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Abstract

Aim: In early childhood play; is an important activity in terms of mental and physical development. Another factor that is as crucial as the activity’s itself is the playgrounds. In this context the study, examines the artificial environment created in the sense of atmosphere and fittings by addressing uniformization in indoor playgrounds. The main purpose of the study is to analyze the space-fittings relationship in the context of light, color, texture and material in indoor playgrounds designed for children. Therefore, the effects of these spaces on child development and perception will be evaluated. Method: The field of inquiry has been determined as indoor playgrounds in Cepa-Kentpark-Armada-Next Level-Panora and Gordion shopping centers in Ankara. A questionnaire was applied to academician interior designers and child development specialists working at the universities in Ankara. Statistical data analysis was made using the SPSS Program. Results: A total of 64 designers and child development experts were surveyed within the scope of the research. The importance of color, light, texture and material only on gender in the context of space-child relationship at the point of perception and experiencing the space Color- 2.56 (1.36), Texture- 2.39 (1.39), Material- 2.64 (1,32) and Lighting- 2.19 (1.29). For experts from two different disciplines, creativity- 4.93 (0.26) and security- 4.88 (0.43) are the leading criteria when evaluated in terms of child-space. Conclusion: In this study, it is seen that expert opinions from two different disciplines make similar evaluations in the design of indoor playgrounds.