Unveiling Contemporary and Thrilling Waterfront Design Principles through Theoretical and Case-Based Investigations

Year 2024, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 44 - 68, 30.07.2024

Doğa Üzümcüoğlu , Mukaddes Polay

https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1366291

Abstract

TThis study delves into contemporary waterfront architecture, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, community engagement, and economic revitalization. By seamlessly blending historic preservation with innovative design, it champions cultural authenticity. Environmental stewardship plays a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development. The research meticulously examines award-winning waterfronts in cities spanning continents, considering diverse categories such as historical sites and commercial activities. Six notable waterfronts underwent rigorous analysis: Vancouver Waterfront Park (USA), Albarrada Waterfront (Mompox, Colombia), Belgrade Waterfront (Serbia), Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (South Africa), Udaipur Waterfront (India), Waterfront Tavern (Australia). This comprehensive study contributes significantly to our understanding of urban planning and architecture, providing practical recommendations for ambitious waterfront projects. It also underscores the economic, cultural, and environmental benefits inherent in these transformative endeavors.

Keywords

Waterfront, waterfront design theories, contemporary waterfronts, thrilling waterfronts.

Teorik ve Vaka Bazlı Araştırmalar Yoluyla Çağdaş ve Heyecan Verici Sahil Tasarım İlkelerini Ortaya Çıkarmak

Abstract

Bu çalışma, sürdürülebilirlik, toplum katılımı ve ekonomik canlandırma konularına güçlü bir vurgu yaparak çağdaş sahil mimarisini detaylıca incelemektedir. Tarihi çevreyi yenilikçi tasarımla harmanlamada kültürel özgünlüğün korunmasının önemi vurgulanmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile ayrıca sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın sağlanmasında çevre yönetiminin önemli rolü belirtilmektedir. Araştırmada, farklı kıtalarda bulunan şehirlerdeki ödüllü kıyıların seçilmesinde tarihi yerler ve ticari faaliyetler gibi farklı kategoriler göz önünde bulundurulmuştur. Altı önemli kıyı bölgesi analize tabi tutulmuştur: Vancouver Waterfront Park (ABD), Albarrada Waterfront (Mompox, Kolombiya), Belgrade Waterfront (Sırbistan), Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (Güney Afrika), Udaipur Waterfront (Hindistan), Waterfront Tavern (Avustralya). Bu kapsamlı çalışma, iddialı kıyı projeleri için pratik öneriler sunmakta olup kentsel planlama ve mimari anlayışımıza katkıda bulunacak öneriler sağlamaktadır. Aynı zamanda bu dönüştürme çabalarının doğasında olan ekonomik, kültürel ve çevresel faydaların da altı çizilmektedir.

Keywords

Kıyı, kıyı tasarım teorileri, çağdaş kıyılar, heyecan verici kıyılar.

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