Transforming heritage into knowledge: a case of adaptive reuse for children in Midyat
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https://doi.org/10.18537/est.v015.n030.a20Keywords:
historical library, historical building, adaptive reuse, cultural heritage, spatial designAbstract
A children’s library is one of the important functions provided by historical buildings for educational and cultural purposes. This study aims to evaluate the use of historical buildings as baby and children’s libraries. The historical building that was reused as the Midyat Baby and Children’s Library was examined in the study area. The suitability of the building for use as a baby and children’s library was analysed and evaluated in terms of ‘accessibility’, ‘spatial design’, ‘interior design’, ‘technical’ and ‘building design’ criteria. As a result of the analyses, it was determined that historic buildings are suitable for use as baby and children’s libraries if they meet the correct design criteria and comply with international historical building conservation regulations. This situation not only ensures the sustainability of the historic building through its reusing but also enables children to learn about cultural heritage through experience.
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