Interior Architecture
85 theses under this subject heading
Discussion of Conservation Approaches for the Selected Heritage Buildings in the Walled City of Famagusta
ABSTRACT: The Walled City of Famagusta is a multi-layered city of several socio-cultural and architectural heritages, from various stratus of time, each strata contributing to the richness of the historic city of Famagusta. The evidence of the several layers of architecture can be seen all within the city. To sustain this multi-layered architectural richness, the conservation of these layers of architecture for future generations is vital. To conserve these periods of architecture in the Walled City of Famagusta requires exploration of varying conservation approaches that are internationally valid to provide guidelines for adaptive reuse purpose. The focus of this thesis is to discuss conservation approaches through adaptive reuse for some selected buildings located within the Walled City of Famagusta. Adaptive reuse, as undertaken within this thesis, does not just change the program or function of the spatial environment, but may also prolong the authenticity of cultural and natural heritage of the place. Therefore, the main focus here is to shed some light on conservation of the authentic qualities of heritage buildings while at the same time assigning new uses considering contemporary needs of the users. The core aim of this thesis to provide a foundation for the documentation and appreciation of several architectural conservation approaches for selected periods of architecture in the Walled City of Famagusta and to provide guidelines for efficient conservation through adaptive reuse that is peculiar to selected buildings which are internationally sound. This was to answer the research question which is “what are the various internationally valid architectural conservation approaches that can be adopted for selected architectural products of different periods in the Walled City of Famagusta?” The bases of this thesis are adopted and evaluated through five case studies from the Walled City of Famagusta, which represents various periods of architecture; they are Chimney House, Cafer Pasha Hammam, Old Police Station, Gazi Elementary School and Efecan Building Complex. To achieve the aim of this thesis a Qualitative research methods are adopted through document review of case studies and on-site investigation, and also a critical literature reviews on these topics; Architectural conservation, adaptive reuse, international documents of conservation, authenticity, space, current agenda of conservation, current legal legislation of conservation in North Cyprus. Authenticity measurements stated by the Nara Document on Authenticity are detailed to extract the authentic spatial qualities of the case studies and accordingly proposals are anticipated for the future of these spaces, based on the analysis. The results of this research shows the peculiarity of the various periods of architecture in the Walled City of Famagusta, with guidelines towards conservation through adaptive reuse and the international conservation principles and charters that can be adopted to meet the peculiar needs of each selected period of architecture. Keywords: Adaptive Reuse, International Documents of Conservation, Space, Authenticity, Walled City of Famagusta
The Fold and Folding Theory as a Conceptual Design Agent in Folding Architecture
In today’s design world, ‘the fold’ currently appears as an appealing concept or trend, mainly in terms of its aesthetic or structural values. However, ‘the fold’ also has a philosophical depth. The main problem this study addresses is related to the fact that, there is very little research done related to this theoretical aspect of the fold and far less research is done on the potential of the fold and the folding theory as a conceptual design agent for folding architecture. In his regard, this study looks at this potential, through a qualitative inquiry, with a case study research design approach. Firstly, the subject of the ‘fold’, its close concordance to the ‘origami’ paper folding technique, and its physical resonances such as structural and geometrical are introduced. Secondly, through Deleuze, who is famed as the ‘fold’ philosopher, the ‘fold’ is described from this original interpretation of philosophy. As a last step, the study looks at the incarnation process of the fold, from being a concept as a sense, into a physical/spatial phenomenon in architecture and interiors. As a basis for analysis, the work of Sophia Vyzoviti and her conceptual volumetric forms supporting Deleuze philosophy of ‘fold’ were used. These were matched with the works of two famed architects in the field of ‘folding architecture’. As a result, this thesis showed that when trying to understand the ‘fold’, it is insufficient to deal with merely the aesthetic values of the fold, especially in terms of architectural space design. Keywords: The fold, folding, folding theory, folding architecture, case study research.
Biomimicry: A Tool to Achieve Sustainability in Interior Spaces
Nowadays the world is facing serious environmental problems such as global warming, pollution of air, water and soil, floods and droughts. A big part of these problems is caused by unconscious and excessive consumption of world resources by human beings. The building industry in general has a major role in a lot of environmental problems. For this reason, it is very important that the architects and interior architects adopt more environmentally friendly and sustainable design strategies to reduce these problems. Sustainability in general can be described as meeting or satisfying the needs of the current generation without diminishing or compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The concept of sustainability is very important in interior architecture as well. To ensure sustainability in interior spaces, it is first necessary to know the interiors with all their components, to know the expectation of sustainability in the interiors, and perhaps most importantly, to use a method that can create this. This is where biomimicry comes into play. The biomimicry method offers one of the most effective methods on the path to sustainability. The reason why biomimicry is powerful in terms of sustainability is that it derives its power from nature and the ability of natural organisms to survive for millions of years. This study has two main aims. The first aim is to determine what the environmental sustainability considerations in design of interior components are and to examine how biomimicry can help to achieve sustainability in interiors. As the first step of the study the sustainability requirements for various interior components and biomimicry design examples in the issues related to the interior architecture are searched. Then, a guide has prepared to be used by the interior architects where briefly the requirements to have sustainable interior components and examples of biomimicry designs that can help to achieve those goals are compiled. The study tends to create a tool to help interested interior designers in achieving more sustainable interior environments and to increase the use of biomimicry in interior architecture. Keywords: Biomimicry, Interior architecture, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Interior Components
The Role of Contemporary Innovations on Flexible Residential Furniture with Smart and Green Materials
Sustainability, being comfortable, having innovative technologies in terms of furniture, especially in residential spaces, are important factors in interior architecture, for better future life and lifecycle. Togetherness of these factors is complicated, in order to achieve all mentioned features within a furniture design, however, some companies attempt to create innovative furniture having all desired features together. It seems that there are a number of problems, such as high cost or lack of knowledge on smart and green materials etc. This study tries to explore these problems to enlighten new solutions and recommends positive points for various kinds of creative residential furniture. Through this way, contemporary innovations in residential furniture have diverse aspects such as flexibility besides using smart and Green Materials. The aim of this research is to investigate the role of contemporary innovations on flexibility of residential furniture and innovative materials such as smart and green materials and to make suggestion on togetherness and combination of these features. Chapter One makes an introduction about subject’s background and defines research problems. In Chapter Two, flexibility and its positive influence on residential furniture are examined. Recent developments on innovative materials and their effects on residential furniture are concerned in Chapter Three. Chapter Four of this research compares fifteen selected companies among a hundred residential furniture companies in terms of innovative furniture, who attended in ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) in 2014, which are using flexible design and smart or green materials. Finally in Chapter Five, recommendations are proposed for future researchers and production of residential furniture. Keywords: Flexible Furniture, Contemporary Innovations, Residential Furniture, Smart Materials, Green Materials
Measuring Sense of Interior Space through Symbolic Elements of Thematic Hotels in Bafra, North Cyprus
During the recent years the theory of ‘sense of place’ has become important for the designer since it indicates the uniqueness of any space and development of bonding towards this space. The concept has been studies through various levels whereas still there is not much study related to the interior space. Therefore this study focuses on the interior qualities and elements in the thematic hotels that are aimed to be designed with the specific purpose of creating unique and memorable space for people during their short stay. The study examines the degree of sense of interior spaces in the thematic hotels and the conceivable effects of symbolic aesthetics and elements inside the environment to discuss if they enhance the degree of sense of place or users satisfaction accordingly. To answer the problem, this study aims to identify the symbolic aesthetics elements in interior space of thematic hotels and learn the influence of these elements on defining the quality of space in user’s perception and their sense of place. For the aim of the study, the related literature on development of symbolic elements and forms and their perception in interior spaces, theories of sense of place and its measurements in the interior spaces of the chosen thematic hotels from all over the world has been studies. A pilot study has also been conducted in Bafra region of İskele City, North Cyprus that currently holds thematic hotels. A questionnaire survey has been conducted with 60 participant through the selected user group who spend short time period in the selected thematic hotels; Noah Ark hotel and Kaya Artemis. Findings of the case study showed that the use of symbolic forms and elements in those hotels have been easily perceived and identified by the users and this increased their sensual connection with the environment, which increased their sense of place. It is concluded that the symbolic elements carries meaning for the users and increasing their sense of place in a hotel environment. Keywords: Sense of place, thematic hotels, interior space, symbolism
Comparative Assessment of the Change in Privacy Levels in the Adaptive Reuse of Listed Iranian Traditional Houses from Qajar Era (1789 to 1925) According to Different Functions
In recent decades, adaptive reuse is one of the key strategies for conserving cultural heritage and its significance. Tabriz, as one of the historical cities of Iran, includes many cultural heritage sites and buildings. In this regard, the traditional houses of Tabriz, as a source of heritage values, play an important role in presenting these values to the present generations and transferring them for future generations as well. Therefore, the re-use of traditional Tabriz houses with new contemporary functions can be an effective way of conserving and expanding their heritage significance. Besides, privacy as an intangible aspect of culture has played a major role in the spatial organization of traditional Iranian houses and provided the hierarchy of access to the interior spaces. Therefore, setting the most appropriate function in terms of accessibility as a consequence of reusing traditional Iranian houses, provide the opportunity to sustain and present their heritage significance. In addition, limiting access (high level of privacy) is one of the obstacles that arise from the inappropriate private function, which may prevent presenting heritage significance. The purpose of this study is assessing the level of privacy in original and reused states of selected traditional houses in Tabriz in order to contribute to a better understanding of compatibility of the new function in terms of accessibility for both visitors and inhabitants within adaptive reuse of cultural heritage buildings. A combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches are used for the data collection and analysis in this research. The qualitative approach of the research contains the observation of each case study by taking the photo of component spaces. In addition, by considering the analytical approaches of “space syntax methodology”, “justified graphs” have been provided based on plans of each case. Likewise, the privacy layers graphs have been prepared according to the justified graphs. Numerical outputs related to the syntactic properties are calculated through Excel software. In addition, the comparison of the depth of each space are illustrated in linear charts and compared with privacy layers graphs both in original and reused states of Tabriz traditional houses from the Qajar period. The findings show that, by changing the use of these traditional houses, the level of privacy in interior spaces has been reduced. In this regard, the findings of the numerical analysis and “justified graphs”, which are obtained by space syntax methodology and the comparison of features such as the relative depth of spaces and the integration values, show that the depth of space (Privacy) has decreased in re-use mode. Besides, the graphs of privacy levels determine that the degree of privacy varies in the spatial organization of new contemporary functions such as cultural, educational, commercial, administrative function, etc.; which directly affect the level of access of both visitors and inhabitants to the interior spaces of the cultural heritage. Keywords: Heritage buildings, adaptive reuse, traditional Iranian houses, spatial organization, interior space, level of privacy, public accessibility
Understanding the significance of nature as an integral part of interior design vis-a-vis kindergarten architecture
ABSTRACT: Realization over the importance of nature opened the way to question different aspects of human life and it was found that people start to spend more and more time indoors due to several reasons like safety, job-related factors or personal factors. This increase in spending time indoor is equal to spending less time in contact with nature. Thus, people started to look for ways to integrate nature in all aspects of their lives as much as they can. The significance of this research lies in the benefits of interaction with nature mainly for children who live in the apartments, without any contact or with too little contact with nature. Connection with nature will contribute for children's development physically, spiritually, socially. Therefore, more attempts should be create in order to bring nature into the indoor spaces. The study aims to explore the significance of nature as a significant tool in interior spaces design, specifically in kindergartens. It first looks at the relationship of nature and interior architecture/ design. Then it evaluates many kindergarten cases from different countries. Finally from the same perspective a local case "Levent kindergarten" is examples and the case study analysis was conducted according to the criteria derived from the books, an interview conducted with the architect, and questionnaire with teachers might support to understand the integration of nature in kindergarten from their views and opinion. Keywords: Interaction with nature, Interior design, Kindergarten Architecture, Levent Kindergarten. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
An Assesment of the Significance of Adaptive Reuse Focused Design Studio in Interior Design Education
Adaptive reuse, which indicates the functional and physical changes of a building mainly with a historical value, has become an important part of interior architectural practices. Conserving the heritage buildings and their cultural value for future generations present a real challenge for professional education programs, which are responsible for training young experts who can focus on the aspects of architectural heritage conservation. However, there is minimal research attention, which is directed towards adaptive reuse as an integral part of learning in interior architectural education. The main issue of this paper is to lessen this gap. Meanwhile, research on learning architectural heritage conservation can offer an opportunity to involve student views as a main data source and hence better understand the conceptions and misconceptions that the students hold about adaptive reuse in the interior design studio. With this understanding, this study, analyzes and evaluates the role of integrating adaptive reuse concept to learning in the interior architectural design studio and ascertain the value of such an approach as a contribution to heritage conservation awareness rising. Keywords: Architectural heritage conservation, Adaptive reuse, Learning adaptive reuse, Interior architecture, Design studio
A Model Proposal to Measure the Role of Design on the Sense of Place Achievement at Interior Spaces
ABSTRACT: Sense of Place is the attachment of people to a place while using it effectively. It refers to feelings of belonging to an environment, which is based on a spatial organization and identified design. To create a space which considers a unique belongingness of a human being is directly related to or/and applied with the space organization that considers the possible character of that space. So, the visual qualities as a primary sense which could be provided with physical characters; factors that affect perception, conceptual approaches, context of design, design based to its principles & elements that draw the character of the place is considered and are decisive factors on its appearance. When the physical aspects of space improve/ increase the quality level of an interior then the space provides a mirror effect to the human being perceiving it through his/her sensorial perfection and construct a developed theme of belonging which is one of the strengths of Sense of Plac formation. This thesis deals with the possible interaction between Sense of Place and Design at Interior Spaces. To provide a specification on this study it quests and responds; 1. Is it possible to discuss Sense of Place in Interior Spaces? It mainly aims to examine the interaction between Sense of Place and Design (Interior Design). 2. What is the relative interaction between Design (Interior Design) & Sense of Place? Additionally it aims to determine; 3. Is it possible to measure interaction between 'Design (Interior Design)' and 'Sense of Place (Interior Spaces)'? So, the effect/influence of design on Sense 4 of Place achievement considers exposing whether design has positive or negative effects/contributions on the achievement of Sense of Place in Interior Spaces through influencing the development of identity. As a result of the study carried out, evidences that are derived from this research support the existence of proper interaction between Sense of Place and Design; Sense of Place achiev ement in interior spaces and the possible measurement/ the measurability of this interaction. Keywords: Sense of Place, Design, Interior Space, Interaction, Measurability.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Rethinking Contemporary Library Environment as a Social Learning Centre
ABSTRACT: In the era of digitalization and dominance of Internet search, student needs related to contemporary academic library spaces have changed. In search of ways for answering these changing needs of students, most universities have started to transform their spaces. Architects and interior architects/designers have done little research to guide such a transformation. This study aims to overcome this gap by thoroughly examining and analysing existing literature and providing an in-depth investigation on Eastern Mediterranean University main library as a case. The research design is a “mixed methods” one, involving the combination of qualitative and quantitative research and data in the study. It starts as a qualitative one with onsite observations and informal interviews. The outcomes from this phase are used to construct the second quantitative phase at which the data are collected through structured questionnaires. The results reveal that, EMU main library does not fully coincide with the essential characteristics for contemporary academic libraries. The criteria of this research could be used as guidance for evaluating academic libraries, which need a transformation. As a conclusion, the study provides some suggestions to help EMU main library re-define its spaces and to reclaim its place on the campus. Keywords: Contemporary academic libraries, transformation, interior space characteristics, social learning space characteristics.
Evaluation of the Perceptional Specifications of Color in Interior Space by Color Therapy Attitude: Patient Rooms in Healing Environments
Color is one of the design elements, which is discussed comprehensively from different viewpoints, from aesthetics to medical perspectives. Color has played crucial roles in changing people’s condition in different places both physiologically and psychologically. Applying color potentials assist spaces to be more successful in their functional purposes. This study is a primary effort to investigate the effects of color on human, in both color therapy and interior architecture and to help propose the best color application of the interior architecture of patient rooms in healing environments. In this research, information about the Color therapy, color`s fundamentals and effects on interior architecture are collected from credible architectural documents through library research. The investigated information is evaluated through a qualitative document analysis and presented via descriptive tables. Interior architectural references clarified the major role of color in human wellbeing, and present many explorations about color applications in interior spaces and patient rooms. Color therapy reveals the process of effecting color on human body and psyche based on chakras and their related colors. This information is combined in evaluation part by the researcher and some applications are proposed. Interior architectural sources proposed many color schemes in interior spaces, healing environment and patient rooms. In the evaluation part, after the analysis of the interior space and color therapy, there are some similarities in some cases with color therapy in aspect of physiological effects of color on special issues. In the cases that interior architectural sources suggest no color for special illness, color therapy can cover this absence for particular disease. Accordingly, Color therapy can aid interior architecture to employ color with new criterion to achieve purposes of the space, especially healing environments to play positive role in user’s condition and satisfaction in practice. Keywords: Color Therapy, Chakra, Interior Space, Healing Environment, Patient Room
Investigating Visual Quality of Toddler Recreation Spaces
Visual quality of the recreation spaces is important for every individual but particularly for infants, toddler and children since they learn through play. It has been observed that recreation spaces are not designed specifically for a toddler. Several visual element weaknesses have been observed in toddler recreational areas such as improper visual elements, arbitrary choices of form, color, light, material, and texture. This study aimed to investigate the use of visual quality elements as an important factor that plays a vital role on the formation of visual quality of toddler recreation spaces. In this thesis study, a theoretical framework is developed as a result of reviewing literature on the visual quality elements and their role on visual quality formation. 10 case study areas were then selected as a result of a systematic filtering method and framework was implemented in order to investigate use and role of visual quality elements on the formation of visual quality of toddler recreation areas. This qualitative method has evaluated the use and role of five visual quality elements (VQE) that are: form, color, light, material, and texture. Particular use of each element was determined and then their role on the formation of visual quality of toddler recreation spaces was discussed. This thesis study concludes with a list of recommendations for a betterment of toddler recreation spaces indoor visual quality. The findings suggest proper penetration of natural light into recreation spaces rather than over-use of artificial light, use of natural materials and textures besides creating sub spaces with rectilinear forms for different functions in order to improve visual quality of the indoor recreation spaces for this particular user group. Keywords: Visual quality elements, visual quality, toddlers’ recreation centers, toddler recreation indoor spaces.
Exploring Integration of Parametric Design Methods into Interior Architecture/Design and Architecture Education
Nowadays, the new environment brought about by communication and information technology denotes a change in interior architecture/design and in its educational activities. Due to the advancement of technology and changes in the design process, new ways of thinking that go beyond interdisciplinary approaches are required in both practice and education. With the advent of parametric design, interior designers and students may actively engage in all phases of the design and development process, essentially extending the process up to the point of production. This research tries to explore the diversified use and integration of parametric design methods in interior architectural/design education and hence determine its benefits and shortcomings. The study firstly reviews the literature with an emphasis on comprehending the parametric design phenomenon and secondly studies a series of cases utilizing parametric design methodologies in various interior architecture/design and architecture programs. A systematic framework for analysis of parametric design has been developed as a result of the literature review and hence it has oriented the exploration of multiple cases accordingly. Data were collected through an in-depth exploration of multiple cases of different interior architecture/design programs besides architecture programs worldwide over their websites. Accordingly, 25 cases were examined to see whether parametric design techniques were integrated into interior architecture/design as much as architectural design education without replacing the traditional education methods. It has been revealed that there are 23 case studies in the architecture program but only 2 in the interior architecture/design program with parametric design. As a result of this study, it has been achieved that parametric design techniques have limitedly integrated into interior architecture/design programs compared to how substantially it has been studied in architectural programs. The findings show that the implementation of this method in different course groups has many benefits and contributions. The use of digital techniques, and search for form; particularly observed in design studio courses, modelling and reuse of parametric design explored in parametric design courses, variations in generating alternatives attained in extracurricular activities and algorithmic thinking in design studio courses were explored as the most popular approaches in the implemented cases. This study concluded that the parametric design method possibly integrated into interior architecture/design education without displacing the established educational approaches.
Considerations in Design of Interior Environment of Outpatient Department in Hospitals
The healthcare environments are complex buildings with a lot of contending space planning and design requirements. Study on hospital spaces has a crucial value, as this is immediately related to human health. Architects and interior designers have a vital role in designing hospital spaces, and healthcare facilities. While designing and planning hospitals' environments besides the scale, volume, shape, size, and light necessary, the architects and interior designers should also consider the particular requirements of the healthcare facilities. This designing or planning procedure can lead to create spaces in which users and patients have pleasant experiences. Recent researches have investigated vastly the concept of healing environment to improve patient’s satisfaction in hospitals. However, a few studies have been done on Outpatient Departments of the hospitals. This study focuses on the quality of interior environment in Outpatient departments of the hospitals and thus contributes to the knowledge on how to design these facilities, with a high spatial quality. The purpose of this study is to investigate the space design requirements in design of the aforementioned spaces and to prepare a checklist for the interior designers and architects to be used as a guideline in designing of these departments. This design checklist has been prepared based on researches found through literature review as well as relevant international standards and guidelines for designing healthcare facilities. Furthermore, the study implemented the checklist as a tool for evaluation of the Outpatient Departments in the hospitals. For this purpose, the waiting area space in the outpatient department (policlinic) in Famagusta State Hospital in North Cyprus has been chosen as the case study. After evaluation of the related spaces and defining the problems related to the physical environment, the research proposed some recommendations for improving it. It is strongly believed that this design checklist can be used as an important help and as a guideline for interior designers specially and architects to design hospital outpatient department accordingly. Keywords: Hospital, Healthcare Facility, Outpatient Department OPD, Physical Environment, Quality of Interior Space, Patient.
A Methodological Guide in Progress of Interior Design of Fitness Centers: The Case Of Famagusta, North Cyprus
New technology and transportation made life more comfortable, which does not requires more physical effort comparing the lifestyle with the old generations. Because of that, the need for physical activity has become one of the social needs of people. In the 1970s, fitness centers were created to be an invention to represent a unique indoor physical activity environment. Most of these facilities follow an unguided scheme for interior design atmosphere which could affect the user. Studies showed a connection between interior design atmosphere components and user behavior in the space. In this study, the connections between both interior atmosphere components and fitness center spaces explained to answer the main question of this study “What should be taken into consideration while designing or renewing fitness center interiors?” On this basis, the main aim of the study is to create a source of a guideline on the interior design of fitness centers. This study includes five main chapters. The development of this study guided by the literature information found in the second and third chapters. The factors of interior design and interior atmosphere found in the second chapter. The information including interior design and interior atmosphere of fitness centers explained in the third chapter. The case study found in the fourth chapter which includes all the existing fitness centers in Famagusta / North Cyprus. The case study will be done by observation method including an observation table, which obtains data gathered from the literature review. The interiors of all the fitness centers in the city of Famagusta / North Cyprus will be included in this case study and analyzed. At the end of this study, suggestions will be provided to be used as guidelines for a positive interior design atmosphere in fitness centers. Keywords: Interior Atmosphere, Fitness Center, Ambiance factors, Interior Design, Physical activity, Indoor exercise.
Investigation of formal aesthetic elements in living spaces
Aesthetic is a natural factor, which is directly related to the emotions of human beings. Aesthetic can be a bridge between observation and emotions. It can easily effect the perception and cognition of users. Aesthetic have different elements which come together to create the sense of satisfaction for the viewers. The main elements of formal aesthetics are Form, Color, Texture, Lighting and Shadow. These elements can come together to create the sense of beauty but the way of using them are significant to achieve the correct solution. One of the purposes of design philosophy is to increase the quality of experience of human beings to know the aesthetic. By utilizing the main elements of formal aesthetics, this purpose can be reach at the end of the design process. In interior architectural spaces formal aesthetic elements can play an important role to give the sense of satisfaction and preference for users. The main elements are examined and emphasized in this study. The problem of this study is, it feels that, the formal aesthetic elements cannot be seen clearly in the duplex houses of Famagusta. These elements are not organized according to the user’s needs in most houses. The aim of this study is to discover the effects of formal aesthetics in living space organizations in duplex houses of Famagusta. By considering the values of formal aesthetics and different usage of formal aesthetic elements, this study will explore how formal aesthetic elements effect the living spaces of houses in Famagusta. Different methods used for this study are space syntax, classification technique, semantic rating scale and iii observation to reach the conclusion of this study. Also, this study is going to be limited to the main elements of formal aesthetic which are color, form, texture, light and shadow. Other limitations of this study is the five different parts of Famagusta which are Walled city, Dumlupınar, Sosyal Konutlar, Gülseren and Tuzla. In the first chapter of this study, the main problem of study mentioned is the lack of formal aesthetic elements in some design processes, which can affect the atmosphere in the interior spaces. The aim of the study is also covered in the first chapter, which is to discover the effects of formal aesthetic in living space organizations in the houses of Famagusta by considering the values of Formal Aesthetics. The main question of this study is: How formal aesthetic elements affect the living space of houses in the examples of Famagusta. Also limitations and research objectives took place in the first chapter, which is going to be explained further. In the second chapter, general information about architectural space and interior space is considered in terms of open, close and functional spaces. At the same time, Perception, interior spaces and space organization, emphasized in second chapter. In third chapter general information about aesthetic and elements of formal aesthetics are emphasized. Also the usage of these elements in interior spaces is researched in this chapter. In the fourth chapter, some duplex houses in different parts of Famagusta are selected as a case study. These cases are 20 duplex houses in the Walled City, Dumlupınar, Gülseren, Sosyal Konutlar and Tuzla. These cases are examined according to the different elements of formal aesthetic. The following techniques and scale measurements used for this study are: iv 1. Space Syntax: to find the location of living space in academic way of study. Also the connection of living room with the other functions examined in this method. 2. Semantic Rating Scale: which helped the study to find the LIKE and DISLIKE ideas of the users. 3. According to the results of the semantic rating scale, classification method was used to find the most and the least impressive elements of formal aesthetic 4. The last method of this study is observation in order to examine all the results. For supporting the observation method that is completed by the author, semantic differential is used by giving different adjectives to the formal aesthetic elements. At the end of these investigations, this study reaches the answers of does people like these living spaces? If yes, what is their first preference? And finally, the study, focused on observation to support the results of previous methods to find the most impressive elements of formal aesthetic in selected living spaces. According to the results, which are achieved at the end of the study, final conclusion can reach from this research. According to the findings, color is the first preferred element followed by form, then texture and the last one being lighting and shadow which users selected. Also about the existence of formal aesthetic elements in selected cases, it can be assumed that Tuzla has the most percentage of users using v these elements in living spaces shortly followed by Gülseren, then Dumlupınar, Sosyal konutlar and the last one was Walled City.
Understanding Territorial Behavior as a Key to Design of Formal Care Spaces for Children
Humanistic concerns about physical and cognitive features related to children are crucial to create proper environments for them and to enhance the quality of their lives. One of these concerns is about the impacts of children’s living spaces quality on their social-spatial behaviours. Since human personality is mostly formed in childhood, understanding and accepting not only functional needs, but also children’s behavioural needs is something vital in design of all kinds of spaces to be used by children such as day cares, schools, nurseries, homes, etc. This knowledge helps to arrange the physical components in children’s living place in a way to become capable to respond not only to children’s basic needs such as shelter, safety, protection etc. but also to satisfy the other needs which have great influences in quality of their lives such as territoriality, privacy, personal space, etc. In this respect, middle childhood (6-12 years old) is a critical stage with many changes in children’s behaviours and activities that transfers them to the adolescence needs thoughtful concern. Understanding child territory and territorial behaviour is one of these fundamentals, which is mostly overlooked in design of places for children. This concern becomes even more serious for children who are deprived of parental care for any reasons and live in alternative care. In this respect, one of the roles of architects and interior designers is to create well-designed spaces, which consider the fundamental need of having primary territory in places which children without parental care are accommodated and kept. This study focuses on territorial behaviour of children in general and particularly it focuses on children who are deprived of parental care. Also it provides a deep review on related concepts, which have great effect on child territoriality such as space, place, personal space, proxemics, attachment theory, privacy and personalization and also their impact on children social-spatial behaviour and well-being. As the case study, two branches of SOS Children’s Village as a family-base care organization in two countries, Northern Cyprus and Austria have been selected for observation and discussion about children territorial behaviour and its relation to the living space. Findings of this study may help designers and planners to notice and consider these important human needs, behaviours and principles to design spaces that support children proper development and well-being. Keywords: Alternative Care of Children, Territory, Territoriality, Personal Space, Proxemics, Privacy, Personalization, Attachment Theory
Reconsideration of Opening Design in the Integration of Natural Light into Interior Space
ABSTRACT: Natural light was the main lighting sources before the invention of artificial lamps. After that, most of the designers started to design windowless buildings, which caused the consumption of a lot of fossil fuel besides its expensiveness. After 1960s, some of the architects started to re-think about natural lighting. They started to consider natural lighting in their design until the contemporary period. During the contemporary period, a design event affects architecture and forced architects and designers to be part of it with the invention of new technologies or materials. Therefore, for instance, it led to the emergence of digital architecture, where parametric design or fluid design arose as a result. This kind of architecture allows architects to design in any form, shape, and size where the priority was the shelter and functional role of opening more than the interior and its effects on the user or space. Therefore, together with the form, changes on opening and fenestration design affected the integration of natural light into interior spaces as well. In due course, this study discourses the role opening design has on the integration of natural light into the interior space. It gives priority to the effects of opening on the interior space more than the shelter of a building or the functional role of the openings. Accordingly, at first, this study emphasizes the need for reconsideration of openings and investigates different methods and techniques that openings can be designed. Then it evaluates the effects of various opening designs on the integration, natural light into an interior space and its effects on interior design / space besides the user. Keywords: Natural Lighting, Interior Design, Interior Space, Opening and Fenestration Design, Opening Design Techniques, Interior Design Elements and Principles. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Considerations in Design of Interior Spaces for Autistic Children
Autism nowadays has become one of the most prominent neurological disorders around the world. Despite having many medical and psychological endeavors and educational programs autism rate is increasing annually. Autism is a neurological disorder that is why finding a definite treatment seems to be difficult. Furthermore, especially in developing countries there is a lack of information about autism and how to behave with autistics, for that, many autistics get no education and do not have a chance to communicate with other people. This creates social, economic, and psychological problems in society. From 2000s onwards there are few attempts to search about autistics’ needs in physical environment pertaining to architectural design. However, the disorder requires more research and observation to know which spatial qualities may enhance their performance in learning process, and encourage them to participate in the normal life. The Purpose of this study is to prepare a comprehensible design checklist for architects and interior designers to be used in design of spaces for autistics. The study focuses on children with autism at age 3-7 years while they are in preschools and kindergartens and preparing to go to primary schools. The design checklist is prepared based on the data obtained from literature survey as well as the information gained from the experts as psychologists, sociologists, and therapists who worked in autism centers and parents and siblings of autistics who answered the questionnaires. For that reason, two autism centers were chosen in Iraqi-Kurdistan as case studies. The result of this research is a collection of findings related to autistics’ sensitivities in space, related to their seven senses. More interpretations have been done to translate this information to find what makes autistics comfortable to be used in spaces and what makes them distracted to be avoided in the physical environment. This research highly recommends this design checklist to architects and interior designers who intend to design spaces for autistics, as it includes many design considerations for autistics based on a scholarly research. Keywords: Autism, sensitivity in autism, universal design, senses of space, autism and interior space.
Investigating and Categorizing the Concept of Flexibility in Mobile Interior Spaces: The Case Study of Yacht Interior Spaces
The thesis examined the two main concepts that are flexibility and mobility. These concepts might exist in various areas of the life. Hence, this survey set out to investigate the flexible design solutions in interior design of mobile spaces which are yacht spaces. The study examined certain research objectives and try to discover wheteher flexibility is a proper solution to the limited mobile spaces in the case of being noncontextual; kinds of flexible solutions in interior yacht spaces; effects, significances and roles of flexibility as a result of the integration into interior yacht spaces; functional solutions that were achieved by the flexible systems; besides the differences and similarities of flexible solutions between various yachts. Literature review was the technique to construct theoretical background within the context of qualitative research method. On the other hand, field study was the technique within the context of quantitative research method. There were 30 cases in the field study that has chosen from ‘‘32. International Istanbul Boat Show- Marintürk Istanbul City Port’’ in Pendik/ Istanbul. The survey was finalized that, interior yacht spaces have numerous flexible solutions. These approaches respectively were divided into three headings according to the categorization of flexibility as modular systems, movable systems and foldable systems. In addition, all kinds of flexibility approaches have different categorie in their own. The study revealed that, there are 23 type of flexible solutions within 27 type in interior yacht spaces. The flexible solutions affect interior of yachts at 10 beneficial points. Furthermore, the flexible approaches are effective on 8 functions in interior yacht space. Besides, study also concluded that smaller yachts have more flexible solution then the bigger yachts. The results shows that in yacht interiors there are foldable systems firstly, movable systems secondly and modular systems lesser compared to the other two systems. The flexible approaches are effective on various functions such as sitting, eating – drinking, sleeping, storage, watching TV, sunbathing and bathing. Keywords: Interior Design / Flexible Design /Flexibility/ Mobile Space / Interior Yacht Space
Approaching a Successful Interior Design Atmosphere for Retail Clothing Stores Case of Dereboyu Street, Lefkoşa
Shopping is one of the attractive activities in people’s every day’s life. Because of the importance of this activity, the stores can play a significant role for shoppers. Coordinately, a successful atmosphere of the stores can affect the shoppers and attract them. Atmosphere is a language of interior space. It is the value, which belongs directly to human’s emotion without any boundary. Human think, feel, imagine, dream and this routine processes are significant to clarify characteristics of human being. As a matter of fact, one of the aims of interior design is to increase the quality of the spaces. Several elements are the reason of creation of atmosphere. In between these elements interior design and ambient factors playing important roles which are related directly with the human being emotions. These elements can give meaning to any space and affect the human being psychology, feeling and senses. Successful atmosphere can create a sense of confidence for the users. Design and ambient factors are one of the elements which can control the atmosphere of the space. According to these importance’s, this study explores the effect of interior design elements due to creating appropriate atmosphere of the interior spaces of retail stores. The general problem statement deals with the lack of the knowledge of store’s owners about the creating of the useful interior design and successful atmosphere of the retail clothing stores. The aim of this study is to find a design guideline for retail clothing store through the main shopping streets of cities. Quantitative method which is based on the observation of outer and qualitative method which deals with the literature survey of the study can lead the research to achieve the results to have the design guideline for retail clothing stores. Literature survey mainly based on three main parts. In the first part, general information of stores, history and development of retailing were considered. Different functions which can be exist in retail stores were explained and atmosphere of the stores were mentioned which could contain external and internal factors. Second part deals with general information about retail clothing stores, interior design, effect of gender, perception and space organizations on the retail clothing stores. The investigation of interior design of clothing retail stores along the main shopping street of Lefkoşa were explored. Retailing stores were selected for the study, analyzed and observed to achieve the founding of the study. Men, women and unisex clothing stores along the Dereboyu Street in Lefkoşa were selected the analysis. The average of the results which achieved from analysis, leaded the study to find out the successful interior design and interior atmosphere for retail clothing store. By considering on the results of the study the founding and recommendations were explored. This can lead the study to rich the conclusion of the study which can use for further studies for owners of the clothing stores, interior designers of clothing stores and prospective generations.
Impact of Color on Learning Environment of Autistic Children
The autism spectrum is one of the most difficult spectrums that children may be affected with, due to the problems that this spectrum may cause in their sensory system in order to become more sensitive compared to healthy children. Therefore, it is necessary to choose suitable colors within their educational environments, because color preferences greatly affect their feelings and mood. The main objective of this thesis is to define the enabling aspects of educational environments, how to use color and physical factors in educational environments as a way to aid in treatment and increase the desire to continue education, a discussion about colors and their importance with the impact they create in learning environments for autism also to clarify the spatial requirements of learning environments. This goal is set for answering the research question: How to achieve a successful educational environment for children with autism using colors? This study was evaluated based on three autism educational centers in Amman - Jordan, namely Consulting Center for Autism, Lubna Special Education Center and Autism Academy of Jordan, through the topics covered in the literature. To achieve this goal, this thesis adopted qualitative research methods by reviewing previous books, articles and letters on this topic. The results of this research showed some of the important colors of children with autism and how they are used in designing the educational environment, also found some important requirements for these environments. Keywords: Autistic Children, Color, Learning Environment, Functional Emotions, Color Space Relationship
Sensibility of Stage Design in related with different Performance; Opera, Musical, Play Observational, Qualitative Research; Case Study UK-London
ABSTRACT: Theatre performances still have many audiences to attract, which each one of these performances has been presenting for them on divers stages with different design concepts. The objects, which are given to the audience, are an overview of each particular performance, which is the “Stage Design” of those performances. Design of the stages with the performances, which are the actors‘ movements, together it makes the whole sensibility of the space. This research‘s aim is to investigate about the stage designs sensibility in related to different performances. The word “Sensibility” means “The ability to feel or perceive” (Houghton, 2000). In this case, the sensibility can be named as one of the human skills, which helps them to have better understanding of the physical or mental obsessions around them. This study is a qualitative observational research, which took place in London-UK, to get some information nearby differences and similarities, about diverse types of stages and altered performances. Observations were done from twenty different theatres, in three kinds of performances. So the methodology has been done step by step to figure out the main questions of this research which is; What is the sensibility of stage design in each of these particular theatre performances; Opera, musicals and plays? Keywords: Stage Design, Performances, Movement, Audience, Actor and Sensibility. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
A-cross Cultural Comparative Study on the Personalization of Residential Living Spaces in North Cyprus
A-cross cultural comparative study on the personalization of residential living spaces in North Cyprus. Ayşen ATABEY, Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Interior Architecture, Master Thesis, June 2013, Famagusta – T.R.N.C. Since the first day of emergence of the term of “home”, living rooms have been the most important parts of houses. All people spent most of time in living rooms and their using for lots of activities. Life and preferences of individuals that exist in different social, cultural and economic environments differ parallel to their experiences. Architecturally, this variety in individuals appear as alteration of perception and use of living space. Personalization of space, to reflect the user’s identity with the design of the interior spaces. Most of the time, organization of the spaces, the elements that are used such as, furniture type, color, finishing materials, accessories and style. All say about personal character of the user/s. The historical values and cultural richness background of Cyprus gives inspiration for choosing this topic. By this research, it is expected to discuss different ethnic groups of N. Cyprus and analyze the influences of their cultural values on personalization of living spaces interiors. End of this research readers and researchers will learn village`s cultural background, different ethnic groups and cultures in same island and analyze these cultural values, traditions and customs “how to effect to interior design organization? ” This study focuses on how personalization affects the interior spaces of residential building and what is the influence of different cultural values on these? For this purpose all subjects, which are linked to personalization such as territory, identity, privacy, personal space and culture are discussed and finally the personalization and affect of it on user and space are explained on the selected villages in N. Cyprus that accommodate different ethnic groups. Therefore, in this study, analyze to residential building interior living space design in terms of “personalization” to find out how the interior design of residential buildings show to changes according to people’s personalization. Assessment of personalization was carried out with the analysis of residential building living space design in North Cyprus villages. Five different villages in North Cyprus, which have different cultural values has been selected as the case study areas. These villages are Kalavaç (Turkish Cypriot residents), Karmi (English, German and other foreign residents), Korkuteli (Turkish residents from mainland Turkey), Kormacit (Maronite residents) and Pile (Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot residents) live in. The study further based its scopes on residential buildings from North Cyprus are analyzed due to of functional plan organization and interior elements such as furniture type, color, finishing materials, accessories and styles. These are determine and the strong effects of interior design. On the base of this literature survey and field study observation, questionnaires forms and inventory tables are used in this study. In order to succeed and achieve these aims 10 houses in each village and total 50 selected houses used for this research. As a results of the study, it has been concluded that functional organization and interior living spaces elements are essential tools of the determination and shows of personalization in houses. Personalization of houses changed according to user’s cultural and social background. Inventory analyses shows to each of ethnic groups have a own cultural design approaches and each user’s has a own design view according to personalization. Keywords: Residential Living Spaces, Interior Design, Culture, Personalization, North Cyprus Villages