Interior atmosphere in railway stations: The case of Haydarpaşa Station and Sirkeci Station

This study, titled "Interior Atmosphere in Railway Stations: A Case Study of Haydarpaşa Station and Sirkeci Station," has been prepared as a "Master's Thesis" under the Department of Interior Architecture at Maltepe University Graduate School of Education. The research aims to provide insights into the interior atmospheres of railway stations globally and in Turkey. In this context, the main objective and significance of the research have been to examine the spatial atmosphere of two significant structures in Istanbul, namely Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci Stations, and to reveal the similarities and differences between these two structures designed in distinct styles. The study focuses particularly on the passenger waiting halls, where the functional and atmospheric effects of Haydarpaşa and Sirkeci Railway Stations are intensely felt. The methodology of the study involves a qualitative research approach with descriptive analysis, comprising a four-stage process, including literature review, comparative visual and document analysis, field research, etc., adopting a comprehensive data collection approach. The collected data has undergone detailed analysis, and the findings have been combined with conclusions and evaluations related to the subject of the study. The results indicate that the interior atmospheres of the mentioned railway stations, designed in different styles, share similarities