Defining urban identity in a post-socialist turbulent context: The role of housing typologies and urban layers in Tirana

Özsoy

2021

OHI

Self Cite

PurposeThe proposed definitional framework can be used to define housing typologies of cities in developing countries. It aims to define housing typologies in the capital city of Albania, Tirana, using the proposed hierarchical framework within the dynamics of four political periods: Ottoman, establishment, socialist and postsocialist.Design/methodology/approachThis study proposes a new definitional approach for the housing typologies through a hierarchical framework that defines the typologies based on their political period and legality statuses departing from the case of Tirana, which is featured by a heterogeneous context. Such context is characterized by uncontrollable urban development, making typology definition problematic. Furthermore, beyond the form, spatial and functional features, it presents their exterior distinctiveness as an innovative element. The methodology used in the study includes archival research, image documentation, spatial, functional and exterior distinctiveness analysis of housing typologies and exploration of housing form features in different political periods.FindingsThe study identifies urban formal housing typologies in Tirana detached houses, apartments, mass housing, social housing, gated communities, informal detached houses and housing with in/formal additions.Originality/valueThis definitional approach can be used to define housing typologies for cities featured by heterogeneous urban context.

Section: Tirana Political Periods and Housing Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A hierarchical definitional framework for a heterogeneous context: housing typologies in Tirana, Albania

Özsoy

2021

OHI

Self Cite

“…This led to research on different urban elements as well as local settlement forms for locality conservation and reinforcement, drawing on the symbolic meaning and visual image of certain local features (Loupa Ramos, Bianchi, Bernardo, & Van Eetvelde, 2019). Studies have proven that the historical housing typologies (Manahasa & Manahasa, 2020), landmarks, architectural styles, textures and materials as well as the hidden meanings and rules of arranging the space (Ziyaee, 2017) are crucial for the establishment of locality. Features identified as incompatible with local character are perceived as too ordinary or even unpleasant (Green, 1999).…”

Section: Locality Research: a Short Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding and developing locality with a non‐representational approach: Cases of waterfront spaces along the river Rhine

Ruan

Prominski

2021

River Research & Apps

In response to the problem of urban uniformity and loss of identity, in the past, locality research focused mainly on the physical environment and their symbolic values. This study takes the initiative by applying the zero theory from human geography to the planning and design fields. It has investigated promenades and parks along the Rhine in 20 towns or cities using spatial analysis and on‐site experiences. Four types of waterfront space have been identified from the case studies, and the pattern of their distribution along the Rhine suggests that this is influenced mainly by the varying characteristics of the river and the historical development of the towns. This result permits planning to refer to spatial layout based on a region's character. The research also reveals the dominance of representational thinking in our current design practice and its negative impact. The application of non‐representational approaches reveals the importance of sensory experiences and everyday spaces for better on‐site engagement, thus forming the basis for a set of design guidelines for achieving locality in river‐related open spaces. The paper demonstrates that the non‐representational theory could provide the opportunity to enliven the connection between people and places in locality research.

“…Cities possess unique physical features, and these features define the character of the city and distinguish it from other urban settlements. These differentiating, exceptional physical attributes are crucial for establishing a connection that generates identity and for creating the links that form the city's identity (Manahasa & Manahasa, 2020). The formation and reformation of an identity is a spatial process.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Kentsel Ses Peyzajında Bellek Arayüzleri: Trabzon Kent Merkezi

Kılıçaslan,

Argan,

Çelik

2024

PLANARCH

Geçmiş ile gelecek arasında bağ kurma noktasında, toplumun kolektif bilincini yansıtan kamusal mekânlar, kent kimliğini oluşturan unsurlar arasındadır. Kent kimliğinin bir parçası olarak sonik çevrenin tanımlanmasında ses peyzajı yaklaşımından yararlanılabilmektedir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, ses peyzajını tanımlayan “arka-plan sesler”, “ön-plan sesler”, “sembol sesler” ve kolektif bellek ile ilişkili olması yönüyle “kaybolan/yitikleşen sesler” ile geçmişten günümüze kadar “devamlılığı/sürekliliği olan seslerin” tespiti yoluyla Trabzon kent merkezinin sonik kimliğini ortaya çıkarmaktır. Araştırmanın metodolojisini, ses yürüyüşleri ve anket uygulamaları oluşturmaktadır. Atatürk Alanı, Kunduracılar Caddesi, Kemeraltı Sokağı ve Mumhaneönü Meydanı’na ait sonik bölgeler; ses yürüyüşleri ve belirlenen güzergâhlar doğrultusunda sonik çevre değerlendirmeleri yoluyla belirlenmiştir. Ses yürüyüşlerinden elde edilen bulgular, bölgelere ait sonik kimliklerin farklılaştığını göstermektedir. Bu sonuç, bölgelerin sonik imgelerini tanımlayan ve kendilerine özgü olan ses çevrelerinin varlığını ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırmanın sınırlılığını, Trabzon kent merkezini temsil ettiği düşünülen bölgelerde gerçekleştirilen ses yürüyüşleri ve kullanıcıların sonik çevre değerlendirmeleri oluşturmaktadır.