Journal of Interior Design and Academy

An Application Experience in an Architectural Context: NS House

2023-08-17T20:10:14+00:00

NS House (camellia) implemented in Trabzon Ortahisar Bengisu Neighborhood; It is a design given through Karadeniz Technical University's Revolving Fund Management Directorate, in which site-specific architectural expectations are questioned. The concept of the spirit of the place (genius loci) used in this context keeps its semantic inferences related to the place and offers a different perspective to its users. The framework of the study is that the environmental data/components that guide the design give different answers to the problem of site-specific structure formation. It is aimed to examine the intervention in the rural area and the design setup of NS House through the concepts of place and spirit of place. Considering the formation of form, textural continuity, identity integrity, the transfer of local culture with contemporary methods, material preference and user demands/expectations, the understanding of design develops and a relationship is established with the place. In the study, it is considered important to understand/discuss the guiding effects of the concept of the spirit of the place, where the concept of place-specific design is advocated through the NS House. Since the application offers alternative ideas/thoughts in interior detail production/solution at building scale, it is expected to lay the groundwork for new designs to be made in terms of the use of the architectural context.

The Effects of Plant Design on Interior Design

2023-08-30T08:27:59+00:00

In terms of presenting the visual, functional, and psychological effects of indoor plant design studies to the wider masses in society, the spaces on university campuses with diverse user profiles have special importance. In this study, a plant design project was carried out in the library building with multi-space usage in Osmaniye Korkut Ata University Karacaoğlan Campus. The study was carried out in 3 stages. In the first stage of the study, the areas where the plant design study will be carried out were determined. In the second stage of the study, the current situation of the space was analyzed and the problems that needed to be solved with plant design were determined. In the third stage of the study, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, and Lumion 10 computer software were used to visualize the proposed plant design studies.

Furniture Ergonomics in Educational Buıldings: A Systematic Review

2023-10-01T19:50:39+00:00

Furniture that does not conform to ergonomic measurements causes feelings of fatigue, attention disorders and some health problems. Due to the fact that this situation affects perceptual performance, efficiency and academic achievement, it is considered important to determine ergonomics studies for furniture design in educational buildings. In this context, it is aimed to analyze the studies conducted by literature review method. The scanning carried out using the concepts of ergonomics, furniture, student is limited to a table and a chair. It has been found that furniture that does not physically adapt to students leads to disorders in body posture and health problems such as lower back, neck, back pain, as well as psychological problems such as lack of concentration. In this case, it has been concluded that there should be a strong relationship between furniture dimensions and anthropometric measurements of students.

Examining Interdisciplinary Objects and Space in Installation Art Within a Mereological And Semiotic Framework

2023-11-11T09:19:41+00:00

The expanding network of relationships between art and various disciplines has redefined artists' means of expression through interdisciplinary extensions in the field of art. This study, in line with this concept, focuses on the new layers of "function and meaning" that emerge when 'objects from different disciplines' are used as part of the artwork in installation art, which is characterized by its spatial practice. Artists have found the opportunity to enhance their artistic expressions by incorporating objects from technical and design disciplines within the realm of installation art or within a theoretical framework. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships between "space and interdisciplinary objects at the intersection" in installations, and to discuss the conceptual significance and spatial boundaries through the lens of art. Within the scope of the research, a literature review has been conducted based on artists who utilize these objects in their works, and the identified artworks have been examined through a multiple-case study. As a result of the research, mereological and semiotic approaches have been employed to examine the relationship between the constituent elements (objects) that compose the artwork (installation) and the entirety (space) that forms the overall context in experiencing this artwork.

Spatialization Through the Concept of Utopia Between Experimental and Fictional Space

2023-11-11T09:21:25+00:00

The experimental and fictional design approach exists at the point where the boundaries of production technology blur, acting in search of a systematic and at the same time measurable architecture by destroying stereotyped and traditional expressions, while producing with the unlimited predictions it adopts. 'Utopia', which creates a definable space for itself between these two disciplines, aims to reach beyond its time by finding its existence within the triangle of subject-space-experience, and always aims forward. The relationship between fictional and experimental space, which hosts many alternatives and various actions, forms a strong structure with its conceptual and utopian infrastructure. In this context, the study will emphasize the importance and necessity of these two design approaches by examining how they have been shaped from past to present and how they shed light on architecture.

Reflections of Yin-Yang Philosophy on Space Design and Analysıs Through Examples

2023-11-11T14:21:21+00:00

While communicating with users, spaces should include concepts such as creativity, originality and aesthetics. At this point, designers bring design solutions by understanding the lifestyles and the image formed in the user's mind while providing communication between the user and the space. It can be said that the concept of design, which can be expressed as an act of human consciousness, covers the needs in the material and spiritual world and is shaped within this framework. While the concept described as the material world is expressed as a concrete example of space design, the spiritual world includes the vital philosophies of the sociocultural structure and its reflections on design. Yin-Yang, an ancient Chinese philosophy, is a cultural thought and philosophy in the Far East. This philosophy shapes people's social lives and also their lifestyles. In this study, a literature study was conducted and visual techniques were utilized to investigate the place and importance of Yin-Yang philosophy on space design. As a result of the analysis of the visual data obtained, it was seen that Yin-Yang philosophy has an impact on space design as well as being a spirituality or a way of life.

Regional Variables in Color Preferences for Space Design and an Evaluation on Their Priorities

2023-12-02T20:12:22+00:00

Colors are one of the most important elements that guide us and affect our perceptions in every aspect of our lives. However, these effects vary from person to person and there are some parameters that cause this. The more accurately these parameters are taken into account, the more successful the effect desired to be created with colors on users will be. When it comes to space design, one of the crucial role affects to perception of color belongs to regional variables. While regional variables differ, the affect of a color on the user is changing a lot. In this study, the criteria under the heading of regional variables of the color selection criteria classification model created as a result of examining the studies on color selection criteria in the literature were examined. After this review, a group of interior architecture students and architects were given informational training on the effects of regional variables criteria on color selection and were asked to evaluate the priorities of the criteria among themselves. As a result of their evaluations, the priority rankings of regional variables are presented in this study to guide designers.

Historical Development of Accommodation Places in Anatolia

2023-11-29T19:28:25+00:00

Anatolian lands, where settled life continues uninterrupted, have hosted many civilizations. These civilizations produced and developed architectural practice according to their lifestyles in the regions where they settled. Communities, which were initially engaged in agriculture with a settled order and collective lifestyle, first started to build their shelter and then their civilization, establishing their cities. Roads, infrastructure services, public, religious and military buildings began to be built for the population settled in cities, and in addition to agricultural activities, production and consumption styles specific to cities began to emerge. Going from one place to another is an action that humanity learned and experienced in ancient times and continues until today. This action, which initially started for commercial purposes, diversified with migrations, education, visits to religious centers, conquest movements and the formation of awareness of discovery, and was moved to another dimension with the industrial revolution. In order for this action, which is not only for tourism purposes, to take place, first of all, safe roads connecting the centers and places to accommodate people and living creatures on the move were needed. In this study, traces of accommodation structures in Anatolian lands from the beginning to the present day were traced.