Research Article

Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces

Volume: 18 Number: 5 September 19, 2025
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Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces

Abstract

This research examines the complexities and limitations encountered in the process of transforming historical industrial structures into spaces for children. The main purpose of the study is to analyze the difficulties of addressing the special structural and technological characteristics of industrial structures that need to be protected together with the requirements of children's spaces such as safety, ergonomics, and user-friendliness. The transformation of Antalya Weaving Factory from a nursery building to a toy museum reveals the architectural, functional, and conservation-oriented problems in such transformation processes. Qualitative data collection methods were carried out during the research, including on-site observations, photograph analyses, and architectural drawing examinations. The old and new facades of the factory, adaptations for children, and interior arrangements were examined in detail and the harmony of the transformation with the historical texture was evaluated. The findings show that creating child-friendly environments does not only include safety and functionality but also the necessity of preserving the historical identity of the structure. The Antalya Weaving Factory example offers important implications on how protection and harmony can be balanced in the adaptive reuse of industrial structures, especially in space transformation projects for children.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Interior Architecture

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 19, 2025

Publication Date

September 19, 2025

Submission Date

December 21, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 4, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 5

APA
Küçüktüvek, M., & Örmecioğlu, H. T. (2025). Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces. Kent Akademisi, 18(5), 2638-2655. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1605333
AMA
1.Küçüktüvek M, Örmecioğlu HT. Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces. Urban Academy. 2025;18(5):2638-2655. doi:10.35674/kent.1605333
Chicago
Küçüktüvek, Mustafa, and Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu. 2025. “Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces”. Kent Akademisi 18 (5): 2638-55. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1605333.
EndNote
Küçüktüvek M, Örmecioğlu HT (September 1, 2025) Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces. Kent Akademisi 18 5 2638–2655.
IEEE
[1]M. Küçüktüvek and H. T. Örmecioğlu, “Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces”, Urban Academy, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 2638–2655, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.35674/kent.1605333.
ISNAD
Küçüktüvek, Mustafa - Örmecioğlu, Hilal Tuğba. “Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces”. Kent Akademisi 18/5 (September 1, 2025): 2638-2655. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1605333.
JAMA
1.Küçüktüvek M, Örmecioğlu HT. Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces. Urban Academy. 2025;18:2638–2655.
MLA
Küçüktüvek, Mustafa, and Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu. “Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces”. Kent Akademisi, vol. 18, no. 5, Sept. 2025, pp. 2638-55, doi:10.35674/kent.1605333.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Küçüktüvek, Hilal Tuğba Örmecioğlu. Challenges and Constraints in the Transformative Reuse of Heritage Industrial Buildings for Child-Oriented Spaces. Urban Academy. 2025 Sep. 1;18(5):2638-55. doi:10.35674/kent.1605333

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