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The Evaluation of Edirne Rüstempaşa Caravanserai Reusing
Abstract
Historical buildings that could not
keep up with the continuity of change lose their functions by time. As for the
buildings whose functions end, they are firstly abandoned and then their
destruction process begins. Reusing method is used to make these buildings
usable, include them into daily life and conserve. In this study, it is aimed
to mention the importance of reusing as a part of sustainable conservation
understanding, to encourage reusing and examine the sufficiency of contemporary
function that has been given or will be given to historical buildings. In this
content, as an example, it is aimed to examine and evaluate new function of
Edirne Rustempasa Caravanserai. Firstly, the definition, architectural
features, the past and contemporary function of the building are explained in
the paper. SWOT analysis is used as an analysis method in the study. The new
function given to Edirne Rustempasa Caravanserai is dealt with as strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats with four different analyses as location,
spatial convenience and necessity, and relationship among spaces. While
superiorities and opportunities are positive aspects of re-using, weaknesses
and threats are negative aspects. Criteria related to dimension and capacity
are determined by researching sources for dimensional sufficiency. According to
determined criteria, dimensional sufficiency of available spaces are examined.
As a result of evaluation, it is seen that there are not any spaces such as
lobbies, ball rooms, sales offices, restaurants, coat checks and service stairs
in the hotel and spaces used for bar and meeting room are not suitable for
their functions. What is more, clients and service circulation overlap and
reception counter is shorter than it should be. Also, it is seen that
dimensions of bedrooms provides lower standard limits and breakfast hall and
rooms cannot get enough light. When positive and negative results of reusing
are taken into consideration, there are contributions to sustainable
conservation and economic, environmental, historical, social and cultural
contributions of reusing although functional problems.
Keywords: Rüstempaşa Caravanserai, reusing, conservation
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 26, 2018 |
Submission Date | December 25, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 3 Issue: 2 |