Organised annually by Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Architecture, 9th International Design Days have commenced with the theme “‘IN/DEPENDENCE’ at Mustafa Afşin Ersoy Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 8 May 2019.
At the opening ceremony of the event which will continue until 10 May 2019, EMU Architecture Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Özgür Dinçyürek provided information about ‘Design Week’ and this year’s theme. Stating that they are hosting guests from different countries, programs and cultures during the Design Week, Prof. Dr. Dinçyürek also expressed his pleasure in seeing the participation of a considerable number of architects and design professionals in the event. Prof. Dr. Dinçyürek also thanked all those who contributed to the organisation of the event and wished all a fruitful week.
Delivering a speech at the event opening, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam told the participants that he remembers the first years of the event, which was then a simple organisation. Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam added that the event has evolved into an international organisation and acts as an important platform for the students regarding innovations and new trends in their field. Providing information about EMU, Prof. Dr. Osam added that their aim is to offer high quality study opportunities at international standards. Prof. Dr. Osam stated that EMU is getting ready to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its foundation in October 2019. Prof. Dr. Osam put forth that EMU is maturing day by day.
Following the opening addresses, world-famous Alireza Taghaboni delivered a presentation at the end of which Prof. Dr. Osam presented a plaque of appreciation to him.
The 9th International Design Week taking place under the sponsorship of Kalebodur continued with a panel titled ‘Talks with Architects’ under the moderatorship of Prof. Dr. C. Abdi Güzer at Rauf Raif Denktaş Culture and Congress Center at 1:00 p.m. During the said event, managers of NORM Architects Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tercan and Esin Tercan met with the participants at a talk on the current architectural and design practices.
At Faculty of Architectue Conference Hall, Prof. Greg Keeffe of Queen’s University in Belfast delivered a talk titled ‘Biomimetic Cities’ at 7:00 p.m. Following a cultural trip inside Famagusta Walled City under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Kokan Grchev and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hacer Başarır Dindiç, the first day of the event was completed with a cocktail taking place at Namık Kemal Square at 7:30 p.m. with the contributions of Famagusta Municipality.
9th International Design Week Activities to Continue
In scope of the 9th International Design Week, the award ceremony of the high schools video competition titled ‘Strange Designs’ will be taking place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 9 May 2019. At 11:00, the event will continue with an exhibition opening. At 1:00 p.m. Tonguç Gökalp’s performance show titled EPSİLON will be taking place at Rauf Raif Denktaş Culture and Congress Center. The event will be followed by a panel taking place under the moderatorship of Prof. Dr. Güven Arif Sargın and the participation Abdurrahman Çekim - BARAKA and Emre Özgüder – GROTESK.
Following the workshops taking place on Friday, 10 May 2019, three short presentations by Banu Uçak, Barış Atiker and Emre Güneş will be taking place under the theme “FREE TALKS’ at 2:00 p.m. at Rauf Raif Denktaş Culture and Congress Center. The 9th EMU International Design Week will finish with a closing ceremony.
