Architectural Creation Research Articles

Непрерывность развития архитектурного образа города

The problem of continuous development of the urban environment brings to mind the historical process of building development and the phased formation of the city image. The tasks dictated by ethical and legal restrictions when working in the historical environment are increasingly in conflict with traditional architectural creativity. This fact makes us think about the possibilities of further development of the image of the city.

Authorship, co-authorship, and creativity in architecture. Drawing, notation and representation

The notion of authorship in architecture has been connected to the prominence of drawing as an autographic record of the design process since the Renaissance. The conditions and limits considering the co-authorship of a work are analyzed and a classification is proposed in relation to the different ways of considering authorship within the complex process of architectural production when several actors are involved. The role of creativity in this process is also studied regarding the context of the disciplinary past. Finally, we analyze the progressive fading of authorship concerning this graphic record of the process with the emergence of new technologies or the progressive transdisciplinary specialization that spurs the consideration of other kinds of non-graphic relationships between author and work.

Research on Architectural Design Based on Stable Diffusion

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, its application in the field of architectural design has gradually become a research hotspot. In particular, Stable Diffusion technology shows its unique advantages and potential in the production of architectural renderings, which has attracted wide attention. In this paper, the application of Stable Diffusion technology in architectural creation is deeply discussed, aiming at providing new perspectives and ideas for architectural design and promoting the innovation and development of architectural design process.

The benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence image generators for architectural ideation: Study of an alternative human-machine co-creation exchange based on sketch recognition

This paper deals with creative co-design between human and machine. It presents an alternative design method based on an emerging technology of sketch interpretation to support co-creation and collaborative creativity in architecture. This technology embraces spontaneity in design by generating inspirational images linked to the architect’s sketches. Our research aims to determine the benefits and challenges of this alternative instrumentation. We are developing a Wizard of Oz test method by immersing several designers in a studio instrumented by this human-machine co-creation technology. We analyze quantitatively and qualitatively the single-designer ideation activity of these subjects. We then investigate the integration of this co-creation instrumentation within the framework of a team design involving several architects. This confirms known benefits such as speeding-up and freeing-up of ideation and highlights the need for designers to evaluate sketched ideas by means of images simulating their real-life rendering, as well as the need for inspiration to materialize the premises of ideas that are still vague.

The Concept of Difference in Architecture: Transpositions Between Insides and Outsides

Postmodernity unhorsed the subject as powerful creator of life, showing not only that it is not in direct correspondence with the world, but furthermore that it is not even in control of itself. In this context, philosophy introduced an understanding of the world based on the concept of difference. Specifically, structuralism acknowledged difference as a poetics of ambiguity in the service of communication, while poststructulalism proclaimed difference as the impossibility of meaning. In this paper, we critically interpret these approaches in reference to the criterion of interiority/exteriority. Difference under structuralism introduces meaning as totally inside constructed, although towards outside operating. The figurative internalization of the postmodern architecture presents exactly the disconnection of meaning-making processes from the social context and their orientation towards consumption’s external experience. In addition, under the poststructuralist conception of difference the meaning lies exclusively outside and the corresponding trends of architectural creation, while in a way approximating freedom, seem also to contribute to a cultural disempowerment of critical ways of life and thinking. In distance both from the subject’s restriction inside and its abandonment in the tragedy of the outside, we suggest a Bakhtinian conception of difference which allows a creative continuous motion between interiority and exteriority, by both decomposing and producing meaning, always within the conflictual reality. In this direction, architecture may call for a spatial ethos of justice, a carnival polyphonic space of open boundaries between insides and outsides, which, although retaining their identities, they do not construct impenetrable territories as, in a sense, they are always at the critical limit.

Rapid pedestrian‐level wind field prediction for early‐stage design using Pareto‐optimized convolutional neural networks

AbstractTraditional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods used for wind field prediction can be time‐consuming, limiting architectural creativity in the early‐stage design process. Deep learning models have the potential to significantly speed up wind field prediction. This work introduces a convolutional neural network (CNN) approach based on the U‐Net architecture, to rapidly predict wind in simplified urban environments, representative of early‐stage design. The process of generating a wind field prediction at pedestrian level is reformulated from a 3D CFD simulation into a 2D image‐to‐image translation task, using the projected building heights as input. Testing on standard consumer hardware shows that our model can efficiently predict wind velocities in urban settings in less than 1 ms. Further tests on different configurations of the model, combined with a Pareto front analysis, helped identify the trade‐off between accuracy and computational efficiency. The fastest configuration is close to seven times faster, while having a relative loss, which is 1.8 times higher than the most accurate configuration. This CNN‐based approach provides a fast and efficient method for pedestrian wind comfort (PWC) analysis, potentially aiding in more efficient urban design processes.

Exploring the Impact of Ai on Architectural Creativity and Efficiency

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the architectural industry, enhancing both creativity and efficiency. This study explores AI's impact on construction practice, aiming to clarify its role in enhancing creative efficiency and streamlining operations. Through a literature review, it examines AI's transformative effects on design processes and key tools for integration into the industry. The research focuses on AI's role in enhancing architectural creativity and efficiency, using real-life case studies to illustrate its benefits. It also explores how AI streamlines operations, improves resource utilization and accelerates project timelines. By highlighting dominant AI tools used in architecture, the study emphasizes their ability to enhance creativity, streamline design iterations, and facilitate team collaboration. Ultimately, this research contributes to understanding the dynamic relationship between AI and architectural practice, inspiring future innovations for a more efficient and sustainable industry. This study addresses the ongoing debate on whether AI is enhancing or depleting architectural creativity and efficiency.

Features of inner courtyard spaces in traditional Chinese dwellings and their application in modern regional architectural design

The article examines the formal characteristics and morphotypes of courtyard spaces in traditional Chinese dwellings, including compositional solutions for groups of courtyard spaces. Continuity of such spaces in modern regional architectural creativity is considered. Based on an analysis of several modern Chinese regional architectural projects, the ways of integrating the courtyard spaces of traditional Chinese buildings into a modern architectural context are discussed. Examples are provided, showing the reconstruction and metaphorical reinterpretation of both individual spaces and combined structures of group spaces of courtyards in the context of integration of modern architectural creativity with traditional national and regional architecture.

»Non è altro lo edificare se none un piacere uolunptario …«

Abstract In a time concerned with the emancipation of architecture from the mechanical arts to the liberal ones, Filarete challenged the mainstream rational-objective approach by proposing a poietic definition of architecture which spanned beyond craft and science. »Non è altro lo edificare se none un piacere volunptario…« is not yet another account of architecture, but it has become its supreme definition, possessing an almost universal value and demonstrating a vision ahead of its time. This paper investigates the multiple facets of this definition by situating it in the context of Renaissance architectural practice and within the framework of Filarete’s architectural treatise. Humanistic to the core, this definition transcends the usual anthropomorphic perspective on architecture (regarding the proportions, styles or expressions derived from the human body) and goes beyond the rational-material approach, addressing the sphere of sensitivity or even the realm of the spiritual. For Filarete, architectural creation is a true poietic act, consecrated to symbolism and emotion, while genuinely rooted in its manual, material dimension.

Public space and poetic living. The case of Museo Experimental El Eco

This article, inscribed within a broader investigation of public space and poetic living, analyzes Museo Experimental El Eco, one of the masterpieces of modern architecture in Mexico, where the architectural space participates actively in the presentation of diverse artistic manifestations and the public’s emotional, aesthetic, and sensitive experience. “El Eco,” a project embedded in the San Rafael neighborhood in Mexico City, was designed and built between 1952 and 1953 by Mathias Goeritz, a grand plastic artist whose work ranges from the field of graphics to urban sculpture. With his great recognition as an artist and a critical vision of modern architecture, Goeritz is presented with the opportunity to shape an architectural project with few programmatic constraints, his understanding of architecture, which, in turn, condenses in his famous manifesto of emotional architecture. The article presents an analysis of the architectural spatiality of this work, focused on the experience of the place and supported by the compilation and study of the background information, visits, tours on different days, photographic shots, and preparation of the respective plans. Goeritz, like the great artist he was, is able to approach architecture as the result of the meeting of emptiness and matter so that the body’s emotions and sensations in the space flow to structure the very meaning of architectural creation.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND TYPES OF VISUALISATION OF INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURAL OBJECTS

The study is devoted to the modern practical experience of the formation of innovative architectural objects in the urban environment, highlighting the peculiarities of their architectural design and visualisation. Clarifying key concepts and terms necessary for defining the issues of designing and visualising these innovative architectural objects, such as architectural idea, architectural creativity, architectural concept, architectural environment, architectural form, and model, is a focal point. Theoretical exploration and analysis of the experiences of forming innovative architectural objects reveal them to be complex and unique structures, buildings, and complexes in the urban environment. Creating such objects demands careful consideration of various influencing factors, including urban planning, architectural planning, constructional, ecological, aesthetic, and economic aspects. The article considers different types of architectural design and visualisation of innovative architectural objects. Furthermore, the concept of ‘visualisation’ is defined as a specific way of demonstrating the nature of the model of architectural objects. We highlighted the role of automated design systems in creating innovative architectural objects, showcasing their ability to save time due to the automation of many typical operations and ensure maximum accuracy of drawings. The discussion extends to the features of using two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer graphics and animation. Two-dimensional computer graphics are a collection of images created with the help of a computer, while three-dimensional graphics are intended to simulate photography or video recording of pre-prepared three-dimensional objects. The main functions of three-dimensional graphics programs are defined as the creation of three-dimensional objects and two-dimensional drawings, visualisation of 3D drawings, and calculation functions. The article identifies the most common software for creating innovative architectural objects and their surrounding environment, including AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, and 3D Studio MAX. Artlantis R, SketchUp, Maya, Cinema 4D, SolidWorks, V-Ray, and Blender, among others, are also used for visualising innovative architectural objects. A few advantages of using modern computer architectural design and visualisation capabilities have been revealed. Notably, the realistic graphic demonstration of a projected 3D model of an innovative architectural object provides the most comprehensive idea of its future appearance and the nature of its surroundings. Such a model makes it possible to see the object from different angles in the exterior as well as evaluate its quality characteristics in the interior. We conclude by outlining prospective trends in the design and visualisation of innovative architectural objects, underscoring the ongoing evolution in this dynamic field. Keywords: architectural design, visualisation, innovations, architectural object, environment.

TRAINING OF ARCHITECTS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE AND TOURIST AND RECREATIONAL ARCHITECTURE UNDER MARTIAL LAW

This article, as well as the two previous ones for 2021 and 2022, highlights the topics of bachelor's and master's theses completed at the Department of Landscape and Tourism and Recreation Architecture. The choice of topics for diploma projects is related to the extremely difficult period in the country and is aimed at finding answers to mostly social issues. The state of society during the war and what it will be like after the victory, how the demographic composition of the population will change, what will be most needed to be done in the first place, how young professionals are aware of the complexity of professional tasks in the future. A society that will be divided into many types according to the requirements for the space in which it will live, work, rest, etc. And this main task seems to us to have been successfully completed, because in all the projects, the main focus was on the person of a free and independent Ukraine, regardless of age, status, education, or profession. A person who is a small part of the society where they live, rest, work, respect history, appreciate nature, love others, care for others, and value everything they have inherited.
 Such works are the hallmark of the department, because all the life processes of the space in which a person lives will be created tomorrow by these graduates, and their teachers will continue to teach the next ones. And the department's theme will always be based on the search for concepts of combining history, nature and man - to remember, preserve, respect. In their works, the students respected the recreation of the disturbed symbiosis of architecture and nature. Preserving the natural resource as the main one for architectural creativity, trying not to repeat, but to try to understand natural creativity and variety of forms, so that a person can get maximum pleasure from being in such an environment without feeling like an alien element.
 The testing of the topic of socialisation of social processes has shown the importance and necessity of this approach - man, nature, architecture.

On the Setting of the Inner Space in the Court-house Projects of Mies van der Rohe

The purpose of this research is to reveal the setting of the inner space of Mies van der Rohe’s court-houses of the 1930’s, something that previous researchers have not written about yet. The method of analysis is based on the reconstruction of the collages and floor plans, revealing the latent design procedures of architectural creation, although hidden behind the intentional graphic distortions of Mies. The results explain how Mies refined the concept of court-house through incrementing the number of courts, thus working on a new idea on spatial dematerialization where perspective drawings were independent from layout plannings, achieving the ideal spatial atmosphere Mies had in mind. The discussion introduces three new spatial concepts rarely engaged by Mies’ scholars but that place the court-house as an ideal vision for the 21st century: comfort, refinement and amazement.

Competitive works of A.V. Shchusev (1873-1949) and his participation in the international exhibitions

On September 26, 2023, we will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding architect of the first half of the XX century A. V. Shchusev (1873-1949). Alekseу Viktorovich was born in 1873 in Chisinau on Leovskaya Street (today Shchusev Street, where the museum of this architect is located). During his 76 years of life, he managed to fully realize his talent in architecture, becoming the author of the masterpiece in the construction of the mausoleum on the Red Square in Moscow. He became a laureate of four Stalin Prizes, and educated more than one generation of talented architects. He also founded the State Museum of Russian Architecture. Researching the many-sided architectural creativity of Academician Shchusev, in the article the author presents only the most important works of this great master which entered in competition. After graduating in 1897 with a gold medal from the Higher Petersburg Art School, A. V. Shchusev was awarded the title of artist-architect with the rank of the 10th class having the right to engage in designing buildings independently. Thus, he took part in architectural competitions for the construction of a new St. Petersburg hospital (19011902), a branch of the state bank in Nizhniy Novgorod (1910-1911), Kazanskiy railway station in Moscow (1913), the Russian pavilion for the XI International art exhibition in Venice (1913 -1914), the shelter for the children of fallen soldiers near the city of Chisinau (1916), etc.

Exploring stationary and major modular construction challenges in developing countries: a case study of Egypt

Purpose This study aims to identify the most significant barriers and the stationary barrier to modular construction (MC) implementation and promote MC widespread use. By doing so, the construction industry can leverage the benefits of MC, such as faster construction times, improved quality control, reduced waste and increased sustainability. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a Gini’s mean analysis approach to identify the stationary barriers hindering the MC adoption in residential projects. The research focuses on the Egyptian context and uses a questionnaire survey to gather data from professionals in the construction industry. Findings According to the survey findings, the top five significant MC barriers are inability to modify the design; contractors asking for high bidding prices (higher initial cost); scepticism, conservation and resistance of clients to innovation and change; transportation restrictions; and lack of a one-size-fits-all tool for the design. In addition, Gini’s mean of dispersion demonstrated that the stationary barrier that faces MC adoption is the apprehension that architectural creativity will suffer because of MC. Practical implications The identified obstacles could be useful for decision makers in countries that have not yet adopted MC and may aid in the planning process to manage the risks associated with MC projects. The paper stresses the significance of devising techniques to overcome these barriers and proposes several methods to tackle these challenges. Originality/value This study fills the knowledge gap by identifying the stationary barrier and emphasising the potential risks associated with MC barriers. Furthermore, it suggests several strategies for overcoming and reducing these barriers in developing countries residential projects.

Метафора «новизны» в современном архитектурном пространстве

This paper is an attempt to shed some light on the existence of the metaphor of novelty in modern architectural space. A comprehensive study into this phenomenon will allow us to approach its essence and to point out its significance in human thinking and transformation of the world. The purpose of the research is to discover the essential characteristics of the metaphor of novelty and describe its properties using the examples of specific architectural objects. In addition, the article aims to indicate the creative nature of the perception of modern architecture, which requires that the viewers think creatively and wish to expand their horizons of the symbolic. This paper is relevant due to the metaphor of novelty being insufficiently studied in relation to modern architectural objects. The novelty of the research lies in extending knowledge in the field of the symbolic in culture. The philosophical method of analysis and synthesis based on professional literature and architectural objects was applied. Philosophical texts on the phenomenon of space and its perception, as well as theoretical works in the field of architectural creativity were used as sources. The main result of this study is the clarified essence of the metaphor of novelty in modern architectural space, namely, the use of certain means of expression in the transformation of space. The metaphor of novelty often excludes the search for a prototype that would have been familiar to the viewer in the past. Moreover, it is important to note the increasing complexity of the interaction between the object of architecture and the subject contemplating it, leading to an obvious creative synthesis. The theoretical significance of the results consists in elucidating ways of interaction between the objects of modern architecture and the viewer.

Rhythm As Creative System In Houses Architecture Comparative Application Study Between Heritage And Contemporary Houses

Rhythm is considered one of the creative concepts in the recent architectural thought; it has emerged clearly as a mean of creating the highest levels of creativity in architecture, especially in contemporary architectural movements. The importance of rhythm has emerged, especially, when the architecture , its beginnings concentrated on the principle of the links with poetic structures. Many architectural studies deal with concept of rhythm in architecture with different ways various according to the trend of each study, this show the importance of studying the concept of rhythm in the architectural field in general. This study try to focus on the utilization of rhythm as creative system in architecture of heritage and contemporary house because its important in the generation of new architectural models. The paper discusses the importance of this concept and its utilization in the designs, in order to explore the particular problem which has been represented as (The absence of a specific imagination of methods and strategies for achieving rhythm).Thus the objectives of the paper has been formed by building theoretical framework consisting of five main items of detailed theoretical field which specifies rhythm as a concept ,firstly, then the application of the important heritage and contemporary houses in Mosul Architecture as a model, concluding utilization of rhythm as creative system in Heritage and Contemporary Houses in Mosul Architecture, finally, after discussing the results to submit the conclusions in the end. The conclusion is That suitable rhythm creativity in Mosul architecture is by unit and immerge the Mosul cultural elements as new tool in steps of design process of Heritage and Contemporary Houses in Mosul.

Art-based References in Architecture

The conditions affecting architectural form are changing more rapidly and radically today. There is no longer a consistent canon nor a uniform guideline to follow. However, technological achievements offer more opportunities for architects; the buildings are isolated from their surroundings and become formulaic objects. Due to the increasing impersonality of globalized construction, the search for alignment points that help the integrity of architectural works has lost its importance.This research examines those creators and their design methods who reject global trends and try to renew the emptiness of modernism. This paper has collected and analyzed alternative attempts, rich in multi-layered readings, emphasizing the value of the given place. These directions, seeking a connection to culture, history, and art, attempt to identify new points of alignment. How can these cultural elements become a guideline for the design process? How can they liberate formulaic modernity in crisis?This essay explores the answers through a conversation with Adam Caruso. The architect's writings, teaching, and design practice are unavoidable among contemporary architects who represent a critical attitude towards the impersonality of construction and promote the importance of cultural embeddedness. The practice of his office – founded with Peter St John – is fascinating because, in addition to examples from the history of architecture, they also use art-based references to find relevant architectural answers that reflect today's problems. The conversation reveals how we can integrate art-based references into architectural creation and education.

The cooperation of well-known architects, architecture students and local communities in the process of architectural creation in different cultural environments. Examples from Asia

The cooperation of well-known architects, architecture students and local communities in the process of architectural creation in different cultural environments. Examples from Asia

QUALITATIVE KNOWLEDGE GRAPH FOR THE EVALUATION OF METAVERSE(S) - IS THE METAVERSE HYPE OR A PROMISING NEW FIELD FOR ARCHITECTS?

With the advancement of augmented and virtual reality technologies both in scale as well as accessibility, the Metaverse (Stephenson, 1992, Hughes, 2022) has emerged as a new digital space with potential for the application of architectural creativity and design.With blockchain integration, the concept of the Metaverse shows promise in creating a “decentralised” space for design and creativity with rewards for its participants. As a platform that incorporates these technological components, does the Metaverse have utility for architectural design? Is there something truly novel in what the Metaverse brings to architectural computing, and architectural design? The paper constructs a qualitative knowledge graph that can be used for the evaluation of various kinds of Metaverses in and for architectural design. We use Design Science Research methods to develop the knowledge graph and its evaluative capacity, stemming from our experience with two Metaverses, Decentraland and Cryptovoxels. The paper concludes with a discussion of knowledge and practice gaps that are evident, framing the opportunities that architects might have in the future in terms of developing Metaverse(s).