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.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………