The relationship between physical form and attachment to communal spaces in the dominant type of low-rise residential complexes in Tehran

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Amirreza Shahidi ¹ , Fahimeh Motazedian ^{2 *}

1 - Department of Architecture, Pardis Branch, Islamic Azad University, Pardis, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Pardis Branch, Islamic Azad University, Pardis, Iran

Received: 2025-05-17 Accepted : 2025-06-10 Published : 2025-06-15

Keywords: Sense of attachment to place, Physical factors, Linear residential complex, Communal space,

Abstract :

Nowadays, the communal space, which is considered the most important common area of ​​life in residential area, has largely lost its ability to be sociable. The sense of attachment, as a factor connecting humans and places, plays an important role in the revitalization of such spaces and a correct understanding of the physical factor as a fundamental concept in defining such spaces, can stimulate this sense of attachment. The goal of this study is to identify the relationship between the physical body and the sense of attachment to communal spaces in the dominant type of low-rise residential complexes in Tehran, namely the linear type with low density of residential units. The research methodology includes library studies, questionnaires and recording behavioral observations of residents in the communal spaces of the complexes. By reviewing the literature and synthesizing the opinions of scholars in the field, research indicators were selected and physical components were extracted from them. Then, experimental testing and questionnaire distribution were conducted and Simultaneously, behavioral observations were recorded through regular daily visits. Finally, the quantitative data from 256 questionnaires were analyzed using relevant software tools. The research findings indicate the significant role of physical factors on the level of residents' attachment to the communal spaces of residential complexes. The "subjective" indicator has a greater impact on the sense of attachment than the "objective" indicator. Among the objective components, "Physical Identity", "Environmental Factors", "Affordance", "Visual Proportions" and among the subjective components, " Penetrability", "collective memory", " Security and Comfort" and " Playfulness and Vitality" in order of priority, have the greatest impact on residents' sense of attachment to the communal spaces of residential complexes.

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