خلاصة:
Religious ethics are considered as the most influential factors in configuration and development of urban spaces during Islamic era. Thereby, waqf [endowment] tradition as a sublime religious ethic has led to creation of different spaces varying in function in the context of Iranian cities during this period.
This paper tries to investigate the role of endowed buildings in formation and growth of urban spaces in Rey city during Qajar era. Considering the key role of endowed units in formation of Rey city, it is assumed that removal of these units will lead to rupture of historical fabric. In order to answer the research questions, Qajar endowed buildings in the historical fabric of Rey city were studied and the role of endowment in formation and growth of this city and the architectural connection of these buildings was evaluated by documentation and recording (submission) of information
Having compiled the obtained information from written sources with the data achieved by field investigations, it is undoubtedly confirmed that endowment tradition has been influential in space formation and city structural growth of Rey city. It was also found that the most prominent endowed buildings in this city were the organized commercial buildings. Their role in the spatial organization of the city is to the extent that the removal of endowed units can lead to complete rupture of historical fabric structure.
ملخص الجهاز:
The Influence of Endowment in Formation of Urban Spaces in Rey City during Qajar Era Hassan Karimian* Alireza Bahmani** Seyed Mohammadreza Shahabi*** Abstract Religious ethics are considered as the most influential factors in configuration and development of urban spaces during Islamic era.
This paper tries to investigate the role of endowed buildings in formation and growth of urban spaces in Rey city during Qajar era.
In order to answer the research questions, Qajar endowed buildings in the historical fabric of Rey city were studied and the role of endowment in formation and growth of this city and the architectural connection of these buildings was evaluated by documentation and recording (submission) of information Having compiled the obtained information from written sources with the data achieved by field investigations, it is undoubtedly confirmed that endowment tradition has been influential in space formation and city structural growth of Rey city.
As a result, removal of endowed elements from the historical fabric structure can completely lead to rupture of structure and loss of physical identity regarding the association of endowment buildings with social needs of the citizens in Rey city during Qajar era.
B ased on the results of studies in historical cities in Iran, it is confirmed that endowment has a unique and influential role in formation of cities and shaping of urban elements (Kalantari, Salehi & Rostami, 2010: 33-43).
The role of endowment in formation of urban spaces in Qajar era, case study: Rey city.