Open Barrier

Open Barrier

Beldag, S.Z.

Vermeulen, P. (mentor)
Mihl, H. (mentor)

Architecture

Architecture

Hybrid Buildings

2011-10-31

Space, in a way, is a limitless formation. The specification of a space is derived with the user’s interaction density. In order to clarify the interaction, it is possible to mention it as: Mutual activities of the users in the environment Individual reaction of the user to the environment Barrier is an obstacle that prevents a person to see, hear etc. Barriers are usually the physical objects in our lives. In architecture, for example, besides the special characteristics, a wall is a separation element for the spaces. However, in architecture, this barrier has also a definition, which takes its context from its users and their requirements. These requirements depend on the common and private use of the spaces. The use is directly related with the interaction in the space. The organization of the physical environment has a significant role in the quality of the interaction. Most of the time, physical elements create the routes, boundaries for the users. Besides the physical elements, it is possible to face the invisible boundaries in our daily lives. Although a physical element does not exist in the site, a separation can be differentiated in the space. Like in the neighborhood of Deurne, streets become the living rooms of the private users. On the other hand, they still take attention of the visitors. So they act as an open space, which brings private and public use together, but the significant point in this gathering is that the separation can still be witnessed. In the design process, it is aimed to create a continuous interaction between spaces while having a separation. (Dis)connection of the spaces, is the focusing point of the functions. The relations and the interactions between interior-exterior, interior-interior and exterior-interior generate the question for finding the quality for the users of the functions. The relations between the functions in the building and outside of the building have the quality to experience each other, but they have their barriers. This forms the idea of open barrier for the design approach.

library
kindergarden
social interaction
hybrid building
barrier
public space
private use
centrality
Deurne
exhibition
information accessibility
vertical flow
visibility
user diversity

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2011-12-01

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2011 Beldag, S.Z.