Renovation of blocks of typical low-rise buildings 1940-1950 in Samara in the paradigm of contextual design

Abstract

The prospects for the renovation of residential blocks of the 1940-1950s in the paradigm of contextual design are determined. For this purpose, the structure and morphology of neighborhoods was studied, the main types and characteristic features of the existing urban fabric were identified. An analysis was carried out of the quality of the existing environment of the territories, their provision with transport and social infrastructure. A judgment is given about the nature and specificity of renovation, taking into account the existing urban planning context, the historical memory of people, and the richness of the environment. The thesis about the historical value of typical low-rise buildings and the uniqueness of the urban morphology of the research object is substantiated. The boundaries of the renovation areas have been determined. A list of areas for proposed renovation is given. Principles for the renovation of built-up areas of the 1940-1950s have been developed, as well as models illustrating an operational approach to solving the problem.