A Research on Factors Affecting Visual Perception in Architecture

Abstract

The mental processes that an individual starts to develop from the moment he/she is born and continue throughout his/her life differ according to the society, level of education, past and current cultural environment and the experiences he/she is going through. Visual perception may differ from individual to individual. Therefore, the quality of the visual formations in the environment is an important factor in the formation of visual perception. Visual perception is a component that enables users and designers to meet in a common language, in other words, it has an impact on how architects present the design to users. It can be said that architecture and design is a discipline shaped around visuality and has an important role in the perception environment. Therefore, it is important for both the user and the designer architect to create the structures and designs to be designed by taking into account the title of visual perception. Visual perception criteria should not be ignored, especially in the design of living spaces or places where more time is spent. It is aimed to examine the factors affecting visual perception.