Physical Environment Transformation: The Rebuilding of a Neighborhood

Authors : Buket Giresun Erdoğan

Pages : 18-33

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Publication Date : 2024-10-31

Article Type : Research Paper

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 : mimarlık, mimari tasarım, fiziksel çevre, yeniden inşa