5. International Young Architects Meeting

Date: 21-23 May 2010
Location: Antalya, Turkey

Under the auspices of the UIA, the Chamber of Architects of Turkey Antalya Branch organizes the International Young Architects Meeting. In its fifth edition taking place in Antalya from 21 to 23 May 2010 the meeting will focus on the theme "Fashion in Architecture".

Fashion in Architecture
Word meaning of fashion is, social appreciation which continue for a certain time, and an over-indulgence shown to something. The most important feature of fashion which is effective in every aspect of our lives is that, it effects society for a temporary duration and it shows a tendency for being temporary.

If one looks over Architecture History, one can observe architectural approaches have shown great variability depending on the society, time and location. In ancient period, in renaissance, in pre-modern period, in modern period and in post-modern period, certain currents always leaded architecture. The approches which are first emerged in accordance with the conditions available, became long term approaches in time and they appeared as a part of the culture they were in and then they became architectural currents and they effected other cultures and societies in various parts of the world.

In 21st Century, it is impossible to talk about long term architectural approaches because of rapidly evolving technology’s effect. High-tech skyscrapers, sustainable buildings, vested buildings and designs with digital solutions are some examples of today’s architectural fashion. Negative and positive effects of these kinds of applications, and their reflections to nature and their acceptability will be surfaced in time.

In 5th Young Architects Meeting, the aim is to explore reasons of emergence of the applications which are examples of today’s architectural Fashion, and their effects to human, nature and future, and also their negative and positive aspects.

In the framework of the International Young Architects Meeting in Antalya architects born after 1971 can participate at the international competition Public Places: Urban Interaction Areas in 2023. Winners will be announced at the meeting in May.

About
Chamber of Architects of Turkey Antalya Branch has organized the event “Young Architects’ Meeting” by unveiling a first of this kind in Turkey, with the purpose of gathering young architects, benefiting from their opinions in all subjects regarding architecture and above all, with the purpose of contributing to the trainings of young architects after their university education.

The first event was realized with the main theme "Turkish Architecture in EU Membership Process" in 2006. The main theme of the 2nd Young Architects’ Meeting organized at a national level in 2007, was “Ethics and Identity in Architecture”. The third of the event was organized with the title "Architecture and Technology" Symposium. The main theme of the event organized at an international level in 2009 was "Designing in the Future". In this context, the competition with the title “22nd Century House and/or Housing Zones” concept project was realized.

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