نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه هنر و معماری اسلامی، دانشکده هنر و معماری اسلامی، دانشگاه بین المللی امام رضا ع، مشهد، ایران
2 دانشیار گروه شهرسازی، واحد مشهد، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، مشهد، ایران.
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
This research aims to describe, explain, and analyze the process of spatial alteration, through which a mere physical entity (Site) is transformed into a meaningful, lived structure imbued with environmental values (Place). This is achieved by investigating the interactive relationship between the spatial capacities of a site and the environmental affordances of a place, thereby redefining its functions, perceptions, and identities. Conceptually, this alteration is a synthesis of environmental renewal, reconstruction, and retrofitting. The necessity for this inquiry stems from a critical observation: without a coherent framework, interventions in architecture and urbanism often degrade a site into a mere physical form that subjugates environmental capacities to human demands.
Methodologically, this qualitative study employs a bricolage approach, leveraging its flexibility to synthesize theories and resources from architecture, urban planning, philosophy, geography, and ecology. Utilizing MAXQDA software for a library-based data analysis, the study deconstructs multifaceted concepts such as 'site', 'place', 'environmental affordance', and 'alteration' through systematic coding and conceptual analysis of scholarly texts. The research process began by identifying a discursive context, followed by the formulation of a constructivist model to map the core concepts. This was followed by a stakeholder analysis of key actors, identifying their power dynamics and objectives. The identification of unexpected findings or ‘surprises’ challenged initial assumptions and led to the creation of a scenario portfolio. This portfolio models alternative futures for the spatial alteration of place, allowing for a multifaceted, dynamic, and non-linear exploration of the phenomenon. This constructivist and reflective process culminates in a conceptual model that illustrates the feedback loop between a site’s capacities and a place’s affordances, framing their synergy as the core of the alteration process.
The findings yielded four distinct scenarios for spatial alteration: "Algorithmic Smart Places," "Community-Based Eco-Compatible Places," "Consumptive and Fragmented Places," and "Dynamic and Synergistic Places through Adaptation". Furthermore, the study confirmed four research hypotheses, revealing that spatial alteration is a dynamic, multi-faceted process shaped by the interplay of technological, economic, social, ecological, and political forces. The quality of the resultant place is intrinsically dependent on the management of these interactions and the prioritization of values such as justice, sustainability, and meaning. The final analytical model provides a framework for understanding this complexity, guiding the alteration process toward the creation of places that are rich not only physically but also socially, culturally, and experientially. Analysis of current trends suggests a trajectory toward consumptive or algorithmically controlled places, yet growing socio-ecological awareness could bolster the potential for more eco-compatible and dynamic scenarios.
In conclusion, this research presents a conceptual framework and practical strategies for the regeneration of urban spaces and the enhancement of their identity, function, and perceived quality. The proposed scenarios serve as heuristic tools for theoretical exploration across different contexts and as practical instruments for participatory planning workshops, aiding in the formulation of flexible and adaptive urban policies. This study contributes to theoretical knowledge and professional practice in architecture and urbanism, aspiring to foster the creation of places that are not merely spaces for living, but environments for collective well-being.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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