Explaining the Concept of Flexibility in Urban Spaces

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Mahyar Ardeshiri
Beyza Branch, Islamic Azad University
Ahmad Esteghlal
Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University
Iraj Etesam
Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University

Abstract

Nowadays, comprehending urban spaces and the appropriate design of space is a way toward meeting the diversified needs of each citizen. Among this, attention to the flexibility principle as a dynamic of qualified urban space creation can facilitate spaces to provide multiple opportunities for the general public. Accordingly, this study attempts to address the concept of flexibility and realization of it in urban spacing. In order to achieve flexibility in urban space, a new pattern is presented. It is notable that achieving the space at first needs prerequisites including permeability, adaptability, legibility followed by body requisites such as positive outdoor spaces, spaces with multimodal behavioural patterns, multiuse buildings, active frontages and fine amenities. These include constructive elements like activity, place and people. Through preparing such elements, flexibility can emerge in urban spaces into three classes; versatility, convertibility and expansibility at micro and macro scales.

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Ardeshiri, M., Esteghlal, A., & Etesam, I. (2017). Explaining the Concept of Flexibility in Urban Spaces. International Journal of Applied Arts Studies (IJAPAS), 1(1). Retrieved from http://www.ijapas.ir/index.php/ijapas/article/view/33
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Vol 1 No 1 (2016)
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Author Biographies

Mahyar Ardeshiri, Beyza Branch, Islamic Azad University

Department of Art and Architecture,

Assistant Professor

Ahmad Esteghlal, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University

Department of Art and Architecture

Iraj Etesam, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University

Department of Art and Architecture

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