Journal of Iranian Cultural Research

Journal of Iranian Cultural Research

The interaction of lifestyle and housing and their reflection in the interior spaces: Case study of Armenians’ houses in Tehran

Document Type : Scientific Research Manuscript

Authors
A. Babakhani 1
A. Yazdanfar 2
S. Norouzian-Maleki 3
1 M.A. Student of Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
10.22035/jicr.2021.441
Abstract
In a minority society, culture is more tangible and locates the individual in the larger society. So far, in terms of Armenian lifestyle (in housing) and dealing with it closely, few studies have been conducted. The present study is based on the principle that one of the main pillars of housing quality is the connection of the house with the culture by which the people live. To improve the quality of housing in which a family resides with-in a certain community who share common characteristics, it is necessary to increase the cultural and habitat correspondence. The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of lifestyle on housing and subsequent effects of Armenian social and individual lifestyle patterns on their neighborhood, the exterior and interior layout and how to use housing. Before results analysis, to achieve the research objectives through a mixed re-search method, case studies have been taken in an Armenian neighborhood of Tehran. Also, in qualitative part of the study, daily life of the residents in the housing and out-side area, as well as short interviews with residents have been conducted and validated using space syntax analysis techniques. The results show that people engage in activities throughout the day, week, month and year, depending on everything that goes into their lifestyle. These are reflected in specific functions in specific places of the house and eventually, there are spaces that are more important regarding to Armenians’ activities.
Keywords
Housing
Lifestyle
Housing Interaction
Armenians of Tehran
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  • Receive Date 29 May 2020
  • Revise Date 02 August 2021
  • Accept Date 19 December 2021