Evaluation of Sense of Place in Nasir Al-Molk Mosque with Emphasis on Physical Factors

In recent decades, concepts such as a sense of place have devoted many studies to the literature of architecture. It describes a person-to-place bond in a particular location or environment. Nasir Al-Molk mosque is one of the most important traditional mosques in Shiraz that was built in the Qajar era and annually attracts many travelers to Iran. The mosque is famous for the beautiful patterns created by the reflection of the sun and its unique style and architectural details. This study aims to investigate the most effective physical factors of a sense of place in the Nasir Al-Molk Mosque. The research method used was analytical and field studies and the research method and tools were documentary and library. Using qualitative research methods to collect and review the background of the subject, then according to them the quantitative method, field survey, was applied. Based on the distribution of ۳۰۳ questionnaires among the statistical population, SPSS software and Friedman analysis of variance test obtained significant results. Ultimately, the results indicate that exclusivity, identity, cultural symbols, texture, decoration, color, odor, voice, visual variety, and continuity have the greatest impact from the perspective of people responding to the questionnaire. In creating a sense of place,also, it was observed that Visual & Sensation Factors, Meaning, and Morphological Criteria are more important than others.

کلیدواژه ها:

sense of place ، Nasir Al-Molk ، mosque ، Physical Factor