User Perceptions of Shopping Centres with Different Spatial Configurations

This is the first study in literature investigating effects of different spatial configurations (open, semi-open and enclosed) shopping centres on user perceptions. The aim this to determine centres’ perceptions users, investigate current trends predict likely designs for consumer-wise future. Accordingly, open-air Konya Bedesten Bazaar, Forum Bornova Shopping Centre, enclosed Kule Site Centre were selected as sample areas. questionnaire was administered 300 participants participants’ demographic characteristics, reasons choosing visiting centre, physical, landscape sensory participants. According results data analysis obtained by SPSS program, it has been determined that contemporary consumer less interested places, longing traditional bazaar. In addition configuration, market images local values seen be perceptually prioritized consumers. context, very important centres, which are a new trend emulate features, establish relationship with open air environment, use real equipment such green-water element, urban furniture strengthens perception city centres. addition, concept "freshness" specified most users. It essential due forming basis determining design criteria future creating fictions according requirements, theoretical studies related this. contributes providing valuable insights planners, architects, investors terms