The Analyzing of The Spatial System of Mashhad Homes since 1925 to present (the last century) with the approach of space syntax

Home as the first human shelter reflects the Inhabitants social and cultural relations. Since home space configuration affects individual and social relations of the inhabitants, it seems that by analyzing the home space system of Mashhad,, the inhabitants’ social relations with others can be perceived. This research analyzes home space system changes from 1925 to present in Mashhad city by space syntax technique. The research method of this study is a combination of descriptive, analytical methods and logical reasoning. Also the data is collected from library research, field studies and space syntax software (UCL Depthmap). Results of this study show that, since 1925 to present, the homes patterns have been changed from introverted to extroverted homes, and homes Spatial organization have been changed from central yards at introverted homes to corridors, distribution spaces and halls, respectively at extroverted homes. The Spatial organization of extroverted homes have been shifted first to axial then radial and finally central. Also private space plays an important role in present homes which were neglected in the past. It seems that the definition of Private zone in homes has been revised and separation between guest space and host space has been reduced in recent years