Gülşen Aytaç EDUCATION (2007-2010) Istanbul Technical University, PhD Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture (2004 2007) Istanbul Technical University, MLA Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture (2000 2004) Istanbul Technical University, Bachelor Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning WORK EXPERIENCE 2012- Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture Assoc. Prof. 2012-2011 Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture Assist. Prof. 2011-2010 Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture Lecturer Dr. 2010-2005 Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture Res. Ass. THESIS GULER, G.(2010) Lessons Learned From Cities Hosting Olympic Games for Successful Olympic Games and Istanbul Example. Istanbul Technical University, Department of Landscape Architecture, Doctorate Thesis, Istanbul, TURKEY GULER, G.(2007) Evaluation of the Effects of Bosphorus Bridges on Istanbul's Open Spaces by Space Syntax Method. Istanbul Technical University, Department of Landscape Architecture, Master Thesis, Istanbul, TURKEY PUBLICATONS International Articles A-1-C) Other Expanded SCI publications than SCI (A) VE SCI (B)
A. 1. 1 GÜLER G., YILDIZCI A.C., 2010. From Quarry to Urban Park. Giving New Life to the Eyup Quarry in Istanbul, Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, Vol 11, No:4, pp. 1408 1416, ISSN: 1311-5065. A. 1. 2. GÜLER G., 2011. Possible Conflicts Between the Recreation and The Ecology in The Costal Region of The Black Sea: Cilingoz Case, Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, Vol 12, Book 2, ISSN: 1311-5065. A. 1. 3. GÜLER G., YILDIZCI A.C., 2009. Measuring The Effects of The Bridge on Istanbul Green System, Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, Vol 10, No:2, pp. 488-499, ISSN: 1311-5065. A-2) (Design and Applied Arts Index (DAAI)) A.2.1. GÜLER G., HOLDEN R., 2010. Olympics Legacy: the London Olympics 2012, A-Z, ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Vol 7, No:2, pp. 58-73, ISSN: 1302-8324, Cenkler Publishing. A.2.2. GÜNDÜZ S., GüLER G., YILDIZCI A.C., (2011). Determination Of Ecological Corridors And Clusters For Environmental Master Plan and Environmental Management Studies of Istanbul Metropolitan Region, A-Z, ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Vol 8, No:1, ISSN: 1302-8324, 2011. A-3) Other International Refereed Journal Publications A.3.1. BAŞER B., SCHMIDT R., GÜLER G, 2007. Creating an INFRA-FREE Environment with an Integrated Green Network for Istanbul, ARI The Bulletin of Istanbul Technical University, Vol. 55, No.1, pp.103-118, ISSN:1434-5641. B. Proceedings B-1) Full Text Kuşuluoğlu,D, Aytaç,G., 2012. Interface Between Urban and Rural; Göktürk Forest Nursery, BENA 2012 Conference: Sustainable Landscape Planning and Safe Environment, 21-24 June 2012, ITU, Taşkışla, İstanbul. Gunduz, S., Aytaç, G., 2012. Macroscale plans in Turkey and Green Infrastructure Road Map: Istanbul and Bursa cases EFLA 2012 Regional Congress: Green Infrastructure: from global to local, 11-15 June 2012, St.Petersburg and Uppsala
Aytaç,G.,Kuşuluoğlu,D, 2012. The Influence of 16. Century Renaissance Europe on Ottoman Palace Gardens in Istanbul, EAHN 2012 Conference: Islamic and Renaissance Gardens: A Case for Mutual Influence?, 31 Mayıs-3 Haziran 2012, Palais des Academies, Brussel. Aytaç,G, Kuşuluoğlu,D, 2012. The Power of Archaeo-Park, dating back 8500 Years: Yenikapı-İstanbul, ECLAS 2012 Conference: The Power of Landscape, 19-22 Eylül 2012, Warsaw, Poland. GÜLER G., YILDIZCI A.C. (2010). Analysis on Legacy Regeneration of Olympic Games, The 47th International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress, London Science Publishing, pp.185-188, ISBN 978-1-907801-10-5. GÜLER, G., HOLDEN R., 2010. London 2012 Olympics: The Lessons for Landscape and Regeneration, ECLAS 2010 Conference: Cultural Landscape, Proceedings: ECLAS 2010 Conference: Cultural Landscape, pp. 351-362, ISBN: 978-975-561-381-9,29 Sept 2 Oct 2010, İstanbul Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey. GÜLER, G., YILDIZCI A.C., 2010. From Ephemeral Event to Long Lasting Regeneration Legacy: Olympic Games, 25-31 May 2010, IFLA 47. World Congress Suzhou, China. YILDIZCI A.C., GÜLER,G., 2009. Roof Gardens in Turkey, Proceedings: 4th. International Workshop: Creating Landscape on a Roof, pp. 17-23, ISBN: 978-960-93-2918-7, 11 13 May 2009, Drama, Greece. GÜLER,G., KUBAT A.S., 2007. Measuring The Effects of The Bridges on İstanbul Open Space System using Space Syntax Method, Proceedings: Landscape Assessment-From Theory to Practice: Applications in Planning and Design, ISBN: 978-86-7299-137-6, pp. 167-173, Organization: ECLAS & Belgrad University, Faculty of Forestry, 10-14 October 2007, Belgrad, Serbia. KUBAT A.S., GÜLER,G., 2007. Integrated Approach toward Sustainable Urban Regeneration in Asian Cities: Istanbul Case, Proceedings: Next Step to Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Overview of the Issues and Strategies for an Integrated Approach Conference, Organization: Center for Sustainable Urban Regeneration & The University of Tokyo, Takeda Hall, University of Tokyo, 3-5 Sept. 2007, Tokyo, Japan. KUBAT A.S., KAYA H. S., SARI F., GÜLER,G., OZER Ö., 2007. The Effects of Proposed Bridges on Urban Macroform of Istanbul: A Syntactic Evaluation, Proceedings: 6th International Space Syntax Symposium, ISBN:978-975-561-304-8, Vol.1, paper no.003, 15-17 June 2007, İstanbul Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey.
B-2) Abstracts B.2.1. GÜLER, G., YILDIZCI A.C., 2011. Reconsidering Istanbul s costal areas in the aspect of sustainability, International Environmental Conference: Sustainable Development in Coastal Areas, June 29-July 1, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece. B.2.2. GÜLER G., ORNEK M.A., 2011. Winning Green by Green Roofs, 48th. IFLA World Congress, Proceedings Book, Switzerland, 27-29 June 2011. B.2.3. YILDIZCI A.C., GÜLER G., 2010. Parks and Playgrounds: Good practice examples from Turkey and elsewhere, Design for Children: Learnning from Sweedish Approach, 7 October 2010, İstanbul Technical University, Istanbul. B.2.4. GÜLER G., YILDIZCI A.C., 2008. (sunuldu) Economic and Ecological Conflict in Şile District In the Coastal Zone of Black Sea, Abstract Book: International conference: Balkan Collaboration: The Must for Better Life and Environment in S.E. Europe, Organization: B.EN.A Association,pp.48, 6-9 November 2008, Florina, Greece. C. International Book C.3.Editing C.3.1. YILDIZCI A.C., SEÇKİN Ç., GÜLER G. (editors), 2010. ECLAS 2010 Cultural Landscape Proceedings, ISBN: 978-975-561-381-9, September 2010, Cenkler Matbaa, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul D. Articles published in national journals D.1.YILDIZCI A.C., GÜNDÜZ S., GÜLER G., 2010. 'Proposal of Urban Landscape Planning Method for Environmental and Spatial Sustainability', Publications of the Chamber of Architects of Turkey in Ankara, File 18, sf. 13-17, Ankara. D.2. GÜLER G., YILDIZCI A.C., 2010. Lessons From Cities Hosting Olympic Games for Successful Olympic Games and Istanbul Example, İTÜ Magazine/A E. Proceedings in National Conferences E. 1. OZCAN H., TÜRKOĞLU H., GÜLER G., 2010. 'Forecasting the Urban Sprawl of Istanbul by Using Artificial Neural Networks', Proceedings: Symposium on Quantitative Models in Planning, ISBN: 978-975-561-383-3, sf.197-211, 24-26 November 2010, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul E. 2. YILDIZCI A.C. ¹, GÜLER, G. ¹, KARACOR E., 2010. 47. IFLA World Congress,, China; Theme: Layout-
Prosperity Traditional Inheritance and Sustainable Development, 10-13 June 2010, PEMAT 2010 Conference, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon. F. Other Publications F.1. The articles published in international journals: Kotzen, B., GÜLER G., 2011. Olympic Legacy London 2012: The Forgotten Journey and Forgotten Past, Urban Design Magazine, issue 118, spring 2011, pp. 9-11, Urban Design Group, London. F.2. Non peer-reviewed articles published in national journals KUBAT A.S., GÜNEY Y.İ., GÜLER G, 2007. Scientific MEthod of Understanding the City, XXI Magazine, July-August 2007, No 58, P.48-50, Depo Yayıncılık. AWARDS İ.T.Ü. Urban Planning and Design, 2003-2004 2nd Graduation Prize İTÜ Taşkışla ve Gümüşsuyu Yerleşmeleri Arası Yakın Çevre Mimari ve Kentsel Tasarım Proje Yarışması, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi, ilk ve ikinci aşama ödülü (2007). Eisenman Arhitects & Aytac Architects; Yildizci A. C., Aytac Gulsen; First Prize; Yenikapı Transfer Point and Archeo-Park Area International Preliminary Architecture Competition, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 2012. Sentürer, A. et all., advisor: Gulsen AYTAC; İTÜ Ayazağa Campus Design Competition, 2nd Honorable Mention Prize, Istanbul Technical University, 2012 PLANNING PROJECTS YILDIZCI A.C., GULER G. (2011 2010). Bursa City Environmental Master Plan, Client: Bursa Metropolitan Municipality (ITU projects). YILDIZCI A.C., ILICALI M., GULER G., ÖZARSLAN E. (2010)., Eyüp Nostalgic Railway Line Revitalization Project Client: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Istanbul (ÇEVSA-ITU projects). YILDIZCI A.C., GULER G. (2005). Istanbul Metropolitan Environmental Master Plan Natural Structure analyses and synthesis (for 5 months) Client: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
DESIGN PROJECTS Istanbul Technical University Gümüşsuyu Campus Landscape Project, 2011 Şişli Terakki High School Tuzla Akfırat Campus Landscape Project, ISTANBUL, Client: Şişli Terakki Foundation,2011 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Taksim Divan Hotel Roof Garden Landscape Project, ISTANBUL, Client: KOC Group, 2011 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Hebil 157 Houses Landscape Project, Bodrum, TURKEY, Client: Aytac Architects, 2009 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Bakırkoy Urban Park, ISTANBUL, Client: Bakırkoy Municipality, 2009 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Topkapı Palace Landscape Restoration Project, Client:TURES LTD & Ministry of Culture and Tourism,2009(CEVSA - ITU projects). Azerbaijan Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center Landscape Project, Baku, AZERBAIJAN, Client: DIA Holding, 2009 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Karaman Turkish World Cultural Park, Karaman, TURKEY, Client: Karaman Governorship, 2009 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Çilingoz Coastline Planning and DesignProject, ISTANBUL, Client: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 2008 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Eyüp Quarries Revitalization and Urban Park Project, ISTANBUL, Client: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 2008 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Bursa Yıldırım Botanical Garden, BURSA, Client: Bursa Yıldırım Municipality, 2008 (CEVSA - ITU projects). Four Seasons Bosphorous Hotel Landscape Project, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, Client: Atikpasa Turizm A.S., 2006 (CEVSA - ITU projects).