Research Article

Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus

Volume: 8 Number: 2 December 16, 2023
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Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus

Abstract

In this study, the study area was chosen as Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus, located within the borders of Amasya province central county. The aim of the study was to investigate the components comprising the spatial character (buildings, roads and paths, parking areas, equipment elements, sports areas, social areas) and landscape character (topography, presence of plants) in terms of function, current status, environmental and aesthetic features. In line with this aim, the components comprising the spatial and landscape character of the campus were identified with field observations and the functions of the components were defined. An orthophoto for the campus was created using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and maps for the current spatial character, landscape character, social areas and parking areas were obtained. At the conclusion of the study, it is observed that, despite a significant portion of the campus surface being covered by wooded areas, the structures within the campus, such as buildings, parking areas, and vehicular and pedestrian pathways with hard surface materials, are more extensively utilized by the campus users, while the wooded areas remain largely unused. Findings revealed the current status of the campus, and recommendations were made to create a campus with distinctive identity that will be more livable and chosen more frequently by students.

Keywords

Campus identity, campus character, campus landscape, Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus

Supporting Institution

Amasya Üniversitesi

Project Number

FMB-BAP 21-0485

Thanks

This study was prepared with support from Amasya University Scientific Research Project number FMB-BAP 21-0485, entitled ‘A study Investigating Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus in terms of Landscape Planning and Design Principles’. The study abided by national and international research and publication ethics. The study did not require ethics committee permission.

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APA
Kurt Konakoğlu, S. S., & Çelik, K. T. (2023). Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, 8(2), 1017-1033. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1331476
AMA
1.Kurt Konakoğlu SS, Çelik KT. Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus. JASA. 2023;8(2):1017-1033. doi:10.30785/mbud.1331476
Chicago
Kurt Konakoğlu, Sultan Sevinç, and Kadir Tolga Çelik. 2023. “Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8 (2): 1017-33. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1331476.
EndNote
Kurt Konakoğlu SS, Çelik KT (December 1, 2023) Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8 2 1017–1033.
IEEE
[1]S. S. Kurt Konakoğlu and K. T. Çelik, “Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus”, JASA, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 1017–1033, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.30785/mbud.1331476.
ISNAD
Kurt Konakoğlu, Sultan Sevinç - Çelik, Kadir Tolga. “Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 8/2 (December 1, 2023): 1017-1033. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1331476.
JAMA
1.Kurt Konakoğlu SS, Çelik KT. Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus. JASA. 2023;8:1017–1033.
MLA
Kurt Konakoğlu, Sultan Sevinç, and Kadir Tolga Çelik. “Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 2023, pp. 1017-33, doi:10.30785/mbud.1331476.
Vancouver
1.Sultan Sevinç Kurt Konakoğlu, Kadir Tolga Çelik. Investigation of Components Forming the Spatial and Landscape Character of Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus. JASA. 2023 Dec. 1;8(2):1017-33. doi:10.30785/mbud.1331476