Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University

Beyond participation, architecting the unknown future: a methodological framework for form-based adaptability

Date: 01.01.2026 article
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This research addresses the “temporal paradox” in architectural design, where even participatory methods produce fixed configurations that constrain future adaptability. It proposes a design methodology focused on creating inherently adaptable built environments capable of meeting the unknown needs of future generations.