Explore Architecture, Nature and Learning Through Everyday Life near İzmir, Turkey

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  Beschreibung

  Hello, and welcome!
  
  First of all, I would like to say that I see this Workaway experience as an opportunity for "mutual research, learning and personal development", with possibilities that may extend beyond a short stay.
  
  After graduating in Industrial Design, I began developing my own research into architectural education, particularly by questioning the differences between living within nature and the ways we organize everyday life in cities.
  This gradually became an educational idea that I call "Architecture Despite the Stream".
  
  Rather than approaching architecture simply as a profession, I began applying my research to my own life. By living close to nature, learning through making, experimenting with different ways of meeting everyday needs, and gradually transforming my home and garden, I have been developing both my understanding of architecture and my way of living.
  My experiences range from gardening, construction and insulation to solar electricity, heating systems, household equipment and resource management. The practical results have also been meaningful. Changes in energy use, insulation, heating and everyday consumption have brought significant improvements in efficiency and reduced my consumption.
  I also use AWorld, an app associated with the United Nations' ActNow campaign, to estimate and follow the environmental impact of my lifestyle. My current estimated carbon footprint is 2.13 tonnes of CO₂e, compared with the app's national reference of 5.11 tonnes. Since I am still completing the assessment, I consider these preliminary estimates rather than independently verified measurements.
  More importantly, I have experienced a remarkable personal transformation. Through this different rhythm of life, physical activity, research and everyday contact with nature, I now feel mentally, physically and socially better than at any earlier period of my urban life.
  These are my personal experiences and observations. I do not expect anyone else to arrive at the same conclusions or adopt the same way of living.
  
  I would now like to share this environment with "one or two Workawayers" who are interested in exploring their own questions about their own researches, while also considering how their knowledge, experience and abilities might contribute to the future development of this educational project.
  I would particularly welcome "an architecture graduate interested in independent research", especially someone beginning to consider how their education might relate to their future professional and personal life. However, since architecture concerns almost every scale and aspect of human life, people from design, art, technology, science and related disciplines are equally welcome.The relationship between all these fields and a way of living in greater harmony with nature remains an important context for my research.
  
  This is my home, not a commercial enterprise or a formal school. It is a living environment that I hope may gradually develop into an open and shared educational experience.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Technik

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Kultur

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Schreiben

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Fotografie

  

  Musik

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Sprachen

  

  Geschichte

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Bücher

  

  Astronomie

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Architektur

  

  Tiere

  

  Wassersport

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Gebirge

  

  Natur

  

  Radfahren

  

  Erlebnissportarten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Learning to live, living to learn
  
  The question at the heart of my research is quite simple:
  "Could education become part of life itself, rather than merely preparation for a life we hope to live one day?"
  And instead of spending our lives working in the hope of eventually finding time to live—during holidays or after retirement—could we learn to live while working?
  
  I believe architecture offers a particularly interesting field in which to explore these questions, because it concerns not only buildings but also the relationships between individuals, their belongings, living spaces, nature and society.
  I am especially interested in how we might become more self-reliant without losing our connections with other people, and how our everyday choices might help us develop more meaningful and sustainable ways of living together.
  
  My research has gradually developed into a continuing investigation called FDBM, connecting philosophy, science, history and architecture. I would be happy to share this work with anyone who becomes interested, but no previous knowledge or agreement with my ideas is expected.
  You may wish to explore your own questions about architecture or design, develop an independent research project, experiment with an everyday problem, or simply discover different ways of understanding and organising your life.
  The possibilities range from architecture, furniture and product design to sailing boats and bicycles; from renewable energy and electronics to sculpture, ceramics, photography, filmmaking and other artistic or technical interests.
  I can share my basic knowledge, research resources, practical experiences, and some of the available tools and working spaces. You are also welcome to choose a suitable space in the garden or a room within the houses and transform it into a working environment according to your own needs, interests and research. We would simply agree beforehand on the use of shared spaces and any physical changes.
  Naturally, this does not mean that professional instruction or specialist equipment is available for every activity.
  
  "I do not expect you to copy my way of living or accept my conclusions." However, I hope you will be interested in discovering what it means to experience a different daily rhythm, different habits, and a way of living more closely connected with natural conditions and cycles.
  
  Your own thoughts, beliefs, interests and direction of research will always be respected.
  In return, I hope you will approach the experience with curiosity and an openness to reconsidering your relationship with nature, time, work and everyday life.
  
  For me, the most valuable exchange would be one in which we both learn something, perhaps discovering ideas neither of us had previously considered. If, through this experience, you also become interested in contributing to the future development of "Architecture Despite the Stream", we may discover opportunities for longer-term collaboration. Such collaboration could continue here or elsewhere, even after your Workaway stay has ended. This is a possibility, not an obligation. Your own learning and research remain your own.The essential idea is to explore whether learning, designing, producing and living can become parts of a continuous process of personal development.

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  Arbeit

  Everyday life as a learning environment
  
  I am not looking for employees or professional construction workers.
  For an initial Workaway stay, I ask for approximately "three hours of light help per day, five days a week", with two days entirely free. Depending on the season, this may involve watering and caring for the garden, composting, harvesting vegetables, small repairs, simple DIY activities, or keeping our shared living spaces clean and organised.
  We can agree on suitable activities together, according to your interests, abilities and the needs of the place.
  I do not expect professional construction work, hazardous electrical work or other activities requiring specialist qualifications.
  Outside our agreed helping hours, you are free to pursue your own interests: reading, research, design, creative activities, physical exercise or simply enjoying the surroundings.
  
  Our daily life does not necessarily follow the conventional urban rhythm of fixed working hours, weekends and holidays.
  The seasons, weather, daylight, everyday necessities and our personal interests all influence how we organise our time.
  However, a flexible rhythm does not mean an undisciplined life.
  
  "Cleanliness, hygiene, care of shared spaces, personal responsibility and mutual respect are essential."
  
  The intention is to explore a way of living in which working, learning, creating and enjoying life do not always have to be separate activities. I have also found that many everyday activities naturally involve physical exercise. Working in the garden, cycling, maintaining the surroundings and spending time outdoors can become part of staying physically active.
  One of the pleasures of living here is the natural atmosphere, the fresh air and the relative absence of traffic noise and exhaust fumes. For me, these are not simply pleasant surroundings in which to work. They are part of the conditions I am trying to understand through my research into architecture, education and everyday life.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
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  Unterkunft

  Between the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean forests
  
  The houses and garden are located in a small coastal settlement near İzmir, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees, forests and the Aegean Sea.
  Winters are generally mild, with many sunny days between rainy periods. I am accustomed to swimming in the sea throughout the year, including winter.
  Although we live very close to nature, this is not an isolated rural location.
  Most everyday necessities—including shopping, local services, healthcare facilities and transport connections—can usually be reached on foot or by bicycle within approximately fifteen minutes.
  In this respect, I am also interested in exploring how a "15-minute settlement integrated with nature" might offer an alternative to the conventional separation between urban and rural life.
  
  The houses and garden have gradually been adapted to this way of living. They are still part of my ongoing architectural research and practical experiments.I prefer reducing consumption as much as possible, repairing and reusing things rather than throwing them away, and recycling materials whenever appropriate.
  "I have to also mention that these are old houses, and they are not in particularly good condition."
  They still need considerable repair and improvement, and I am continuously working on restoring, maintaining and adapting them to this way of living.
  Please do not expect newly renovated buildings or hotel-like accommodation. This is a real, lived-in environment and an ongoing architectural experiment, where repairing and transforming the spaces is part of everyday life and learning.
  Depending on your interests, you may also find opportunities to explore ideas for improving or adapting these spaces.
  Alternatively, you might prefer to help with light gardening or everyday household tasks, allowing me more time to continue repairing and improving the houses myself.
  Cleanliness, hygiene and safety remain essential, even while the buildings are gradually being improved.
  
  For accommodation, "a private guest room is available for one person", with shared use of the kitchen, bathroom and garden.
  I may also be able to welcome two participants if suitable arrangements can be agreed upon in advance.
  For a short introductory stay, I would like to provide accommodation, meals and basic daily necessities, allowing us to concentrate on getting to know one another and exploring the possibilities of this exchange.
  The details will be agreed upon before confirming your visit.
  
  Internet access is unlimited but somewhat slow, so please let me know if you need a fast connection for your work or studies.
  
  I speak English and French.
  
  I also smoke. However, I fully respect your right to a smoke-free indoor living environment, and we can establish clear arrangements to ensure this.
  
  This is a quiet home. There is no television or radio, and loud music, excessive drinking and parties are not part of everyday life.
  I usually prefer listening to the sounds of nature—the wind, birds and the surrounding environment—rather than having music playing continuously.
  Of course, personal interests and creative activities can be discussed with mutual consideration.
  Sharing a home requires respect for privacy, cleanliness, individual differences and the practical needs of everyday living.

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  Was noch ...

  A place to live, rather than a place to escape to
  
  The surroundings offer many opportunities for walking, cycling, swimming, yoga, meditation and other physical and mental activities. Depending on the season, available equipment, suitable conditions and your own experience, there may also be opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, fishing and skin diving.
  These are possibilities offered by the area, not organised courses or activities for which all equipment is necessarily available.
  The sea, forests, beaches and natural landscape are among the reasons many people choose this region for their holidays.
  Yet one of the most interesting results of my own experience has been discovering that I no longer feel the same need to escape everyday life in order to enjoy it.
  Many things people usually seek during their holidays—nature, freedom, swimming, cycling, exploration, meaningful activities and time for themselves—can become part of ordinary living.
  This does not mean that rest, leisure or holidays are unnecessary. Rather, it raises a question about why our conventional ways of living so often separate work from life, making holidays seem like our only opportunity to experience life differently.
  "Although this is a holiday destination for many people, the houses and garden are primarily a living, working and learning environment—not a holiday resort or entertainment programme."
  
  You are welcome to bring your own curiosity, knowledge and interests, along with a willingness to experience a different rhythm of everyday life.
  Our individual rights, privacy, beliefs and freedom of thought will always be respected, together with the mutual responsibilities and practical conditions of sharing a home.
  
  Looking a little further ahead
  
  I would be especially pleased to meet someone who sees a Workaway experience not only as a temporary visit, but also as an opportunity to reflect on their future. Perhaps you have recently graduated and are wondering how your education can become part of the life you actually want to live. Perhaps you are already working but would like to reconsider your relationship with architecture, design, nature, time or society. Perhaps you have a completely different question.
  I would be very interested to hear about it.
  We can discuss the details of my educational research, your own possible project and any opportunities for future collaboration after our first conversation.
  For now, I would simply like to welcome people who are curious, independent-minded, considerate and interested in learning through everyday experience.
  
  Thank you in advance for your interest and your time.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Cats and dogs are welcome too.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  eine(n)

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  Chester & Bal

  Free friends spending most of the day in my garden.

  Cücürt & Hihi and some more...

  Free friends staying in my garden in the daytime. Mostly visiting me for food.

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