Interior Design of New Buildings within Historic Environments: The Case of Kars 1924 Hotel
Öz
The construction of new buildings within a historical environment presents a design challenge that requires establishing a cultural, functional and above all an aesthetic balance between the present and the values of the past. Interior design is the primary domain in which the harmony of the building with its surroundings and the quality of user experience are shaped, and it must respond to the expectations of contemporary life. This article analyzes the case of Hotel 1924, a newly constructed building situated within the historical urban fabric of Kars, using qualitative research methods. The interior of the new building in the historical context is examined through specific design criteria, and its relationship with the surrounding environment is evaluated. This relationship is assessed through criteria such as spatial organization, structural system, building materials, mechanical and electrical systems, scale, color, acoustics, furnishing, lighting, vista, architectural components, interior and exterior shell continuity and contextual integration. The study aims to provide an opportunity to discuss how contemporary buildings can exist within historical settings and to offer a broad perspective as a reference for structures that will be built in such environments. Hotel 1924 is presented as an example of new building design in a historical context by offering its users an aesthetic and functional experience while maintaining a respectful approach to the past.
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Kaynakça
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Konular
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Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
4 Mayıs 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
25 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
6 Şubat 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1