Studying Emplacement of Ivan in Architectural Configuration of Mansions Utilizing Space Syntax Method; Case Study: (Traditional Houses of Guilan)

Subject Areas : Architecture and urbanism

Sahar Bashirzadeh ¹ ( Ph.D. Researcher in Architecture, Department of Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran. )
Jamaleddin Soheili ² ( Associate Professor of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran. *(Corresponding author) )
Farshad Mafakher ³ ( Assistant Professor of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran. )

Received: 2020-09-22 Accepted : 2021-01-27 Published : 2021-07-23

Keywords: Vernacular, Ivan, traditional architecture, Space Syntax, mansions,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Guilan vernacular houses have always been subject of research from a variety of aspects in architectural fields. According to fundamental role that Ivan element plays in Guilan architecture with different usages and appearance in a specific region and function, in this article Ivan space will be studied utilizing space syntax theory.Material and Methodology: As case study samples, four traditional mansions that are remains of Iran national heritage have been selected through non-probabilistic purposive sampling. They are located in plain area of Guilan and all are referred to the end of Qajar era and beginning of first Pahlavi epoch. Integration value and penetration of Ivan could be studied by space syntax indicators, j-graphs, mathematics and analyses calculated based on data derived from A graph software specifically assembled for this theory. A descriptive comparative methodology has been employed, in order to study occurrence of spatial configurations and Ivan positions.Discussion and Conclusion: An endeavor to conforming vernacular building style and their way of construction has been made, utilizing space syntax software analyses, j-graphs and indicators like “depth”, “integration”, “ring” and “control value”.Results: Considering decorative and convenient aspects and financial sustainability of habitants of houses, Ivans are built with different features. They demonstrate an eclectic style of construction which will be compelling by distinct integration rate, control value and connection.

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