This thesis is the study of the 19th century arcades in Beyoglu. The aim is to explore
the interrelation between the arcades of Beyoglu and their surrounding urban
structure in both of their formation and transformation processes, and to find out the
possible contributions of arcades to the transformation and recentralization process
of & / #272 / stanbul.
The individual stories of the arcades as well as the socio-economic and political
conditions are studied to find out the formation and transformation processes.
Therefore the study is constructed by historical and spatial analysis.
The history of arcades gives important clues about the development and
transformation processes of the cities. Apart from the changes in surrounding urban
structure and functioning, individual attempts in existing socio-economic
environment determines the transformation. Therefore, changes in ownership along
with changes in building have been taken as the basis for the study.
At the end of the study, possible contributions of arcades to the urban space,
derived from the tendencies and spatial opportunities were discussed and the role of
arcade in redeveloping the central areas was pointed out. And this thesis showed
that arcades may be the alternative to the peripheral shopping centers with their
spatial possibilities and social facilities.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12609562/index.pdf |
| Date | 01 June 2008 |
| Creators | Ozkan, Miray |
| Contributors | Gunay, Baykan |
| Publisher | METU |
| Source Sets | Middle East Technical Univ. |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | M.S. Thesis |
| Format | text/pdf |
| Rights | To liberate the content for public access |
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