Keywords
place, Adaptation, Reuse, Emotional value, Interaction
Document Type
Original Study
Abstract
The architectural image of the place is formed through the use of architecture, which consists of buildings with cultural value and carrying historical meanings and symbols. The new use of historical buildings includes re-adapting the buildings to meet the needs and requirements of the place. The disappearance of the old function leads to the building being neglected and destroyed. Therefore, the reuse of historical buildings preserves their architectural value and the meanings they carry and achieves an emotional link to the place. The research seeks to form the architectural image of the place through its reuse. The research relied on (the evaluation form) to verify and measure the research indicators by distributing them to those with experience and expertise and collecting and analyzing the results. Among the most important results of the research were the following: The presence of activities and use in historic buildings is very important in shaping the image of the place as it is linked to people. The presence of activity leads to the presence of people in the place and preserving the image of the place. One of the most important recommendations of the research is that the use takes into account the nature of the building and the cultural and civilizational values it carries.
Recommended Citation
AlAqbi, Samaa; AL-Yousif, Ibrahim Jawad Kadhim; and F. Al-Nuaimi, Saad
(2024)
"Using Heritage Buildings to Shape the Image of the Place,"
Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning: Vol. 23:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36041/iqjap.2024.148359.1099
DOI
10.36041/iqjap.2024.148359.1099
