Deciphering Urban Life: A Multi-Layered Investigation of St. Enoch Square, Glasgow City Centre

Salama, Ashraf M.; Remali, Adel M.; MacLean, Laura

doi:10.26687/archnet-ijar.v11i2.1278

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“…He emphasized the importance of the built environment that is perceived and lived in, and how overlooked these subjective COVID-19 lockdowns and interior spaces experiences are compared to what is conceived and implemented. Telltale signs of this conclusion were also present in their previous studies in which they examined the behavioral impact of urban spaces and their functions on the spatial experiences of the users (Salama et al, 2017). With the pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures, the built environment, especially the interiors, was forced to adapt and change according to its occupants' functional and behavioral needs.…”

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Distress, anxiety, boredom, and their relation to the interior spaces under COVID-19 lockdowns

Diker

Demirkan

2022

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PurposeThis research is based on the idea that interior elements leave a wide variety of impressions on their occupants and that some interiors are likely to have more positive impressions than others. These impressions are especially prevalent when an individual cannot leave their homes for extended periods. The architectural elements of an interior where people are isolated can mitigate the adverse psychological effects.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted by surveying individuals under lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 140 participants completed three different scales (GAD-7, K10, FTB Scale) to measure mental health problems often experienced in isolated and confined environments. Their responses were then associated with the interior environments of the participants.FindingsStatistically significant relationships were identified between the reported interiors and the results of the psychological evaluations. The level of psychological distress was associated with Volume and Visual Variety factors. Susceptibility to generalized anxiety disorder was associated with Visual Variety and Airiness factors. Finally, free time boredom was associated with Volume, Visual Variety, and Airiness factors. The Furniture and Clutter factor did not significantly contribute to any of the psychological evaluations.Originality/valueThe study was performed in response to the severe lockdown measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It successfully highlighted the need for a rethinking of interior design approaches regarding the design for isolated and confined environments.

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Distress, anxiety, boredom, and their relation to the interior spaces under COVID-19 lockdowns

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Demirkan

2022

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“…The user perception survey can be seen as photographic attitude survey where the understanding of the spatial experience is inferred based on photographs of the spaces. Building on the tools developed through previous research (Salama et al , 2017a, b), sets of polar adjectives that aim to determine the users' understanding of what best describes the three examined squares were used. The participants in the survey responded to a number of paired adjectives relevant to each of the three squares.…”

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Assessing public open spaces in Belgrade – A quality of urban life perspective

Vuković

Salama

Mitrović

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PurposeThis paper interrogates the impact of spatial transformations on urban life. It explores the level of individual and group satisfaction and sense of well-being within the urban public realm; this is undertaken by reporting on the outcomes of an assessment study of three key public open spaces in Belgrade, developed from a quality of urban life (QoUL) perspective.Design/methodology/approachA systematic multilevel assessment method is utilised, with the aim of determining the material and immaterial elements that can contribute to an individual's sense of comfort within a public space. The study places emphasis on the functional, social and perceptual attributes as they relate to the physical characteristics of three assessed spaces.FindingsThe assessment study resulted in a systematic overview of the different attributes of the three assessed spaces. With various performance levels within each set of attributes, the study identifies key challenges and problems that could lead towards determining possible opportunities for future local urban interventions and developmental actions.Originality/valueWith the shifts in policies and the associated governance process that redefined the outlook of previously enforced development and urban growth in the last two decades, the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, has undergone significant spatial changes. This has resulted in a certain level of fragmentation in the urban fabric, leading to a number of challenges concerning public health, well-being, safety, accessibility, comfort and urban mobility, to name a few, that need to be better addressed and understood within the local context.

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“…Improving the living condition in the historical urban areas will provide social and cultural satisfaction for its inhabitants, which will consequently create a livable physical environment (Steinberg, 1996). When the urban space provides good quality and variety of social activities, the more it becomes safer and attractive to different social levels to experience an active built environment (Salama et al , 2017). This active urban environment is the key concept for successful urban heritage conservation (Steinberg, 1996).…”

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Heritage-led urban regeneration: the case of “El-Shalalat District”, Alexandria

Abdelhamid

Hakeh

Elfakharany

2021

JCHMSD

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PurposeThe paper aims to clarify threats facing heritage management in developing countries. It investigates the challenges facing the application of the historic urban landscape approach (HUL) in the city of Alexandria in Egypt, where heritage is trapped between unplanned developments from one side and deterioration from another side.Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses SWOT analysis regarding the heritage management approach of the historic site. Site observation, documentary reviews, an online questionnaire (due to the COVID situation) and some interviews with park visitors and shopkeepers have been adopted to capture the changes in the site management, specifically capturing the current status of the site.FindingsThe paper presented an empirical study covering the evolution of heritage management practices. It suggests that building and maintaining the synergy between the government, the private sector and the public is essential for the sustainability of urban development in the city of Alexandria. It also asserts that heritage is a major catalyst of urban regeneration in the city.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper highlights major threats facing Alexandrian heritage. However, it lacks generalizability.Practical implicationsIt suggests inclusive urban conservation strategies that are based on the HUL approach that would revitalize the historic core and assist in preserving both its tangible and intangible heritage. These strategies can help decision makers to develop more sustainable approaches in managing city heritage and achieving sustainable development of the city core.Social implicationsThe paper presents a social implication through involving stakeholders in the sustainable revitalization project of Al-Shalalat district located in the city center of Alexandria.Originality/valueThe paper presents an empirical study that fulfills an identified need for adopting more sustainable strategies in heritage management in Alexandria.

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Deciphering Urban Life: A Multi-Layered Investigation of St. Enoch Square, Glasgow City Centre

Cited by 13 publications

References 7 publications

Distress, anxiety, boredom, and their relation to the interior spaces under COVID-19 lockdowns

Distress, anxiety, boredom, and their relation to the interior spaces under COVID-19 lockdowns

Assessing public open spaces in Belgrade – A quality of urban life perspective

Heritage-led urban regeneration: the case of “El-Shalalat District”, Alexandria

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