Physical Environment Transformation: The Rebuilding of a Neighborhood

Abstract

Over time, changing needs have been reflected in the physical conditions of spaces, leading to small or large-scale transformations. The physical reflections of environmental changes have been the subject of various studies. This research examines the impact of the reconstruction of urban spaces on physical environments. Through a case study, the historical and contemporary physical changes are analyzed in depth using case study methodology and thematic comparative analysis. The aim is to uncover how the area once known as the Merbank neighborhood in Zincirlikuyu, Istanbul, has transformed physically from past to present and how these changes have impacted spatial interactions. The study reveals how urban planning and design shape physical environments. The findings obtained through thematic comparative analysis highlight the importance and the lack of community-centered approaches in urban planning and design. The reactive results of this research will guide future urban transformation projects.

Keywords

• architectural design
• architecture
• rebuilding
• physical enviroment

Fiziksel Çevrenin Dönüşümü: Bir Mahallenin Yeniden İnşası

Abstract

Zamanla değişen ihtiyaçlar mekanların fiziksel koşullarına yansımış ve küçük veya büyük ölçekli dönüşümlere yol açmıştır. Çevresel değişimlerin fiziksel yansımaları çeşitli çalışmaların konusu olmuştur. Bu araştırma, kentsel mekanların yeniden inşasının fiziksel ortamlar üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Bir vaka çalışması aracılığıyla, tarihsel ve çağdaş fiziksel değişimler vaka çalışması metodolojisi ve tematik karşılaştırmalı analiz kullanılarak derinlemesine analiz edilmektedir. Amaç, İstanbul Zincirlikuyu'da bir zamanlar Merbank mahallesi olarak bilinen bölgenin geçmişten bugüne fiziksel olarak nasıl dönüştüğünü ve bu değişimlerin mekansal etkileşimleri nasıl etkilediğini ortaya çıkarmaktır. Çalışma, kentsel planlama ve tasarımın fiziksel ortamları nasıl şekillendirdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Tematik karşılaştırmalı analiz yoluyla elde edilen bulgular, kentsel planlama ve tasarımda toplum merkezli yaklaşımların önemini ve eksikliğini vurgulamaktadır. Bu araştırmanın reaktif sonuçları gelecekteki kentsel dönüşüm projelerine rehberlik edecektir.

Keywords

• mimarlık
• mimari tasarım
• fiziksel çevre
• yeniden inşa

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