Evaluation of Planting Design in Interiors in Terms of Basic Design Principles

The Example of Istanbul Zorlu Shopping Center

Keywords: Interior Design, Planting Design, Shopping Center, Istanbul Zorlu Center Shopping Mall, Basic Design Principles

Abstract

This study focuses on the importance and value of interior landscaping. Interior landscaping plays a significant role in meeting aesthetic needs in urbanized environments where natural elements are diminishing. Plants are used as natural design elements to complement and enhance artificial spaces. In interior landscaping, it is important to transfer and integrate natural landscapes into indoor spaces. Plants have the ability to shape the environment through appropriate compositions and special designs.

The aim of this study is to evaluate interior landscaping from both technical and aesthetic perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of considering the growth conditions, ecological suitability, and selection of visually appealing containers for the plants used in interior design. The methodology of the research includes a literature review, data evaluation, and the assessment of Istanbul Zorlu Center Shopping Mall as a case study.

This study aims to contribute to interior design by highlighting the technical and aesthetic aspects of interior landscaping. Selecting the right plants, providing suitable growing conditions, and creating visually appealing arrangements are crucial for interior landscaping. The examination of Istanbul Zorlu Center Shopping Mall as a case study emphasizes the implementation of interior landscaping and its relationship with fundamental design principles.

Author Biography

Ufuk Fatih Kucukali, Istanbul Aydin University

Ufuk Fatih Küçükali was born in Istanbul in 1980. After completing the Department of Landscape Architecture at Istanbul University in 2001, he completed his master's and doctorate degrees at Yıldız Technical University, Department of Urban Planning. After starting to work as a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Istanbul Aydın University in 2009, he received the title of Assistant Professor in 2012 and has been working as an Associate Professor since 2017. Ufuk Fatih Küçükali is the author of the books Sustainable Urban Design Criteria - Suggestions for Istanbul and Urban Ecology. In addition, his articles have been published in international peer-reviewed journals such as the Science Citation Index, and in many academic journals scanned in the Scopus index and in architectural field indexes such as The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, DAAI (Design and Applied Arts Index) and Art Index. In addition, there are many book chapters abroad that are cataloged in the US Library of Congress and published by various universities such as Columbia University. He also conducted many international workshops and projects, took part in organizing committees and scientific committees in international symposiums, served as a referee in national and international journals, and was a jury member in architectural competitions. At the same time, there are many master's and doctoral courses and thesis management.

Published
2024-09-03
How to Cite
Kucukali, U. (2024). Evaluation of Planting Design in Interiors in Terms of Basic Design Principles. AIS - Architecture Image Studies, 5(1), 8-19. https://doi.org/10.48619/ais.v5i1.957
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