Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD) Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture hosted the webinar “Evaluation of Cultural Landscape Resources in Rural Design: Çanakkale Example” on May 14, 2026.
Moderated by Head of the Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Prof. Dr. Gülay Çetinkaya Çiftçioğlu, the webinar focused on the evaluation of cultural landscape resources within rural design processes, examining the relationship between landscape character, cultural heritage, and sustainable development through the example of Çanakkale. The session highlighted the importance of considering natural and cultural environments together in the preservation and sustainable management of rural areas.
The presentation was delivered by Prof. Dr. Füsun Erduran Nemutlu from the Department of Landscape Architecture at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. During the seminar, she emphasised that cultural landscape analysis should consider the interaction between time, natural resources, human influence, and cultural values. Examples from rural settlements, cultural heritage sites, traditional lifestyles, and landscape characteristics in the Çanakkale region were shared throughout the presentation.
Using settlements such as Babakale, Gülpınar, Tuzla, and Kemallı as case studies, the seminar explored the relationships between architecture, agricultural production, local culture, and regional sustainability. It was underlined that cultural landscapes encompass not only the physical environment but also collective memory and local identity. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session.
Moderated by Head of the Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Prof. Dr. Gülay Çetinkaya Çiftçioğlu, the webinar focused on the evaluation of cultural landscape resources within rural design processes, examining the relationship between landscape character, cultural heritage, and sustainable development through the example of Çanakkale. The session highlighted the importance of considering natural and cultural environments together in the preservation and sustainable management of rural areas.
The presentation was delivered by Prof. Dr. Füsun Erduran Nemutlu from the Department of Landscape Architecture at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. During the seminar, she emphasised that cultural landscape analysis should consider the interaction between time, natural resources, human influence, and cultural values. Examples from rural settlements, cultural heritage sites, traditional lifestyles, and landscape characteristics in the Çanakkale region were shared throughout the presentation.
Using settlements such as Babakale, Gülpınar, Tuzla, and Kemallı as case studies, the seminar explored the relationships between architecture, agricultural production, local culture, and regional sustainability. It was underlined that cultural landscapes encompass not only the physical environment but also collective memory and local identity. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session.