As the largest and most comprehensive of the drawing studios within the Faculty of Architecture building, the 1401 Bridge Workshop is a space dedicated to the exploration and experience of structural systems and load-bearing principles. In this workshop, students engage in hands-on learning regarding the relationship between architecture and design by conducting various material and structural experiments. Furthermore, the workshop is utilized for project work, jury reviews, receptions and various events, while simultaneously serving the function of a design studio.

This workshop, where ideas are transformed into three-dimensional representations, is equipped with precision manufacturing tools and digital fabrication technologies. Through the equipment available within the workshop, such as machinery and 3D printers, students gain hands-on experience in the process of converting their designs into prototypes using various materials. These facilities provide a significant production infrastructure that supports the testing and refinement of design decisions.

Model and prototype production is an essential part of the product development process in Industrial Design education. Located within the Faculty of Architecture, our workshop, where students work one-on-one with expert faculty members during “Model and Prototype Production” and “Advanced Model Production” courses, bears the name of our Dean, Prof. Dr. Önder KÜÇÜKERMAN, the founder of the first Department of Industrial Design in Türkiye.

The workshop is equipped with large saws, disc and belt sanders, benchtop drill presses, large welding machines, wood lathes and benchtop jigsaws for the shaping of materials such as wood, wood composites, acrylic and styrofoam sheets. Additionally, it houses an air compressor for painting operations, as well as various hand tools, including hand routers, carving tools, soldering irons, cordless drills, air blow guns and socket sets.

The Material and Sample Workshop (Room 1418) is a learning environment where the physical properties and usage potentials of materials can be observed, offering students the opportunity to closely examine and experience the various construction and design materials used in practical courses. Through the sample collection housed in the workshop, students can refine their design processes by making informed material choices.

Drawing and design courses are conducted in these studio classrooms located within the Faculty of Architecture. In the courses held in rooms 1501, 1502 and 1317, students acquire drawing, presentation and design skills through practical application by developing two and three-dimensional representation techniques.

In this workshop, where digital modeling and simulation techniques are utilized, designs are tested in a virtual environment. Students acquire the ability to analyze spatial composition and evaluate it through various scenarios.