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The epistemological divide in urban design: Reconciling theory and practice
(Selcuk University, 2025) Clement, Francis Deng; Soltani, Ali
Urban design faces a critical challenge in bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and real-world implementation. This paper examines the persistent divide between ideals and practice through the lenses of zoning governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and urban resilience. The study reveals how rigid institutional structures, competing priorities, and fragmented approaches continue to hinder sustainable urban development. Through comparative analysis of global case studies, the research demonstrates that successful urban transformation requires three key elements: flexible zoning systems that balance regulation with community needs, meaningful integration across professional disciplines, and genuine participatory approaches that elevate local knowledge. The findings expose systemic barriers including political-economic constraints, cultural mismatches, and institutional resistance to innovation. The study proposes a new paradigm of reflexive urban practice that combines dynamic policymaking with community engagement DEPARCH 01 and ecological principles. This approach emphasizes continuous adaptation through feedback loops between planning, implementation, and evaluation. The research provides concrete tools for practitioners while highlighting the need for fundamental changes in how urban design is taught, regulated, and implemented. Ultimately, this work argues that urban design must evolve from a technical discipline into an adaptive, inclusive practice capable of addressing 21st century challenges. The findings offer pathways to create more equitable, resilient cities by fundamentally rethinking the relationships between policy, design, and community needs.
Cultural heritage perception, awareness and pedestrian density: A case study in İzmir
(Selcuk University, 2025) Uysal Üner, Ayça; Çubukçu, Ebru
Inspired by the well-known Turkish proverb "Even if we don't visit or see it, that village is still ours", this study explored whether historical buildings in frequently visited and walkable areas are more widely recognized, or if it is possible to identify, appreciate, and preserve historically significant buildings without seeing or passing by them. Specifically, this study investigates the relationship between pedestrian density and cultural heritage perception and awareness in Izmir’s historic district. Surveys were conducted with 138 residents to evaluate their knowledge of historical buildings from the Early Republican Period (or their cultural heritage awareness) and how they perceived the aesthetic quality of both the buildings and the streets where they are located. As a walkability indicator, pedestrian density around selected historical buildings was measured via objective and subjective methods. Unobtrusive observations, such as counting the number of people at specific locations DEPARCH 21 during designated time intervals were used to evaluate the actual behaviour (objective measure). Additionally, surveys were employed to understand people's tendency to walk through the streets where these buildings are located (reported behaviour / subjective measure). The results show that streets surrounding well-preserved and aesthetically prominent buildings are preferred more often by pedestrians; or vice a versa. Results also confirm that increased pedestrian density is associated with a greater awareness of cultural heritage sites. Furthermore, aesthetically appealing streets are considered more suitable for recreational walking. These findings highlight the value of walkable spaces in urban planning and cultural heritage conservation, as pedestrian experience can boost awareness of cultural heritage.
Analysis of Ottoman baths in the context of architectural typology: Bursa Bazaar Baths
(Selcuk University, 2025) Yavuz Pakih, Emine; Kulak Torun, Firdevs
The act of bathing, a practice that has maintained its importance from the past to the present, has always been facilitated by bath structures. These structures, which were also of great importance for the Turks, reached their architectural peak during the revered Ottoman period. This study aims to comprehensively examine the architectural typologies of the Ottoman period bazaar baths in Bursa. The importance of this study lies in its contribution to the existing knowledge of Ottoman architecture, as it analyzes the architectural features of these historical buildings in detail. It also emphasizes the urgent need to preserve these buildings and transfer them to future generations as cultural heritage. The methods used in this study include literature review, field study, and comparative analysis. The literature review examined the general characteristics of Ottoman period baths, followed by a detailed analysis of the construction dates, spatial arrangement, and current use of the baths in Bursa. The findings reveal that the bath buildings in Bursa show DEPARCH 44 an asymmetrical structure in terms of plan and mass characteristics, but there are differences in their spatial arrangement and usage patterns. In particular, it was determined that some of the baths preserved their architectural identity despite the loss of their original functions. The results of the study make important contributions to the literature in terms of identifying commonalities and differences between the architectural typologies of Ottoman baths and emphasize the critical importance of preserving these buildings for cultural sustainability and the continuity of historical heritage.
Evolution of the urban renewal process into redevelopment process as a failure to maintain balance in public and private sector activities
(Selcuk University, 2025) Köseoğlu, Fatma Gözde
This study examines the critical role of urban policies and public investments in urban renewal processes, while also attempting to explain the transformation of these processes into real estate development projects. It discusses the decision-making processes that establish the conditions for urban renewal and questions the outcomes created by the shift of urban renewal processes, initially driven by public investments, into the control of the private sector. The research highlights the dynamic interaction between private sector investments and urban renewal, while also addressing the consequences of the diminishing role of the public sector and its failure to provide guidance during the implementation phase. Findings suggest that public sector plans and policies initially played a crucial role in creating an investment-friendly environment, encouraging private sector participation. Urban policies, such as strategic infrastructure investments and public investments, provided a strong foundation for regeneration. However, field work data reveal that the public DEPARCH 61 sector gradually withdrew from its guiding role, leaving renewal efforts largely to private sector interests. This withdrawal led to shifts in focus and project outcomes, resulting in the abandonment of key urban projects and disrupting the intended renewal trajectory. The study underscores the importance of maintaining a balanced public-private partnership in urban renewal processes. It argues that public sector involvement is crucial not only for the equitable disruption of benefits but also to prevent socio-economic segregation. The study concludes that sustainable and inclusive urban renewal requires continuous public sector engagement to uphold its regulatory and guiding roles throughout the transformation process.
Metric-based comparative analysis of Seljuk and Byzantine architectural practices in Medieval Anatolia
(Selcuk University, 2025) Nazer, Zeynab; Rabb, Péter
The architectural landscape of medieval Anatolia represents a complex synthesis of Byzantine and Seljuk traditions, characterized by significant advancements in construction techniques and decorative methodologies. This study investigates the interplay between these two architectural traditions, analysing key elements such as stonework, tilework, and ornamental patterns. The Seljuks are renowned for their emphasis on intricate geometric motifs, calligraphy, and the innovative application of muqarnas, while Byzantine architecture is distinguished by its monumental scale, intricate masonry, and the extensive use of religious iconography, particularly mosaics. Despite their differing cultural and artistic ideologies, both traditions contributed profoundly to the evolution of Anatolian architecture. Through the comparative analysis of emblematic structures, including the Great Mosque of Divriği, the Green Mosque in Bursa, and the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, this research highlights mechanisms through which cultural exchange. Seljuk architects adopted and adapted Byzantine structural innovations, integrating them into Islamic artistic frameworks to develop a hybrid architectural style. Conversely, Byzantine structures, particularly in the post-Byzantine period, reflect Seljuk influences in their decorative schemes, including geometric patterns and muqarnas. Employing a methodical comparative framework, the study evaluates the aesthetic and structural principles underpinning these traditions, revealing the sociopolitical and cultural dynamics that shaped their innovations. This synthesis of Byzantine structural ingenuity and Seljuk ornamental creativity produced a distinctive architectural identity in Anatolia that profoundly influenced the subsequent development of Ottoman architecture and Islamic design throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. These findings underscore the region’s role as a crossroads of artistic and technological exchange.
Exploring mixed reality in architectural design education: A systematic review
(Selcuk University, 05.11.2024) Kıdık, Ayşegül; Asiliskender, Burak
This systematic literature review explores the integration and impact of Mixed Reality (MR) technologies in Architectural Design Studio Education (ADSE). Covering the period from 2019 to 2024, this review consolidates the current role of MR in design education by analysing existing studies. The study aims to evaluate both the positive and negative contributions of MR in ADSE and discuss its future potential in this field. The articles were selected and reviewed according to PRISMA (2020) guidelines (Page M.J.et al.,2021), and findings were analysed from databases including ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Scopus. The review identified articles focusing on the application of MR in ADSE. The research findings indicate that MR technologies significantly enhance experiential learning by providing interactive and immersive environments that allow DEPARCH 176 real-time visualization and manipulation of architectural designs. However, integrating MR into ADSE faces challenges such as high implementation costs and the need for specialized training for instructors. Nevertheless, if these challenges are addressed, MR can offer an alternative reality to ADSE with transformative potential. This paper provides a comprehensive guide for educators, curriculum developers, and students interested in leveraging MR technologies to foster innovative learning environments in ADSE.
Preserving cultural heritage with digital design and NFT Technologies: Innovative approaches in Architectural education
(Selcuk University, 05.11.2024) Özeren, Ömer; Qurraie, Bahar Sultan; Eraslan, Mustafa Haki
This study explores the integration of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) into architectural education to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital age. By incorporating NFT technology into the curriculum, the study aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of digital design, intellectual property protection, and the potential of NFTs in preserving and promoting architectural heritage. The research found integrating NFTs empowered students to explore the intersection of art, technology, and commerce within the architectural realm. By transforming their designs into unique digital assets, students developed a deeper appreciation for their work’s commercial potential and the importance of intellectual property protection. The study demonstrated the role of NFTs in fostering networking opportunities, enabling students to connect with a wider audience and potential collaborators. To fully harness the potential of NFTs DEPARCH 161 in architectural education, the study emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that addresses ethical, legal, and environmental considerations. Educators must instil in students a strong sense of responsibility regarding the creation and utilization of digital assets, including copyright, licensing, and the environmental impact of blockchain technology. Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration is also crucial for equipping students with the diverse skill set required to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. By addressing these critical dimensions, architectural education can effectively prepare students to become proficient digital designers and informed participants in the evolving NFT ecosystem. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of technology in shaping the future of architecture and preserving cultural heritage.
On representation: The Greek and Roman roots of the idea of character in Architecture
(Selçuk Üniversitesi, 05.11.2024) Delledonne, Nicola
The French term caractère (character) was frequently debated during the second half of the eighteenth century and was meant to establish a relationship between the form of a building and the purpose for which it was built. Its importance was twofold: it raised the issue of the intelligibility of architectural forms beyond their beauty, and, as a consequence, it directly maintained that architecture was similar to a language, in poetry or prose, capable of conveying social, civil, and DEPARCH 122 religious meanings. By emphasizing the possible parallels between architecture and literature, this article analyses some ancient texts—by the likes of Aristotle, Theophrastus, Horace, Cicero, and, of course, Vitruvius—that are at the foundation of the notion of character. This “dive into the past” has nothing to do with the will to reestablish the classical style (or classicism); quite differently, it aims to rediscover the philosophical basis of architectural theory, by means of which architecture can hopefully get back to expressing collective meanings. Some final questions connect the ancient theme of character to open contemporary issues.
An analysis of the use of natural stone and marble in contemporary architectural designs
(Selcuk University, 05.11.2024) Yıldırım, Göksu; Erdoğan, Nevnihal
Throughout history, many products have been used as construction materials. One of the oldest of these materials is natural stone. Natural stones can be processable with different techniques and be freely used in any desired place. It has been observed that the use of natural stone in architectural designs has changed compared to the past, with the discovery of new construction materials and techniques. The aim of this study is to make known the situation of natural stones in today's architectural designs by revealing the changes. For this reason, the use of natural stone has been examined through contemporary architectural designs. In the selected designs, what types of natural stones are selected according to their characteristics and design ideas have been examined. Due to the fact that each design has its own characteristics, the application details are specified by looking at the form, function, colour, pattern and texture of the natural DEPARCH 241 stones. The reasons why natural stones continue to be preferred in architectural designs have been determined as a result of the examinations made. Accordingly, it can be ascertained that natural stones are durable, long-lasting, maintenance-free, and can be found in various functions, shapes, colours, patterns and textures according to their conditions. They are also subjected to different processes. In addition, they can be included in different solutions through application details, have wide reserves in our country, are recyclable and sustainable. For this reason, it is clear that natural stones will be the preferred materials in architectural designs in the future.
Regeneration of a historical urban park and its evaluation by the visitors: Gençlik Park Case, Ankara
(Selcuk University, 05.11.2024) Daştan, Esra Peker; Kurtaslan, Banu Öztürk
Urban parks, which should be planned and managed with "economic, ecological, and social DEPARCH 209 sustainability" in mind, benefit citizens' health in terms of these three components. This study assesses the social sustainability of parks using the example of "Gençlik Park". The study was conducted to investigate user perceptions of renovation work carried out after a large urban park, which contributed significantly to the capital city's identity, lost function and meaning and became a deteriorated area. The data were analysed with the SPSS 23 program, and variables were associated using the T-test and ANOVA. The users were questioned under the headings of "accessibility, comfort, appearance and aesthetics, adequacy and appropriateness of the activities in the park, safety" during the renovation work done in the park.
The effect of bedroom wall colours on users’ perceptual performance
(Selcuk University, 05.11.2024) Yıldırım, Kemal; Müezzinoğlu, Menşure Kübra; Şahin, Seda; İnan, Beray
In this study, the effects of colour types (neutral, warm, cool) selected based on single-colour harmony used on the walls of bedrooms, where individuals spend a significant part of their lives, on participants’ perceptual evaluations were examined. Within the scope of the study, virtual bedroom spaces designed according to different colour types were used to investigate how perceptual evaluations of research participants could be influenced. The study formulated hypotheses based on the relationships between bedroom colour type and participant variables such as occupation, gender, and age. To test these hypotheses, participants evaluated virtual bedroom spaces online DEPARCH 189 using Google Forms. Statistical analyses, including confidence tests conducted with SPSS, involved calculating percentage values, means, and standard deviations. Differences among variables were examined comparatively. The findings indicated that spaces utilizing neutral colours were generally perceived more positively compared to those employing warm and cool colours. Moreover, certain groups, namely engineers and other professionals, men, and participants aged 25-35, tended to provide more favourable perceptual evaluations than architects, interior designers, women, and participants aged 36-50. In conclusion, this study contributes to understanding how colour types in bedroom environments can influence perceptual evaluations, shedding light on preferences across various demographic groups.
Museum as object: From postcard to post
(Selcuk University, 05.11.2024) Simpson, Charlotte; Hale, Jonathan; Hanks, Laura
Whether it’s through sharing picture postcards or visitor-produced photographs of museums on social media, these processes of image sharing, often dismissed as trivial, are acts which create and sustain relationships between the visitor, museum, and a wider audience. This paper positions picture souvenirs as significant, performative media, and understands postcards and Instagram posts as comparable social, objective and subjective mediums which reflect museum values and visitor decision-making. Using the British Museum as a case study, this paper analyses postcards and Instagram posts within their networks of production, use, and distribution. Visitor messages are analysed alongside imagery, and grounded theory is used to offer an interpretive understanding of decision making and inherent meaning potential. This approach responds to Haldrup and Larsen’s (2010) call for greater emphasis on ‘photographing’ in studies of tourist media and contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of photography in museum visitor experiences. Photography of the museum transforms 3D spaces into 2D objects, miniaturising the institution, making it mobile, and readying the museum for ‘new’ social uses, and research indicates that DEPARCH 139 whilst the aims of photography differs between museum, commercial publisher, and visitor, the decisions which underpin production are consistent. Through use, a connection is fostered between museum and person, and institutional and personal messages are read congruently. This connection is heightened online with photographs shared in ‘real-time’ alongside narratives which more closely reflect lived experiences. These photo-sharing practices enrich the visitor experience, allow visitors to ‘own’ the museum, and facilitate and support social interaction.
Effective elements and interior typologies in the public space construction of shopping centres
(Selçuk Üniversitesi, 06.05.2024) Şahin, Fatih; Çevik, Sonay
Shopping centres, which are urban public spaces, support environments where different groups living in the city can be together and symbolize their power. These environments, which respond differently to today’s sociality and daily life, affect the awareness of publicity and direct the formation of physical architecture and social space. While the urban model setup is used against the problem of large-scale building solution under a single roof/cover in shopping malls, it brings together the urban spaces scattered in the city and gives the human communication/interaction process with entertainment culture. The discourse of being an alternative to the city centre, which brings people together, connects time and space, and intertwines activities that vary, prevails in shopping centre designs. In this study, the differentiated interior plan types of shopping malls in Turkey are extracted in the physical context with the spatial analysis, and the intensity of use and supported objects/elements specific to the focus spaces are determined. In the social context, the spatial continuity of the existing public space phenomenon in the city in the common use areas (foci) of shopping centres is evaluated through subjective perception. Beyond similar architectural examples with the effect of globalization and consumption habits, different interior typologies are shown for the designs of new shopping centres, and the effective elements of publicity fiction are discussed.
Sustainability of Historical Buildings Through Reuse Projects: A Case Study of the Kadıköy District in Istanbul
(Selçuk Üniversitesi, 06.05.2024) Kayhan Tunalı, Selma; Güneş, Sinem
This research focuses on the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic structures. It emphasizes the importance of conserving cultural and historical heritage, suggesting that assigning new functions to these buildings contributes to sustainability. The study progresses through successful examples of adaptive reuse of historical buildings acquired by the Kadıköy Municipality, addressing spatial, cultural, and legal dimensions. It underscores the importance of preserving the architectural characteristics, spatial organizations, and surroundings of these buildings when assigning new functions. The research advocates for minimal intervention principles in adaptive reuse projects, ensuring the historical and cultural values of the buildings are considered. Furthermore, it highlights that these projects should not only focus on physical restoration but also faster social and cultural interaction. Adaptive reuse projects in the Kadıköy region have been developed in line with these principles, creating active and functional spaces that respond to community needs. These projects successfully demonstrate how the preservation and active use of historical buildings can contribute to regional and cultural sustainability. Finally, the research addresses the challenges encountered in the preservation and adaptive reuse of historical buildings in Turkey, discussing legal, economic, and technical issues, and offers suggestions for effective strategies in this field. The aim is to increase awareness and develop efficient strategies for the preservation of Turkey’s historical structures.
Mimetic Teaching Strategy in Design Education: Relationship Between Students’ Learning Style And Creativity
(Selçuk Üniversitesi, 06.05.2024) Aybek Özdemir, Dilek; Akalın, Aysu
This research explores the connection between changes in students’ learning styles and the components of creativity in a design studio setting that utilizes mimetic teaching strategies. The study assumes that the change in learning styles is related to the level of creativity exhibited in the design process and final product. The theoretical framework of this study, which focuses on the learning strategy of 13 students taking the second-year architectural design project course in the architecture department throughout the semester, is formed by Rhodes’ 4Ps (Person, Press, Process, and Product). Accordingly, the skill of reasoning (person) by Sloman and Pahl & Beitz (associativevariant / hybrid-adaptable / metaphorical-original); resource utilization in the design process (press) by Casakin, Akalın and Özkan & Akalın (within domains –hybrid- between domains); design process (process) by Rittel (linear/non-linear) and the created product (product) by Gentner and Markman and Welling (application-analogy-combination-abstraction) were analysed based on the theoretical framework. The study found that students who experienced different learning styles throughout the semester utilized a non-linear design process to reach the original design, using metaphorical reasoning. On the other hand, students who used associative reasoning with a linear process struggled to analyse abstract and undefined design problems, resulting in variations of already solved designs. To overcome this, learners should be guided to find examples that promote metaphorical reasoning, activate their connection to the context, and encourage alternative thinking. Encouraging the use of metaphorical reasoning as a tool for creative restructuring and reinterpretation facilitates the development of original and adaptable designs.
Neuro-Urbanism: Measurement of the Street Enclosure and its Influence on Human Physiology Through Wearable Sensors
(Selçuk Üniversitesi, 06.05.2024) Görgül, Ercüment; Yıldız Özkan, Dilek
This study explores the neurophysiological impact of visual qualities in Shanghai’s chosen urban spaces, specifically focusing on the perception of street’s visual quality. This metric has been defined by changes in physical space of intersection vs. in street, visibility of the sky, continuity of the wall, and ratio of sections. These variables contribute to the “enclosure rating”, a dimensionless number that can determine the perception of urban street intersectional space by occupants. We measured the changes in average heart rate of 15 participants at the selected intersections using a customized wearable sensor kit. We compared the participants’ heart rate towards the intersectional space and towards street and ask participants to complete a comfort-related post-evaluation. Analysis of the data show that subjects who look at enclosed views of streets experienced a lower heart rate than those who look at intersections.
Architectural Porosity: Reading the Change of Inhabitation in Urban Heritage Area
(Selçuk Üniversitesi, 06.05.2024) Saginatari, Diandra; Hale, Jonathan; Collett, Tim
This paper explores the idea of architectural porosity, which intends to see the material and sociospatial porosity of the built material as a conceptual framework of architectural inquiry that can be utilised to unfold architectural phenomena in different contexts. Therefore, this paper is exploratory, and the exploration intends to unfold architectural phenomena in the context of a revitalised urban heritage area. Urban heritage areas are prone to changes through regeneration or revitalisation projects. The changes result not only in physical change but within the social, economic, and cultural aspects. By addressing the dynamic, complex, and interrelated changes in the urban heritage context, the exploration in this paper is guided by an overarching question: What will architectural porosity unfold in terms of the change of inhabitation in a revitalised urban heritage area? This question will be explored by utilising the idea of assemblage thinking as a qualitative methodological approach to read an empirical case of Semarang Old Town, Indonesia, as a revitalised urban heritage area. The exploration shows that architectural porosity unfolds the relation and entanglement between material and socio-spatial porosities in the change of inhabitation in Semarang Old Town. Furthermore, architectural porosity, as architectural inquiry, could be one of the ways of approaching urban heritage context that unfolds the possibility of incorporating natural ecological cycles of plants, decay, and informal inhabitation, which are usually denied by the conventional revitalisation practice, as alternative voices in the discussion of urban heritage revitalisation.
Place through Time: Investigating Place Identity Language within the Temporal Dimension
(Selcuk University, 2023) Bennett, Chris; Hanks, Laura
After an in-depth discussion on space, place, placelessness and place identity through readings from Heidegger, Norberg-Schulz, Relph and Lynch, the work concentrates on Aldo Rossi’s Pathogenic and Propelling definitions. The paper aims to use these definitions to further understand the symbiotic relationship between place and architecture. This relationship leads to a continuous evolutionary process which develops place identity over time and plays an intrinsic part in architectural design. By transposing language from Rossi’s ‘The Architecture of the City’ and applying it to place identity, the paper enables analysis into the effectiveness of pathogenic, propelling, and evolved place identity approaches. This language is explored further through the use of key case studies, mapping their identity from pathogenic to evolved. The paper concludes that place identity plays a strong role in maintaining the authenticity of place. However, when necessary to maintain relevance in a changing world, architectural identity is required to be transformative and revealing - evolving and propelling alongside people, place, and culture.
An Evaluation Set Proposal on the Interaction of Cinema & Architecture for Improving the Creative and Aesthetic Dimensions in Architectural Art and Education
(Selcuk University, 2023) Erdoğan, Nevnihal; Akarsu, Hikmet Temel
Architect candidates must undergo a qualified aesthetic and cultural education in a professional field such as architecture that outweighs the artistic side. This idea originates from the belief that architectural projects and designs by architects with a profound artistic-cultural education enriched by global culture would enhance aesthetics and liveability. Understanding great works of art is pivotal to reshape societal and architectural aesthetics. The relationship between architecture and cinema starts primarily with the spaces.Thus, exploring the interplay between architecture and cinema within spatial designs is crucial. This article aims to establish an evaluation set uncovering the original architectural and artistic elements in movies that heavily rely on architecture. Our objective is to equip architects, interior designers, urban planners, industrial designers, and landscape architects with the tools to analyze films referencing architectural art and derive insights. The research methodology involved a comprehensive analysis of various films, assessing architectural concepts, design principles, and the architectural perception they convey. Each film’s architectural and cinematic interplay was scrutinized, and the findings were compiled into tables. The components within these assessment tables were meticulously interpreted in relation to architectural concepts, design principles, artistic aesthetics, and architectural perception.By internalizing the films examined in this study, a cultural maturity can be achieved, offering a valuable resource for enhancing the aesthetic, theoretical, and artistic aspects of architectural education. The primary goal is to inspire architects with a deep understanding of these cinematic works, enabling them to approach their profession, events, and projects with a refined, sophisticated, and aesthetic perspective, ultimately contributing to their professional growth. In conclusion, the internalization of the analyzed films can lead to cultural maturity, which, in turn, serves as a valuable resource for enhancing aesthetic, theoretical, and artistic qualities in architectural education.
A Study on Gathering the Opinions of Architecture Students to Enhance User Interaction with Historical Urban Fabric: A Case Study of Tepebağ District in Adana Province
(Selcuk University, 2023) Duru, Ayşe Merve; Sarıkaya, Özlem Şenyiğit
The historical urban fabric is an important part of our cultural heritage, and historical districts are valuable assets that reflect the identity and character of a city. However, over time, what kind of changes, unplanned urbanization, and other factors reduced the authenticity and user interaction of these historical districts. The urban historical fabric, which can be considered as cultural heritage, has the chance to sustain its continuity under the responsibility of various professions, especially the discipline of architecture. Based on this reality, it is inconceivable for an architecture student, who is educated to learn, comprehend, and preserve the historical fabric, to remain indifferent to the cultural heritage of a city. In this context, a study was conducted to gather the opinions of architecture students with the aim of increasing their interaction with the historical urban fabric. The objective was to use the views of responsible architecture students as data in collaboration with stakeholders to improve and enhance the interaction with the historical urban fabric. The study measured the demographic information and awareness of architecture students at Çukurova University regarding the field through a questionnaire. The reasons and frequency of users’ experiences in the area were analysed. Within the scope of the study, participants were presented with sample images from cultural, economic, social, educational, and public open/ semi-open space categories within the historical fabric. Using a 5-point Likert scale, the study aimed to determine the preferred value and rationale of these spaces if they were located in Tepebağ. The results of the survey aimed to increase the interaction of architecture students, aged 18-26 (+), with the significant historical fabric of Tepebağ District in Adana Province. The study aimed to gather their opinions and recommendations regarding the historical fabric and to contribute to initiatives that increase the interaction of young individuals with the historical fabric by sharing the collected data with relevant institutions.

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