چکیده:
The objective of this article is to present the established components with regard to the visual quality and legibility of Isfahan city according to Lynch’s theory. Data was gathered in Isfahan mainly by way of observation and interviews. Additional information was obtained from historical data and urban documents. In the opinion of the citizens, the Zayandehrood River, as a natural urban component, plays the most prominent role in the image-ability and legibility of the city. Moreover, the Siose and Khajoo Bridges, being symbolic urban components built on the river, play a vital role in the visual quality of the city. Thus, it can be said that a creative mix of natural and man-made urban components could advance the impression of the city and also instil the citizens of Isfahan with a feeling of pride.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Student of Urban Anthropology, Islamic Azad University Received 5 May 2013 Revised 20 July 2013 Accepted 21 September 2013 The objective of this article is to present the established components with regard to the visual quality and legibility of Isfahan city according to Lynch’s theory.
Urban signs actually play an important role in forming a clear impression of the city in the minds of the citizens.
Graphical signs are defined as urban components that assist in forming a legible and clear impression of a city in the minds of its citizens.
Lynch (1960) was of the opinion that natural urban elements can play a crucial role in the construction of a city’s image in the minds of citizens and also create connections and urban aesthetics.
Another key factor in achieving urban aesthetics is light, which is especially important at night as it helps to form a clear impression of the city in the minds of its citizens.
/ Figure 7: Zayandeh Rood/River / Figure (8): Chahar Bagh-e Paeen Street / Figure (9): Chahar Bagh-e Bala Avenue Symbolic Urban Signs in Isfahan According to this study, the Khaju and Siosepol bridges are the two most important constructions that have formed an impression of the city in the minds of its citizens (see Figures 10 and 11).
This is because the natural urban sign of the Za yandeh Rood/River and the symbolic urban signs of the Khaju and Siosepol Bridges with the Naghsh-e Jahan Square could create a strong impression in the minds of citizens and also enhance the visual quality of the city.