Examination of Re-Functionalized Museums in the Context of the Principles of Universal Design: Bursa

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2, 314 - 327, 20.09.2025

Aylin Aras

https://doi.org/10.54864/planarch.1634401

Öz

Museums should be open to the experiences of all users without any discrimination. Universal design that includes everyone is critical for identifying how users with different physical and mental characteristics experience spaces. This study aimed to evaluate the status of re-functionalized museums in the context of the principles of universal design. This study employed observation and on-site inspection to evaluate whether the re-functionalized museums in Bursa satisfied the principles of universal design. The sample consisted of seven museums under active preservation. The museums were assessed based on seven principles established by the Centre for Universal Design at North Carolina State University. The buildings in question originally had different functions. They were then re-functionalized into museums. However, the results show that users cannot experience the museums as much as they should. Although the museums have reasonable adjustments for disabled access, those adjustments do not allow users with diverse abilities to use the spaces without discrimination and assistance. Museums nurture their users culturally and socially. In return, users develop a sense of belonging to the society in which they live. When repurposing old buildings, architects and designers should not only focus on accessibility but also on inclusiveness. Therefore, they should make sure that their designs comply with the principles of universal design. Repurposing should focus on melting cultural heritage and universal design in the same pot and meeting user needs while avoiding damaging cultural heritage.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Accessibility , cultural heritage , repurposing , universal design , user experience

Destekleyen Kurum

Bursa Technical University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Office

Proje Numarası

191N011

Yeniden İşlevlendirilen Müzelerin Evrensel Tasarım İlkeleri Bağlamında İncelenmesi: Bursa

Öz

Müze yapılarının farklı özellikteki kullanıcıların deneyimine açık olması ve bu deneyimleri kullanıcılar arasında ayırımcılık yapmadan sağlaması gerekmektedir. Evrensel tasarımın herkes için kapsayıcı olması farklı kullanıcıları dikkate alması, farklı özellikteki kullanıcıların mekân deneyimini belirlemede önemli bir etmendir. Bu araştırma, müze olarak yeniden işlevlendirilen tarihi yapıları evrensel tasarım kriterleri bağlamında değerlendirmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışmada, Bursa’da müze olarak yeniden işlevlendirilen tarihi yapılarında gözlem ve yerinde tespitler yapılarak, bu yapıların evrensel tasarım kriterlerine uygunluk durumları değerlendirilmiştir. Bu kapsamında aktif koruma yaklaşımı ile müze olarak kullanılan 7 müze, Kuzey Karolina Devlet Üniversitesi Evrensel Tasarım Merkezi tarafından belirlenen ve evrensel tasarım anlayışı bağlamında literatürde kabul görmüş 7 prensip temel alınarak incelenmiştir. Özgün halinde farklı işlevlerle inşa edilmiş, günümüzdeyse müze olarak kullanılan yapıların farklı özellikteki kullanıcılar tarafından yeterince deneyimlenemediği saptanmıştır. Bu yapılarda engelli kullanıcılar için çözüm önerileri geliştirildiği tespit edilmesine rağmen, uygulanan çözümlerin farklı özellikteki kullanıcıları ayrımcılığa sebep olmadan ve mekânları yardım almadan kullanabilmesi için yeterli olmadığı dikkati çekmiştir. Yapılan bu çalışmada; yeniden işlevlendirilme çalışmalarında hem kültürel miras hem de evrensel tasarımın ortak payda da buluşturulması ihtiyacı görülmektedir. Uygulanacak çözümlerin hem kullanıcı ihtiyaçlarını karşılayacak, hem de kültürel mirasa zarar vermeyecek nitelikte olması gerektiği vurgulanmak istenmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Erişilebilirlik , kültürel miras , yeniden kullanım , evrensel tasarım , kullanıcı deneyimi

Destekleyen Kurum

Bursa Teknik Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırmalar Proje Koordinatörlüğü

Proje Numarası

191N011

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