Examination of gothic cathedrals with space syntax methodology

This study consist of analysis and comparison of 6 cathedrals in total with the method of location from different areas in France, England and Germany, which shows the characteristics of gothic architecture. In comparison of the Gothic period cathedrals, the general emphasis is on facade features, structure and roof features, decorations, etc., however, this study examines the plan of the cathedrals and the functions of use of the interior according to the plan. The introduction section describes the purpose, scope and method of the thesis. The second chapter provides information on the history of gothic architecture, the birth and architectural characteristics of gothic architecture in France, England and Germany, the regions where the cathedrals were examined. In the third part of the thesis, the theory and methodology, which is to analyze the plan schematics of the gothic cathedrals, the studies and findings obtained by the method. The fourth part consists of a total of six cathedral plans, among the cathedrals in France, England and Germany, which shows gothic architecture features. The analysis revealed the formal data, similarities and differences of cathedrals in relation to the regions. In the conclusion section, the impact of the six cathedrals analyzed to the plan diagram of features such as transept, number of entries, was revealed by numerical data.