Authors:Melinda Bognár Pages: 175 - 185 Abstract: The advent of digital not only fosters new possibilities in creation but also in conservation. Architectural preservation evoked in the Modern period, when mimicry, a standard method of creation was paused and the intention to preserve past notations of architecture awakened. Now, what is the future of Modernism in the Digital archive' Digital Modern manifests the revival of this objective with actual tools. Digital proposes a new approach to history and the treatment of the past by keeping all records recallable to the present. Cloud computing proposes timeless history, where previous memory stored in algorithms is available at the level of representation. This essay shows how Modern architectural notations are explicitly inherited by the Computational era and introduce the correlation between typology and digital patterns. The period influenced by the industrial revolution and universal solutions prepared the platform for the current era influenced by the digital revolution. To understand the relationship between the two dominant epochs, this essay relies on the notions of mimicry, rules, models and methods as modes of repetition and creation crosslinked with different stages of technological development in history. This will lead to the understanding how virtual copies create a new chapter in mimesis and provokes a new chronological approach. The research methodology does not follow a linear timeline but builds on simultaneous perspectives of the Digital Modern phenomenon. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.20748 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
Authors:Gumru Mirzaliyeva, Nevnihal Erdoğan Pages: 186 - 206 Abstract: This article examines the construction of Baku city, which has undergone rapid change in recent years following the effects of globalisation, and where many new and iconic buildings have been built. These buildings have influenced the formation of Baku's new city image. The study focuses on how the texture of the newly built (2009-2018) contemporary buildings, primarily medium and large-scale projects, in intense development areas have affected the city's architectural identity. The selected 27 buildings were examined according to seven developed design criteria that examine the features affecting architectural identity. The results obtained with the findings are presented in the tables. Within the examination of the architectural development of Baku, the regions where the new buildings are mostly built, the west coast of the Caspian Sea and the urban development area Haydar Aliyev Street are discussed. While the still young 27-year-old republic focused on the intense modern city image, there were losses in the interesting urban and architectural texture during the period. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.20022 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
Authors:Orkan Zeynel Güzelci Pages: 207 - 219 Abstract: The funerary structures known as kümbets emerged as a unique typology during the Anatolian Seljuk period (1077–1307). The term "kümbet" refers to a monumental tomb that has a tetrahedral, polyhedral, or conical cap. Although the majority of Anatolian Seljuk kümbets underwent renovation work in the 20th century, a lack of guidance and insufficient documentation has resulted in very few of them retaining their original characteristics. To support the decision-making processes of experts in future renovation work, this study introduces a machine learning (ML)-based model that predicts the cap geometry of kümbets through the use of section drawings. The model development process begins with the determination of the methods to be employed (Pix2Pix and SSIM). This is followed by data collection, data preparation and refinement, and the training of the machine learning model. Finally, there is testing and validation of the model. The results of both a two-step validation process and objective evaluations show that the ML-based model presented in this study has the potential to use section data to provide predictions of the cap geometries of kümbets. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.20112 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
Authors:Beyza Onur Pages: 220 - 231 Abstract: In the contemporary understanding of architectural design, the concept is essential in that it drives the creative aspect of a designer, provides design a wealth of meaning, and initiates and shapes the design process. Based on the importance of the concept in architectural design, this study aimed to examine the factors affecting the concept formation of architect candidates/architects in design education and practice. For this purpose, a pilot study in the first phase of the study tested a survey distributed to two groups of participants, namely architecture undergraduate students and practising architects in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The data obtained from the survey were analyzed with the SPSS software and measurement tools were identified and then, weights of the factors were determined using the Structural Equation Model (SEM). According to the analysis results, the factors affecting concept formation in architectural design are the design problem, context, designer-induced values, and user-induced values according to their weighted importance. One of the main reasons the design problem and context are pioneers in determining concept is that these factors hold a strong place in the traditions and teachings of design education. In addition, depending on the way architecture students and practicing architects experience the profession, their attitudes towards creating concepts in their designs may vary. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.19143 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
Authors:Firdevs Kulak Torun, Semiha İsmailoğlu Pages: 232 - 244 Abstract: Throughout history, water has been one of the defining elements of life in all cultures. In line with the needs of society, public spaces have been designed for their access to water. Baths are also structures built for faith, cleanliness and health. The study examines the spatial organisation in the Ottoman Period baths through examples. Following this, the baths in Erzurum, a winter city, are discussed. Within the scope of the study, 13 baths in the Yakutiye district of Erzurum, which still exists today, were examined through literature and plan drawings. As a result of the evaluations, it was determined that, in some, the function has changed, while others have undergone spatial changes. Only two of Erzurum's hammams have undergone a function change, namely Askeri Hammam and Şeyhler Hammam. Although Gümrük Hammam continues to preserve its function, it is no longer operational. Other hammams, however, still operate in the same way. This study draws attention to the baths that had particular importance for cleanliness, health and rituals during the period. The study area is located in Eastern Anatolia, home to many Ottoman-era baths in Turkey; it is bordered by the city of Erzurum, which has been home to many civilisations. This study contributes to the literature on how the culturally important baths of the Ottoman Period are organised as a place. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.20556 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
Authors:Ayça Özmen Pages: 245 - 259 Abstract: In international conservation documents, adaptation is considered an important conservation process for culturally important places. It is especially important when the cultural context changes, as is the case with medieval castles, many of which were altered or built for military and domestic use in the Middle Ages. Medieval castles which are no longer used for their initial functions, are mostly non-functional today, and non-functional buildings often disintegrate into nature and disappear in time. Therefore, maintaining their relevance and cultural significance depends on appropriate adaptation strategies. When adapting a historic building, it is essential to design for the current use and needs, referring to conservation principles. It is also important to blend cultural heritage consciousness with creativity, and this can be achieved by balancing conservation and design practices. Therefore, in addition to design parameters, characteristics of the existing building should be meticulously analysed, and design concepts should be predicated on sustaining the existing values and meanings while adding contemporary ones. It is the purpose of this research to discuss and contribute to the theory of adaptation regarding medieval castle conversions by analysing three related case studies from Northern Italy. The findings lead to the proposal of a diagram, the focus of which is on the conceptual parameters of the multi-dimensional theory of adaptive (re)use, to be used for the design process of historic buildings. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.20604 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
Authors:Mai Zugaibi Pages: 260 - 274 Abstract: Damaged infrastructure and society's sense of ownership has to be rebuilt simultaneously during the aftermath of civil conflicts. Otherwise, heritage can become a barrier rather than an aid to integrated recovery. Syrian heritage is protected and monitored by the Antiquities Law; however, this law has not been updated since 1999. Thus, it is unable to deal appropriately with the post-war situation. When international actors and funders started reconstructing heritage sites in 2016, they could not rely on a central governmental heritage strategy, so many developed their strategies and agendas. The fragility of Syrian law compared to the international agendas resulted in various treatments and actions. While some projects have achieved a high quality of protection, others have not considered integration within recovery plans. This led to a research gap on the best ways to carry out heritage protection activities in Syria. This paper fills this gap in knowledge by describing the policy environment in Syria regarding the most frequently applied treatment and action methods while differentiating the treatment models and patterns that align modern purposes with authenticity. The results include a comparative classification strategy showcasing the Syrian conservation practice, highlighting the shared ideals, aims, and parameters. The developed assessment method and classification system can be applied to objectively determine the best ways to deal with any new heritage project in the Syrian context. PubDate: 2022-12-20 DOI: 10.3311/PPar.20422 Issue No:Vol. 53, No. 3 (2022)
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