
2021-…. ITU Faculty of Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture
Internship Commission Member
2021-…. ITU Faculty of Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture
Exhibition Commission Member
2006-…. Registered architect at TMMOB Chamber of Architects
2017-2020 AU Energy and Environmental Research Centre (EÇAM) Executive Board Member 2017-2020 AU Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty Council Member
2017-2020 AU Department of Architecture Course Adjustment Commission Member
2017-2020 AU Department of Architecture Curriculum Commission Member
2000-2003 DEU Faculty of Engineering Theater Club Member, Performance player
Archicad, AutoCAD, 3ds max, V-Ray
Photoshop, Illustrator
Rhino, Grasshopper
Python, Processing
VVVV, Isadora (Intermediate)
Resolume, After Effects, Madmapper (Beginner)
Photography
Skating
Paper Folding