A Comparison of the Traditional Tandırevi and the Modern Kitchen in the Context of Social Interaction and Visibility
Theory, Design, Planning and Praxis Perspectives in the Context of Space Building and City, Fatma Zehra ÇAKICI, Editör, Vizetek, Ankara, ss.216-233, 2026
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Yayınevi: Vizetek
- Basıldığı Şehir: Ankara
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.216-233
- Editörler: Fatma Zehra ÇAKICI, Editör
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The spatial organisation of houses has been shaped by the climatic, cultural and socio-economic conditions of their geographical location, seeking to strike a balance between privacy, climate adaptation, flexibility and social interaction. Throughout history, domestic spaces have undergone physical transformation and changes in their functional and social relationships. While multi-functional spaces form the centre of daily life in traditional houses, their function has been redefined in various ways in modern houses. In regions with a harsh continental climate, such as Erzurum, the tandırevi is a distinctive space combining heating, food preparation and social interaction. However, in modern houses, the kitchen was initially separated from other living areas due to technological advancements and changing lifestyles. Yet, through open-plan design approaches, it has once again become a social space. This study compares the tandırevi in traditional Erzurum houses with the modern kitchen in terms of spatial location, visibility, and social interaction. Visibility Graph Analysis (VGA) results show that the tandırevi is a central, highly visible social hub in traditional dwellings. In modern homes, the kitchen plays a similar social role, particularly in open-plan layouts. This shows that the social centre of the home has evolved over time.