Browsing by Author "Erdogan, E."

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Applying Feng Shui to Enhance Interior Quality in Restaurants: A Comparative Study of Spatial Perception Between Architects and Non-Architects
(Emerald Publishing, 2025) Erdogan, E.; Gokdemir, G.; Erdoğan, H.A.
Purpose – This study aims to explore perceptual similarities and differences between architects and non-architects regarding restaurant interiors designed according to the Five Elements principle of Feng Shui through a mixed-method approach. It investigates whether such spaces can achieve a shared aesthetic appeal, supporting the identification of design principles that contribute to creating high-quality interiors broadly appreciated by users. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed a mixed-methods approach integrating qualitative and quantitative analyses. A total of 120 participants (60 architects and 60 non-architects) evaluated 20 visual stimuli, generated from four real restaurant interiors modelled according to Feng Shui principles, based on general aesthetics, liking and warmth. Findings – The results revealed significant divergences between architects and non-architects in their evaluations of general aesthetics, liking and warmth. However, both groups exhibited a notable consensus regarding modern restaurant interiors that incorporated all Five Elements, highlighting the principle’s capacity to promote shared aesthetic appreciation within these settings. Practical implications – The findings demonstrate that balanced Feng Shui principles can enhance user satisfaction, support employee well-being and strengthen restaurant performance, thereby offering applicable design principles for designers and hospitality professionals. Social implications – The findings indicate that designs reinforcing perceptions of comfort, warmth and shared appreciation can support users’ well-being, encourage positive social interactions and enhance spatial experience, particularly in the context of hospitality. Originality/value – This pioneering empirical study in environmental psychology evaluates the influence of Feng Shui on spatial perception, highlighting its potential as a framework for creating high-quality spaces that foster shared appreciation among diverse user groups. By adopting a mixed-methods strategy, it aligns with the framework of evidence-based design (EBD) and extends its application specifically to restaurant interiors. © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited
Integrating Auditory Perception into Architectural Education and Design
(Polish Mineral Engineering Society, 2025) Erdogan, E.; Erdoğan, H.A.
This study extends the scope of architecture beyond visual perception by exploring the parallelism between visual and auditory experiences. It aims to examine the potential outcomes of integrating auditory elements into the design process. Investigating the relationship between auditory stimuli and architecture within the context of design language, the study adopts an experimental approach to explore various dimensions, such as the interaction between sound and architectural thinking and its influence on design processes. Through two-and three-dimensional abstractions of auditory compositions—processed as non-visual design inputs—the study seeks to enhance students' creative thinking capacities. In this context, it examines how variations in auditory tones and stylistic changes influence basic design exercises and architectural reflections. The research consists of an experimental study involving 14 students from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, at Selcuk University. Over several weeks, students were exposed to two distinct auditory environments—one characterized by harmony and balance, the other by intensity and dynamism—and tasked with creating designs based on rhythm and structure. To strengthen the study and obtain more objective data, an additional phase was introduced, where the same participants were assigned a different design task—furniture design—following the same methodological approach. This allowed for a comparative analysis of how auditory influences extended across different design contexts. To analyze the relationship between auditory input and basic design, as well as its impact on architectural form, the collected data were systematically structured. The findings indicate that in two separate experiments conducted with the same participants, individuals produced softer lines and forms when exposed to more harmonious stimuli, whereas they preferred sharper, more rigid lines and forms when engaging with high-intensity auditory input. © 2025, Polish Mineral Engineering Society. All rights reserved.