Morphological Structures of Historical Turkish Cities

Topçu, Mehmet

doi:10.15320/iconarp.2019.86

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“…Axial synergy is achieved by comparing the structure of each space to itself and to the whole plan. It measures the relationship between local and global integration (Topçu, 2019). If the spatial axial synergy of a plan is high, it means that there is no spatial separation and no physical boundaries between spaces contributing to a well-structured plan.…”

Section: Axial Synergymentioning

confidence: 99%

From house to home: exploring the spatial expression of social identity on traditional Shiraz houses

Moqadam

Nubani

2022

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PurposeThe present study, based on a comparative analysis of several historic houses in Shiraz, presents a new perspective on uncovering the role of the social lives of homeowners in the formation of the spatial configurations of their houses.Design/methodology/approachTwelve plans were selected and analyzed using space syntax techniques. The spatial characteristics were compared mathematically using integration, intelligibility and axial synergy.FindingsThe results of the research showed that spatial configurations reflected the social identity of their homeowners as well as their cultural and private beliefs. The results further highlighted the syntactical differences between different types of one courtyard houses, two courtyard houses and three courtyard houses. While privacy was maintained across all housing layouts, centralized one-courtyard typography had the highest synergy while the three-courtyard typology had the highest intelligibility.Originality/valueThis research advances the use of space syntax approach in the design of contemporary housing by recognizing the socio-cultural values of its occupants.

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Section: Axial Synergymentioning

confidence: 99%

From house to home: exploring the spatial expression of social identity on traditional Shiraz houses

Moqadam

Nubani

2022

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“…Synergy is similar to intelligibility. The concept of synergy, like the parameter of intelligebility, has been defined as a second-degree value emerging as a result of correlation (Topçu, 2019). The connection between the global value of integration and the value of local integration explains the city's synergy (Thilagam, 2015).…”

Section: Measuring Intelligibility and Synergy Through Space Syntaxmentioning

confidence: 99%

Study for a morphological assessment: Impact of a new project on urban form of Galata, Istanbul

Coşkun

Kubat

2022

DRArch

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Cities are in a continuous process with the change and re-adaptation of different parts. Cities are deliberately planned under different socio-economic, natural, religious, and political conditions in different historical periods. While cities are growing, new urban projects are planned that will affect urban morphology. Thus, the research problem is that new urban design projects require planning and integrated policy in interaction with the city. One of the aspects of ensuring this is examining the city from the historical point of view and comprehending urban morphology analysis. Within this framework, the Galata Region is chosen as the study area. The study area is selected carefully based on the six criteria. Firstly, the selected area is rich in historical and cultural background. Secondly, the existence of documentation in the urban area is an important criterion. Thirdly, the selected study area includes a varied degree of urbanity. Fourth, the selected area has a rich urban pattern that includes each period of urbanization. Fifth, the area is affected by numerous planning and design decisions throughout historical development. Lastly, the planning of the Galataport Project in the study area is also a situation where the characteristics and impact of the district should be questioned. Therefore, the study aims to first determine the change and development of the Galata Region over time with the Conzenian approach. In this section, historical maps of the area will be examined through the spatial development of the city, and the determination of the areas affected by the planning decisions will be revealed. Morphological region analysis will be done to identify the focus area boundary. Secondly, the aim is to reveal the impact of the Galataport Project on the region and on the use of the coastline by space syntax method. In this part, the effect of the Galataport Project will be explained comparatively by axiality, convexity, integration and intelligibility, and synergy concept through the 1980 and 2020 maps. As a result, it is seen that the study area has its spatial characteristics, cultural values, and historical process. In the general analysis of the area, it is seen that the old city center is seen as a high potential area for transformation due to its central location. The old city center plays a central role in the marketing of the city because of its economic potential. New design projects are done in the study area because of the transformation potential. It is observed that the Galataport project together with the morphological structure led to functional changes in the field and caused differences in the characteristics of the use of space. It has affected the area and old trading functions began to transform the leisure and tourism sector. Lastly, recommendations are given according to the results.

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“…The daily use of the urban space affected by morphology as well as social, cultural, and temporal parameters. Space syntax is used to understand the city's socio-spatial structure (Charalambous, 2020;Topçu, 2019;Topcu & Kubat, 2012) and the the formation of the urban feature (Sakar & Ünlü, 2019) by revealing the structure of urban configuration that has evolved. Space syntax method applied to the urban squares (Arruda Campos, 1997Campos, , 2000Major et al, 1999Major et al, , 2000Safari & Moridani, 2017;Yılmaz Çakmak & Topçu, 2018) reveals the daily rhythms and provides comprehensive data such as areas suitable for social interaction, accessibility level, pedestrian and vehicle traffic density, isolated areas, visible areas, and the visibility level of spaces.…”

Section: Space Syntax and Everyday Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

An Evaluation of the Relationship Between Everyday Life Rhythms and Urban Morphology: The Square Of Bursa Kent Meydani Shopping Center, Turkey

Gümüş

Yılmaz

2022

Sage Open

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The aim of this study is to search for the relationship between the morphological character of urban space and the rhythms of everyday life. Initially, behavioral maps are created by observing daily life rhythms, video recordings are taken on weekend and weekday, the snapshot technique, video recordings, and the pedestrian count analysis are used. In the second step, morphological analyses of the study area are prepared by using space syntax approach. Connectivity, local, and global integration values are obtained through creating axial map, and, in addition, visibility graph analysis (VGA) is performed. Bursa Kent Meydanı Shopping Center (BKMSC) consists of a square and the shopping units surrounding it. This area was the main transportation point as Central Bus Station Complex until 2006. The area was selected within the scope of the study because its changing public use due to the functional transformation of the area plays a significant role in the identity of the Bursa. The behavioral maps obtained from the observational data give information about user mobility, various actions, and the activities’ locations on weekends and weekdays. By correlating and comparing behavioral and space syntax maps analyses, the relationship between the rhythmic character and the morphological structure of the urban space is tested. The study presents original data by revealing the effects of the morphological elements of Bursa on the daily rhythms of the square of BKMSC. The case study is limited to the surveys conducted in 2 days and three different times of the day. The relationship between observational data and space syntax data shows that daily life rhythms are not independent of the morphological factors.

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Morphological Structures of Historical Turkish Cities

Cited by 9 publications

References 12 publications

From house to home: exploring the spatial expression of social identity on traditional Shiraz houses

From house to home: exploring the spatial expression of social identity on traditional Shiraz houses

Study for a morphological assessment: Impact of a new project on urban form of Galata, Istanbul

An Evaluation of the Relationship Between Everyday Life Rhythms and Urban Morphology: The Square Of Bursa Kent Meydani Shopping Center, Turkey

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