Rafooneh M Sani
Biographic Data
| ID | 5979315 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rafooneh M Sani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rafooneh M |
| FAMILY NAME | Sani |
| SIGNATURE | SANI R M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Eastern Mediterranean University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9520-6495 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social policy, architecture, and gender inclusivity
Questioning the Meaning of Place in Extended Exile
Within the context of extended displacement, this research examines the meaning of 'place' as perceived by long-term Palestinian refugees residing in two prominent West Bank camps, Balata and Jenin. The study delves into the complex dynamics of place within the context of protracted exile. Using a robust constructivist grounded theory approach, it enables theoretical revelations to surface from empirical evidence collected in the field. Fieldwork…
The symbolic usage of stone beyond its function as a construction material
This study examines the symbolic use of stone beyond its basic function as a construction material in architecture. It investigates the meaning of stone using Iraqi Kurdistan residential architecture as a case study. The theoretical framework of the study is developed through the content analysis method, by applying Hershberger’s basic model of meaning, and by exploring Krampen’s writings on semiotics in architecture. The relevant theoretical fra…
Symbolic Meaning of Transparency in Contemporary Architecture
The history of transparency in architecture demonstrates a long relationship between glass and architecture. Transparent glass architecture has become one of the significant characteristics of 20th century. It has been one of the materials, which were used extensively in construction; and caused a significant change in the built environment, specifically in the 21st century. Nowadays, glass can be seen as one of the basic materials used in contem…
Exploring the semiotic meaning of the first oil city in the Middle East
This study aims to provide a perspective on the symbolic characteristics of oil cities by focusing on the example of the first oil city in the Middle East, Masjed Soleyman city. Studies of oil cities are generally based on their industrial characteristics rather than their symbolic meanings. However, since oil became a distinctive symbol in the Middle East, these cities need to be examined from an altered perspective. Therefore, the present study…
Linking the past and present through symbolic housing features
Linking the past and present has been a major challenge in contemporary architecture as it raises the question of authenticity in design. While the influence of the past in residential architecture seems unavoidable, housing should also incorporate cultural features to uphold communication with their residents. Accordingly, this study suggests that the symbolic use of traditional features could be a useful approach to preserve the link between th…
Exploring the semiotic meaning of the first oil city in the Middle East
This study aims to provide a perspective on the symbolic characteristics of oil cities by focusing on the example of the first oil city in the Middle East, Masjed Soleyman city. Studies of oil cities are generally based on their industrial characteristics rather than their symbolic meanings. However, since oil became a distinctive symbol in the Middle East, these cities need to be examined from an altered perspective. Therefore, the present study…
Linking the past and present through symbolic housing features
Linking the past and present has been a major challenge in contemporary architecture as it raises the question of authenticity in design. While the influence of the past in residential architecture seems unavoidable, housing should also incorporate cultural features to uphold communication with their residents. Accordingly, this study suggests that the symbolic use of traditional features could be a useful approach to preserve the link between th…
Symbolic Meaning of Transparency in Contemporary Architecture
The history of transparency in architecture demonstrates a long relationship between glass and architecture. Transparent glass architecture has become one of the significant characteristics of 20th century. It has been one of the materials, which were used extensively in construction; and caused a significant change in the built environment, specifically in the 21st century. Nowadays, glass can be seen as one of the basic materials used in contem…
Exploring the semiotic meaning of the first oil city in the Middle East
This study aims to provide a perspective on the symbolic characteristics of oil cities by focusing on the example of the first oil city in the Middle East, Masjed Soleyman city. Studies of oil cities are generally based on their industrial characteristics rather than their symbolic meanings. However, since oil became a distinctive symbol in the Middle East, these cities need to be examined from an altered perspective. Therefore, the present study…
Linking the past and present through symbolic housing features
Linking the past and present has been a major challenge in contemporary architecture as it raises the question of authenticity in design. While the influence of the past in residential architecture seems unavoidable, housing should also incorporate cultural features to uphold communication with their residents. Accordingly, this study suggests that the symbolic use of traditional features could be a useful approach to preserve the link between th…
The symbolic usage of stone beyond its function as a construction material
This study examines the symbolic use of stone beyond its basic function as a construction material in architecture. It investigates the meaning of stone using Iraqi Kurdistan residential architecture as a case study. The theoretical framework of the study is developed through the content analysis method, by applying Hershberger’s basic model of meaning, and by exploring Krampen’s writings on semiotics in architecture. The relevant theoretical fra…
Questioning the Meaning of Place in Extended Exile
Within the context of extended displacement, this research examines the meaning of 'place' as perceived by long-term Palestinian refugees residing in two prominent West Bank camps, Balata and Jenin. The study delves into the complex dynamics of place within the context of protracted exile. Using a robust constructivist grounded theory approach, it enables theoretical revelations to surface from empirical evidence collected in the field. Fieldwork…
Social policy, architecture, and gender inclusivity
Archaeology (4 works) · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation (4 works) · Epistemology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Architectural engineering (3 works) · Architecture (3 works) · Art (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Aesthetics (2 works)