هوية ورمزية المكان من وجهة نظر التصميم الداخليThe identity and symbolism of the place in the viewpoint of interior design

Abstract

Decorating and configuring the shape of buildings is the way in which humans has built its identity, in addition to giving it a special identity to the place. Over time, these spatial identities transform themselves into a cultural identity and are another way of reflecting the customs and traditions of a territory. This research study aims to discuss and present the relationship between the identity of the place and cultural identity with the formation of identity through different tastes and types according to tradition. Traditional components and the formation of design elements are discussed in this study along with the context of communication with cultural identity and place. Hence the importance of this study, which contributes to the dissemination of knowledge about architectural values and their symbolism. This research dealt with some examples of buildings in the Arab Gulf countries and addressed the contemporary architectural identity and its impact on buildings. At the end of the research, a questionnaire was presented that was applied in the State of Kuwait to understand the citizen’s view on identity. The research concluded with several recommendations, such as the importance of understanding the elements of the cultural identity of the place and reshaping it to present heritage buildings in an improved style that facilitates the presentation of the needs of the users of the place.