Prospective Aspect of Topography: The Example of The Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) in Istanbul

The Grand Bazaar was constructed, there have been significant changes in shopping practices. Particularly the spread of Global trade boosted opening new centres, high-street department stores and malls. Despite all these habits, still continues to be an actively used area; it has never lost its customer interest socially vivid atmosphere. This research explores reasons why not social dynamism over course time? question various answers, but this argues that one them is particularly related peculiar spatial formation encourages interactions. In account; methodologically focuses on two main components, are: how spatially constructed experienced by users. These purposes will accomplished analyses writings drawings important Western travellers. It revealed articulated topographical account, eliminates boundaries between spaces thus people. continually enhances mutual relationships inside outside. study topographic approach which much representative qualities; re-expression exterior appearance building shape profile or any stylistic display, more create open venue a stage connectivity interior worlds, ergo individual collective lives. As result, demonstrates Bazaar's attitude lends 'formative' aspect architectural context. tries abolish borders emphasizing aspects such as permeability, spatiality, delay order in-between environment, also common ground.