MODULAR DESIGN APPROACH OF MASTER SİNAN'S SINGLE-DOMED PROVINCIAL MOSQUES

Abstract

As there have been several researches on Master Sinan and his mosque architecture, there could be some more innovative interests and potentials on them, spatial configuration in particular. It cannot also be defined clearly how this configuration operates in rural mosques rather than the 'selatin' mosques due to the fact that they are more visible in the public space. Hence, 4-single domed, five dome double arcaded mosques of Master Sinan located at different regions of Anatolia have been selected within the scope of this thesis. The mosques examined are; Tekirdağ Rüstem Pasha, Diyarbakır Behram Pasha, İzmit Pertev Pasha and Kayseri Kurşunlu Mosques. In addition to these mosques selection from different regions, more than one were examined analytically thereby further strengthening the basis of comparison. Architectural characteristics of these mosques were examined separately including support system design, changes related with environmental factors, dimensional characteristics, plan design, local effects. The data obtained as a result of these analyses were utilized for identifying the form of the spatial elements as well as their proportions. The parameters obtained from the analytical examinations were combined thus laying the foundations of the modular analysis method. The numerical parameters of the mosques obtained in accordance with this foundation along with the unit module were determined thus completing the modular analyses of these structures. The analyses were carried out for each mosque by first processing the proportional values in one and two dimensions as well as by considering the volumetric forms in three dimensions. Thus, the data acquired at the plan level were controlled at the cross-section and elevation planes in addition to evaluating different impacts. The findings acquired were assessed for all mosques separately and as a whole supported by figures and tables.