Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) continues to draw attention through the quality work its graduates produce in different fields. One such work, the book titled "Restoration through a Woman's Eyes: Repairing the Unseen" (Kadın Gözünden Restorasyon: Görülmeyeni Onarmak), written by Interior Architect Pınar Sezer, a graduate of the IGU Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department, has been published. The work offers a distinctive perspective on the field of restoration, while bringing together important assessments on women's labor, spatial memory, and the preservation of cultural heritage.Drawing attention through her work on the preservation of cultural heritage, Istanbul Gelişim University graduate Interior Architect Pınar Sezer, with her newly published book, addresses the discipline of restoration not merely along the axis of the physical preservation of buildings; she also makes visible its role in transmitting the past, social memory, and cultural values to future generations.
Offering a Distinctive Perspective on Restoration
The work "Restoration through a Woman's Eyes: Repairing the Unseen" focuses on women's labor, spatial memory, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the frequently overlooked aspects of restoration processes. The study emphasizes that an understanding of conservation encompasses not only the physical integrity of buildings, but also historical, cultural, and human values.In this respect, the book aims to bring an interdisciplinary perspective to the field of restoration and to contribute to raising awareness regarding the preservation of cultural heritage.
"My University Played an Important Role in Shaping My Professional Perspective"
Pınar Sezer, who graduated from the Istanbul Gelişim University Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department in 2022, noted that the education she received at the university holds an important place in her professional development.Expressing that she was drawn to the fields of interior architecture, restoration, and cultural heritage throughout her studies, Sezer said that the knowledge and experience she gained at the university contributed to the development of her design philosophy and the shaping of her professional perspective.
Noting that the academic environment offered by Istanbul Gelişim University strengthened her motivation to research and produce, Sezer stated:
“The education I received at Istanbul Gelisim University enabled me to look at the concepts of design and space from a broader perspective. The academic environment my university provided strengthened my motivation to research and create. I believe my university made an important contribution to the discipline, the capacity for inquiry, and the professional perspective I gained through the process of bringing my book into being.”
Noting that having her work shared by her university carries a special meaning for her, Sezer concluded her remarks as follows:
“As a graduate, I am delighted that my work is being shared by my university. I hope that works of this kind will be encouraging for students who create, research, and pursue their dreams. I am grateful for the contribution that the knowledge and experience my university gave me has made to my professional life.”
Graduate Achievements Reflect the University's Vision
Istanbul Gelişim University, through its educational philosophy supporting students' academic and professional development, continues to encourage its graduates to produce work focused on science, art, culture, and the industry. The achievements its graduates record in the national and international arena stand out as an important reflection of the university's quality-focused educational philosophy and its vision centered on societal benefit.
