Different Phenomena for the Transformation of Multi -functionality of Domestic Spaces and Relevant Product Use Practices

Different Phenomena for the Transformation of Multi -functionality of Domestic Spaces and Relevant Product Use Practices

Nasır, Esra Bici

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In this paper, it is aimed to perform a reading on the different qualities of the notion of the multi-functionality of the domestic space and relevant units, furniture, artefacts and items through three different phenomena that have emerged throughout the analysis of the repertoire of the home cultures of Turkish society. Firstly, the phenomenon of ‘Multi-functional Central Space and the Mobile Objects’ which traditional and local lifestyles dominate is considered. After that, the multifunctionality qualities of the domestic space and the related units are analysed through the adoption process with modernization and Westernization tendencies after the foundation of Turkish Republic. Along with the analysis of the dichotomies between the family sitting room and the living room and related use notions, the phenomenon of ‘Multi-functional Sitting Room and the Inconspicuous Objects’ is defined and interpreted. For the contemporary era, the multifunctionalities of the living room and the furniture is considered through everyday practices to the living room area which has also a more informal identity than the previous periods. In this case, the multi-uses of the stable furniture together with different equipments are discussed. For the analysis of the contemporary living rooms and furniture, the recent issues of the home magazines were analysed. Through this analysis, the third phenomenon around the multi-functionality axe emerged: ‘Multi-functional Living Room and the Multi-functional Objects’.

In this paper, it is aimed to perform a reading on the different qualities of the notion of the multi-functionality of the domestic space and relevant units, furniture, artefacts and items through three different phenomena that have emerged throughout the analysis of the repertoire of the home cultures of Turkish society. Firstly, the phenomenon of ‘Multi-functional Central Space and the Mobile Objects’ which traditional and local lifestyles dominate is considered. After that, the multifunctionality qualities of the domestic space and the related units are analysed through the adoption process with modernization and Westernization tendencies after the foundation of Turkish Republic. Along with the analysis of the dichotomies between the family sitting room and the living room and related use notions, the phenomenon of ‘Multi-functional Sitting Room and the Inconspicuous Objects’ is defined and interpreted. For the contemporary era, the multifunctionalities of the living room and the furniture is considered through everyday practices to the living room area which has also a more informal identity than the previous periods. In this case, the multi-uses of the stable furniture together with different equipments are discussed. For the analysis of the contemporary living rooms and furniture, the recent issues of the home magazines were analysed. Through this analysis, the third phenomenon around the multi-functionality axe emerged: ‘Multi-functional Living Room and the Multi-functional Objects’.

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DOI: 10.5151/despro-icdhs2014-0033

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esra nasir; "Different Phenomena for the Transformation of Multi -functionality of Domestic Spaces and Relevant Product Use Practices", p-259-264. In: Tradition, Transition, Tragectories: major or minor influences? [=ICDHS 2014 - 9th Conference of the International Committee for Design History and Design Studies]. São Paulo: Blucher, 2014.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/despro-icdhs2014-0033