An inquiry into visual representation in urban design: Taksim square urban design competitions in 1987 and 2020

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2024-9

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Özkan, Hazal

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Urban design competitions have long been regarded as a valuable tool in the realm of spatial design. They are heavily influenced by current design trends and changes. As such, these competitions serve as a platform for professionals in the field to showcase their expertise, stay abreast of the latest developments, and contribute to the evolution of urban design as a practice. This thesis operates urban design competitions as a base for examining the transformation of visual representation. This study delves into the changes in representation depending on different periods through a critical analysis of posters and visuals in urban design competitions, with a particular emphasis on the framework of Taksim urban design competitions. Taksim Square is a dynamic urban hub that has undergone significant changes over the years and has been the site of important events. It has served as a critical canvas for urban designers, architects, artists, and the public to express their creativity. This location was the venue for two competitions with similar programs and concerns, but they were held in different periods. The representation, which is subject to change as it evolves within the context of respective periods, designers, and specifications, is discussed through these competitions. This thesis embarks on analysing the representational forms of two competitions in Taksim, scrutinised under three principal categories: form, program, and context. These categories facilitate a comprehensive discourse on design methodologies and the multifaceted impact of their representations, thereby offering a holistic understanding of the subject matter. A detailed comparison of the competitions in two different periods was constructed by developing the sub-themes of these concepts. In the course of this study, a comprehensive matrix was formulated, outlining the nuances through the employment of keywords. This matrix serves as a resource, providing a structured framework that encapsulates the intricate distinctions uncovered during the research process. To accomplish this, this thesis uses a method that combines archival scanning, discourse analysis, and visual analysis.

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Visual representation, Taksim square, Urban design, Competitions

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/111365

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis