Editors: Nevnihal Erdoğan, Hikmet Temel Akarsu

Architecture in Contemporary Literature

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ISBN: 978-981-5165-17-3 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5165-16-6 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2023
DOI: 10.2174/97898151651661230101

Introduction

Architecture in Contemporary Literature artfully weaves the tapestry of architecture with the eloquence of modern literary masterpieces. In this follow up to their earlier work on architecture in fictional literature, the editors have carefully selected 31 significant works from contemporary world literature, offering a fresh educational approach to literary critique and architecture. This exploration allows readers to perceive life through the lens of architectural backgrounds. Nature, society, humans, and cities come to life through these chosen literary gems. Extensive collaboration with architects, intellectuals, academics, writers, and thinkers culminates in the selection of influential works that guide present-day architectural perspectives and aspirations.

The book promises to be a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and various design disciplines. Yet, its appeal also extends to anyone with an appreciation for urban life and a desire for a broader understanding of the intricacies of architecture. Whether you're an expert in design, culture, art, sociology, or literature, or simply an avid learner, Architecture in Contemporary Literature is a compelling exploration that deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf. Engage with its pages and immerse yourself in the fusion of architectural insight and literary artistry.

Readership

General readers, architects, artists, literary enthusiasts, educators and urban planners

Contributors

Editor(s):
Nevnihal Erdoğan
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Kocaeli University, Anıtpark Campus 41300 İzmit/Kocaeli
Turkey


Hikmet Temel Akarsu
Author-Architect, Emin Ali Paşa Street
Beydağı Apartment, No.91 B Blok D:2 Bostancı
Istanbul, Turkey




Contributor(s):
Ahmet Antmen
Faculty of Architecture
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon
Turkey


Ali Aydın
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli
Turkey


Büşra Nur Başböğer
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Kocaeli University
Istanbul
Turkey


Cansu Özge Özmen
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Namık Kemal University
Tekirdağ
Turkey


Dicle Aydın
Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture
Konya Necmettin Erbakan University
Konya
Turkey


Dilek Yıldız Özkan
Faculty of Architecture
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul
Turkey


Emine Köseoğlu
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
Istanbul
Turkey


Emre Karacaoğlu
Şevki Özengin Sokak
Öz Anadolu Apt. No:91/14 Erenköy/ Kadıköy
Istanbul
Turkey


Ersan Koç
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Bursa Technical University
Istanbul
Turkey


Gergő Máté Kovács
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Budapest
Hungary


Gökçe Özdem
Fevziye Schools Foundations, Işık University
Science of Art Doktorate Program
Istanbul
Turkey


Gökhan Hüseyin Erkan
Faculty of Architecture
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon
Turkey


H. Hale Kozlu
Faculty of Architecture
Erciyes University
Kayseri
Turkey


Hikmet Temel Akarsu
Author-Architect, Emin Ali Paşa Street, Beydağı Apartment
No.91 B Blok D:2 Bostancı
Istanbul
Turkey


Melike Yenice
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli
Turkey


Müjgan Öztürk
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Kocaeli University, Anıtpark Campus 41300 İzmit/Kocaeli, Turkey


Nevnihal Erdoğan
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Kocaeli University, Anıtpark Campus 41300 İzmit/Kocaeli, Turkey


Nihan Sümeyye Gündoğdu
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Kocaeli University, Anıtpark Campus 41300 İzmit/Kocaeli, Turkey


Oktay Turan
Faculty of Architecture
Erciyes University
Kayseri
Turkey


Özgür Tacer
UN Childrens Found (Unicef)
Ankara
Turkey


Saadet Armağan Güleç Korumaz
Department of Architecture
Architecture and Design Faculty, Konya Technical Univesity
Konya
Turkey


Seda Pekşen
Faculty of Languages and History-Geography
Ankara University
Ankara
Turkey


Selin Yıldız
Faculty of Architecture
Yıldız Technical University
İstanbul
Turkey


Sennur Akansel
Faculty of Architecture
Trakya University
Edirne
Turkey


Serkan Can Hatipoğlu
Faculty of Architecture
Eskisehir Technical University
Eskişehir
Turkey


Serra Zerrin Korkmaz
Department of Architecture, Architecture and Design Faculty, Konya Technical Univesity, Konya, Turkey


Yasemin Erkan Yazıcı
Faculty of Architecture
Istanbul Kültür University
Istanbul
Turkey


Z. Türkiz Özbursalı
Verita Publishing House (Verita Kitap)
Istanbul
Turkey