Evaluations of Urban Seating Design Criteria in Case of Zorlu Center and Margi Outlet Malls

Resumo

The aim of the research is to reveal the criteria for improving the design and usage quality of seating furniture. In the scope of the research; The importance of seating elements, location selection, function and ergonomics, material and comfort issues were examined, the design criteria of seating elements were determined and a checklist was created for the design of seating elements according to these criteria. The checklist was examined by on-site detection and observation methods on the seating elements in two shopping malls, one for the upper income group and the other for the middle income group. As a result of the study, it was concluded that more attention should be paid to the conformity of function, social comfort and safety issues, especially in the design of seating areas.