Functional hybridity in interior space

The rapidly changing lifestyles of modern society require innovative solutions that can meet the new spatial requirements of users. In this context, the concept of functional hybridity has emerged as a new approach that adapts to the needs of modern cities. It encountered at various architectural scales in the built environment, it has also become a frequently preferred typology in interior spaces. By combining different functions in the same space, functional hybridity offers a more complex and flexible spatial experience than traditional single-function spaces. Hybrid spaces, which form a new system, have their own unique operating principles. This study aims to examine the concept of functional hybridity specifically in interior spaces, analyzing its origins, formation processes, and spatial creation. It aims to clarify how the spatial approach of the concept is evaluated in design processes and its application methods. The physical and structural characteristics of the space, how users interact with the space, and the social and cultural impacts of these interactions have been identified as the main elements in examining the concept of hybridity in spatial terms. The hybridization processes have been defined in the context of space and evaluated through existing interior examples. The situations where different functions come together in the same space and the intensity of the interactions between these functions and the space have been classified. In line with the study, it has been observed that the concept of functional hybrid spaces can adapt to the fast and complex nature of modern urban cities, providing new experiences to users by bringing different functions together. These spaces are defined by their multiple capabilities in spatial design, flexibility, adaptability to potential new conditions, and positive impact on the space use efficiency. Functional hybrid spaces are also considered to be flexible and sustainable environments. Keywords: Functional hybridity, Hybrid space, Hybrid interior space, Hybrid, Function