The external architecture of the plazas may be considered by users to be remarkable and users prefer plazas for this reason, but the real situation is a little deeper than that. No matter how aesthetic and interesting the exterior architecture is, if the interior architecture of the building is not successful, that structure becomes useless. You can ensure the real success of a structure with functional and at the same time aesthetic designs that you will apply indoors.
So what kind of ways can be followed in interior architectural designs for a successful plaza?
First of all, when users enter the plaza, the first message they should feel should be “welcome”. For users who enter the building with feelings of arrival and anticipation, you should create a warm and welcoming main hall. A preliminary explanation can be made about high ceilings with flashy lighting elements, wide and dramatic stairs or ergonomic seating groups offering comfortable relaxation areas and other designs planned deeper into the plaza for users.
With the skylights that you can use in various sizes, you can also create a bright and clean image in this entrance area. Considering how important natural light is in indoor spaces when you use a lot of natural light in this entrance area, you can also see the positive effects on users with the eye.
Before starting the aesthetic designs in the plaza, you should make sure that efficient space planning has been done.
- A circulation that continues uninterrupted inside the plaza
- Divided into functional zones; containing areas necessary for relaxation, entertainment, and commercial activities
- If there are any, decoupled connections between functions can be provided without interruption
- If any, the technical requirements of these functions can be visually hidden from users
if you can create spatial planning, you will have created a system in which the activities in the plaza can function smoothly. Special routes can be created inside the plaza by controlling the flow of pedestrian traffic inside the plaza with certain discovery areas and focal points. After that, the second stage is to determine the aesthetic details of this system.
In aesthetic details, the qualities of the target audience that will come to the plaza are very important. In the aesthetic decisions you will make inside the plaza, preferences should be made taking into account the psycho-social positions of the masses who will come to the plaza. According to the determined style, certain groupings are made of materials such as glass, steel, concrete, wood, and stone and create a texture-color harmony throughout the design. A well-chosen color palette can evoke certain moods and emotions, whether it is a lively and energetic atmosphere or a calm and thoughtful environment.
In addition, the use of natural elements, such as decked gardens or water features, can further enhance the connection between the interior and the environment.
Considering that we live in the digital age, we need to integrate technology into the design in interior architectural designs. For example, with intelligent lighting systems, you can create different atmospheres with certain periods during the day, sometimes calm, sometimes dynamic moods on users. In addition, you can use many more audio-visual technological products, such as interactive displays. Presentations of local businesses can be made with technological devices, and art and cultural exhibitions can be organized. By integrating technology in interior architectural designs, you can attract the interest of both technology-savvy user masses and ensure that your designs keep up with the times more easily in future technological developments.
The plazas have a wide range of services, from art exhibitions to national shows, fairs to private or social gatherings. In such a wide service network, creating a special area for each service covers a very large square meter in terms of area. As with versatile building solutions, designing a smaller number of spaces that can accommodate multiple functions instead of creating a different space for each function will both save square meters and encourage development throughout the design. With suggestions such as modular sections, movable furniture, and movable space limiters, you can ensure that the space is shaped according to different functions. In this way, you will have multiple different functions, and a different user group within each function in your plaza.
How can this contribute?
The main purpose of the plazas is to provide services to as many people as possible, whether from within the city or from outside the city, as a symbol of the city where they are located. You can measure how successful your design is with the majority of the user masses who will come to your plaza.
As with many other structures today, your application of sustainable designs in the interior architecture of plazas will bring you very positive results in the coming years. In a plaza with environmentally sensitive design principles, energy-saving lighting systems, natural ventilation, passive cooling, systems that ensure minimal waste disposal to the environment, etc. there should be many options. Solutions such as integrating recycled materials into the interior architectural design, green roofs, rainwater collection, and cleaning systems help to create a greener and more environmentally friendly space.
We mentioned that plazas are urban icon. From this point of view, plazas also become an urban example. You should use the principles of sustainable design in plazas to set an example for urban development and create nature-integrated designs in interior architecture.
The interior architecture of the plazas is a careful combination of design and functionality, creating unforgettable spaces that captivate the senses and encourage social interaction. From the sense of arrival to the uninterrupted flow of movement, from aesthetic harmony to the integration of technology and the emphasis on sustainability, every element contributes to the overall experience of a plaza. Getting professional help to create unique spaces for you in such a layered structure will save you from many headaches. As Ankara Riva Interior Architecture, we are by your side with our design and application team, which has been carrying out successful projects since 2006. You can contact us to get more information.