The Impact of Changes in Environmental Meanings on Users’ Perceptions: A Case Study of Infill Architecture in the Historic Bazaar of Tabriz

Changes in environmental meanings significantly impact users' perceptions of infill architecture within historic contexts, particularly the UNESCO-listed Tabriz Historic Bazaar. The study reveals that modifications in both physical and non-physical components alter reactive and visual aspects of environmental meanings, affecting user cognition, interpretation, and valuation at multiple levels. These alterations are influenced by functional, historical, cultural, and social factors, underscoring the complex interplay between heritage preservation and user experience. The research employed a deductive method, analyzing 350 questionnaires from tradespeople, customers, and residents to assess perceptions of infill architecture's impact on the bazaar's environmental meanings.

Gharehbaglou, M., & Ardabilchi, I. (2021). The Impact of Changes in Environmental Meanings on Users’ Perceptions: A Case Study of Infill Architecture in the Historic Bazaar of Tabriz. ACE: Architecture, City and Environment, 16(47). https://doi.org/10.5821/ace.16.47.9638