Identification of the Components of Sense of Place in Architecture of Houses in First Pahlavi Era in Iran (Case Study: Tabriz)

Abstract

In this article, considering the importance of sense of place in designed space, it has been mainly tried to reach to a brief analysis of the concept of sense of place form different perspectives, its fundamental factors, components, principles and paradigms related to sense of place in first Pahlavi era, by using library and documentary research and related documents. The overall purpose of this research is surveying how the components of sense of place appeared in housing architectural elements of this era. In this regard, four sample cases have been surveyed by the method of phenomenological recognition and with historical analysis approach. These remnants have been surveyed according to the  parameters such as defection removal, regular arrangement, 3)symmetrical structure, decoration, spiritual influence, harmony, and appropriate vocabulary arrangement. The results of survey show that in first Pahlavi era, by organizing the spaces according to the past architecture and also coordination and correlation with surrounding environment, there are still components in these buildings that again create some sense of place in relation to these buildings in human. Considering the main achievement of this article, it is essential to mention that from physical point of view some environment owning specific and distinct character is more successful in the creation of sense of place.