Architecture on the axis of complexity: An approach through the chaos theory

Due to the desire of humankind by means of conceiving the complex universe we live in, many theories have appeared in the history. Even though the Chaos theory has been used in human sciences at first, it actually gives us hope concerning the future use in social sciences that include architecture and sociology in terms of breakthroughs. In this context, the theory, which analyses the nonlinear complex systems, can now be seen as a tool to investigate the current situation of architecture. According to the philosophy of the theory, every event and phenomenon in the universe cannot be considered independently. Therefore, today, it seems inevitable to look at metropolitan city and sociology in order to be able to examine current architecture. Today, in the frame of the transformation of the city and the social dynamics that lead to this transformation, it can be said that there is a congestion and repetition in the context of the city/citizen/architecture. Metropolitan cities can now be assumed as the most complex scene of architectural experience in the frame of nonlinear natural atmosphere and linear orders created by society. It is possible to examine the spatial consequences of the social transformations that modern individuals experience, but only by comprehending the importance of the strong relationship between the metropolitan city and the architect. Through the Chaos Theory, this paper will discuss the views of the today's individual on the line of complexity in daily life and the role of today's architect on the edge of chaos. In other words, this research focuses on which attitude of today's architect can be an intervention tool to initiate the transformation of city/society. Keywords: Chaos theory, Architect, Complexity, Order, Metropolitan city