A Study of 'Culture-Space' Interaction in İstanbul: Kagithane District

Abstract

The aim of this research is, to make a study on different cultures that is seen in Kağıthane-Gürsel District in the City of İstanbul, with regarding their interaction with urban open spaces preferences. In relation with this aim, this study examines the impact of Turkish culture on Arab societies that live in Istanbul and focuses on the interaction between culture and space from the perspective of dealing with cultural diversity in the City. Also, the history of Kağıthane is analyzed through historical and present site pictures to understand the historical value of the District more clearly and physical analysis has been done for the case study area Gürsel District in point of topography, figure-ground, transportation, building type and green area. The methodology of the study is composed of a descriptive approach including a questionnaire that is done with 90 people selected from the case study area. The results are analyzed through statistical analysis within the quantitative research method approach. In conclusion, it is found that different cultures have an effect on the adaptation process of the Arab communities from the perspective of the user preferences in public spaces.