Investigation of the spatial structure of traditional houses: Malatya / Darende- Aşağıulupınar example

Investıgatıon of the Spatıal Structure of Tradıtıonal Houses: Malatya / Darende- Aşağıulupınar Example Traditional structures of historical value and documentary nature, which also create a sense of belonging for the living, constitute the backbone of the urban fabric. Some of the traditional buildings have survived to the present day and continue the urban fabric. Traditional Aşağıulupınar residences, despite their physical and demographic changes, are still partially in existence. In the process of change, houses built with today's technology and materials along with traditional houses have started to be included in this urban fabric. In this study, the current situation and spatial structure of the local dwellings in the context of the traditional texture are examined and their adaptation to the current conditions is prevented. In the determinations made on traditional urban textures and residences constituting local identity, it is thought that it will contribute to both academic-scientific and practical efforts towards the preservation of the houses as a whole. In the context of traditional Aşağıulupınar residences; In order to obtain concrete data, a field study was conducted and its evaluation was presented. Within the scope of the field work; In order to determine the suitability of these dwellings in many respects such as land settlement, space organization, building technique konut, dwellings were drafted and presented as drafts analysis drafts. In the light of these data, the studies carried out on local houses were evaluated and the necessity of continuity, preservation of the houses and transferring them to future generations were emphasized. In this way, the bridge to the past with the disappearance of a certain sense of sociality and belonging to the present and the future is thought to be reflected. Preserving and preserving traditional houses and transferring them to the future; however, as it is only possible with the continuity of their lives, the current needs and desires of the user must be met. However, the protection / use balance must be set correctly. The maintenance and preservation of Aşağıulupınar residences, which are shaped in accordance with the plan typology and spatial structure of the Turkish house and reflect the traditional life style, are important in terms of ensuring cultural continuity. Keywords: Aşağıulupınar, Traditional Houses, Spatial Structure.