THE INFLUENCE OF LANDMARKS' ENERGY ON THE SOCIAL VITALITY OF THE PLACEBASRA’S LANDMARKS AS A CASE STUDY

Riyam Al-Amara; Noor A.  Almansor

doi:10.30572/2018/KJE/160320

Authors

Riyam Al-Amara PhD in Philosophy of Islamic Architecture, architecture Department, Engineering College,Basra University, Basra
Noor A. Almansor PhD in Urban Design, Architecture Department, Engineering College/Basra University, Basra, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30572/2018/KJE/160320

Keywords:

Basra's landmarks, Spatial energy, Social interaction, Vitality, Symbolism

Abstract

Landmarks are considered essential attractions in city planning and play a role in activating tourism and reviving the region's economy. Still, Basra's landmarks suffer from people's social withdrawal, creating distorted foci of the city fabric. Basra's urban development pursues an ill-considered development policy in developing such places. Therefore, the research considers the role of spiritual values, symbolism, and social dimensions embedded in landmarks to activate the spatial attraction energy. The research aims to identify design variables that create spatial energy in the presence of historical and socially significant landmarks to enhance social interaction and preserve the city's urban aesthetic. This research used a questionnaire and a site survey in multiple case studies to investigate the impact of landmarks' spatial energy on a place's vitality, attraction for people, and surrounding functions. The results identified variables that can help urban designers and authorities develop landmarks and enhance their roles in the city

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