Architectural Decoration Research Articles

A Regional Ornament in Late Ottoman Architecture: Bacini (An Evaluation on the Samples of Şanliurfa)

Bacini, en bilinen anlamıyla mimari eserlerin çeşitli yerlerine süsleme ve renk katmak maksadıyla seramik kapların yerleştirilmesiyle elde edilen bir süsleme tekniğidir. Avrupa’da 18. yüzyıldan itibaren keşfedilip yayınlanmaya başlanan bu teknik hakkında ülkemizde maalesef birkaç yayın dışında çalışma yapılmamıştır. Özellikle Avrupa’da yayınlanan çalışmalarda Anadolu’dan Selçuklu dönemine ait birkaç yapıya değinilerek Avrupa’daki örnekler detaylıca anlatılmaktadır. İlk ortaya çıkış yeri belli olmayan bu teknik ile Anadolu’da, Avrupa’daki kullanım şekillerinden bazı farklılıklar olmakla birlikte hem Selçuklu hem de Osmanlı dönemi eserlerinde karşılaşmak mümkündür. Osmanlı mimarisinde özellikle 18. yüzyıl ve sonrası gibi geç bir dönemde sadece belirli bir bölgede kullanılıyor olması da Osmanlı mimarisi içinde bölgesel etkenleri gözler önüne sermektedir. Ayrıca bu süslemelerde kullanılan seramiklerin üretim yerleri ve teknikleri dönemin ticari hayatı ve beğenileri gibi çeşitli alanlarda fikirler edinmemizi sağlamaktadır. Şanlıurfa’da Osmanlı camileri üzerinden bacini süslemeleri, ülkemizin Güney ve Güneydoğu’sunda yer alan Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis ve Hatay gibi şehirlerdeki eserlerle birlikte anlatmak, Osmanlı mimari süslemesinde az bilinen bu tekniğin aslında oldukça yoğun bir kullanım alanına sahip olduğu ispatlanmış olacaktır.

Research on Project-based Teaching of Building Decoration Construction Technology

Building decoration construction technology is the professional core course of construction engineering technology major in higher vocational colleges. The focus of this course is to cultivate students' ability to prepare construction scheme, organize on-site construction, project quality inspection and on-site operation management and control. Starting from the characteristics of architectural decoration construction technology course, this paper carries out Project-based teaching design, establishes the Project-based teaching mode of "combination of work and study", and determines the specific teaching contents and assessment methods, to effectively promote the teaching reform of the course.

A Section from a Sect Culture: Watermelon and Watermelon-Knife Depictions in Ottoman Architectural Decoration

A Section from a Sect Culture: Watermelon and Watermelon-Knife Depictions in Ottoman Architectural Decoration

Research in the Architectural decorations ( the Qajar house Haj Mirza Ebrahim Sadeghi In the city of Ardabil)

Research in the Architectural decorations ( the Qajar house Haj Mirza Ebrahim Sadeghi In the city of Ardabil)

FOLK APPLIED ART AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF UZBEK NATIONAL AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF ANDIJAN ARCHITECTURE)

Experts comment on the formation of four schools of architecture - Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent, and Fergana (Kokand Khanate), their distinctive features. We do not have a source. During the study of the architectural monuments of that period and preserved to this day, we got acquainted with the activities of several masters, original architects, and masters of architectural decoration, dynasties of masters. LI Rempel writes it developed in mystery painting and tiling.

High toughness 3D printed white Portland cement-based materials with glass fiber textile

3D printing technology for cement-based materials recently provides an emerging preparation style in construction industry benefited from the rapid prototyping and construction freedom. However, due to the poor toughness of 3D printed cementitious materials, the further application of 3D printing technology in architectural decoration and construction field is limited. In this study, the glass fiber textiles (GFT, with the size of 5 mm × 5 mm) were introduced to improve the toughness of 3D printed white Portland cement-based materials (WPCMs) after printing one or several layers. The results showed that the addition of GFT significantly improved the toughness of the printed specimens, the flexural strength increased by 608%, and when the number of GFT increased to 7, the fracture deflection increased by 1437%. In conclusion, the use of GFT presents a potential to develop high toughness in 3D printed WPCMs.

The Motive of the Ram in the Architectural Decoration of the Christian Churches in Caucasus between the 10th-14th Centuries

The Motive of the Ram in the Architectural Decoration of the Christian Churches in Caucasus between the 10th-14th Centuries

Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs) Emission Inventory from Domestic Sources in China

A volatile organic compounds(VOCs) emission source classification and accounting system from domestic sources in China was established for the period between 2010 and 2018. Suggestions for the prevention and treatment of VOCs from domestic sources were developed and proposed. The results showed that the total VOCs emission inventory from domestic sources in China in 2018 was 2518 kt. Architectural decoration, asphalt road paving, cooking, and rural household biomass use source were the four largest contributors, accounting for 69.22% of the total emissions. Chemical household products and urban and rural coal use contributed equally, accounting for 10.43% and 9.98%, respectively, whilst car repair accounted for 7.75%. Shandong, Sichuan, Henan, Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Hebei were the six provinces that contributed the most(36.01%). During the 2010-2018 period, China's domestic VOCs emissions increased at a rate of 0.43%, and after reaching a peak in 2013, the emissions began to decline at a rate of 2.23%. The reason for the decline was that, on the one hand, the cleaner energy consumption of residents made a contribution to the gradual reduction of domestic coal and biomass consumption. On the other hand, the gradual saturation of housing construction in some areas, which led to a decrease in the annual construction of the country. It is recommended to promote the comprehensive management of architectural decoration, cooking methods, and car repair, while paying attention to the VOCs emissions from asphalt road paving. Meanwhile, continue to optimize the energy use structure of domestic sources, and promote the pollution control of civil coal and household biomass combustion in accordance with local regulations and multiple measures.

Architectural Decoration Design and Construction Quality Control

Architectural Decoration Design and Construction Quality Control

Transparent, self-cleaning, scratch resistance and environment friendly coatings for glass substrate and their potential applications in outdoor and automobile industry

In this research work six novel combinations of Hydroxy Ethyl Meth Acrylate based copolymers have been synthesized and commercial titania, after activation was added by adopting simple strategy to manufacture super-hydrophobic, cost effective, transparent, antifogging, self-cleaning and antimicrobial coating on the glass sheet which will be helpful for outdoor and automobile windscreen. The super-hydrophobic covering was set up by dip covering procedure and coated specimen have been characterized for Wetting behaviour, transparency and SEM analysis. Likewise, the dependability of the coating was evaluated at conditions comparable strengthening at higher temperatures (4–400 °C), illumination by UV spectrum at basic and acidic limits, Results revealed that developed material has good adhesion with glass and shows transparency more than 97%, and water contact edge (CA) of 135 ± 2°. Furthermore, the covering displays astounding self-cleaning property. All the outcomes demonstrated that such kind of coatings could be used many modern level applications on automobile wind screen and glass-windows in building and other glasses where protection from UV radiation, anti-fogging and cleaning is required. Such type of coating material can also be used to preserve architectural work leather and other decoration and artwork. The graphical representation is given in Fig. 1.

A study on the construction technology of the Seljuk minarets in Isfahan with focus on their geometric brick pattern

Abstract Using decorative elements is an inseparable aspect of Iranian architecture. Architectural ornaments in many buildings, including the minarets, represent the architect’s craftsmanship. As such, the minarets in Isfahan have different types of brickwork ornamentations, such as 90-degree herringbone (Khofteh-Rasteh), basket weave bond (Hasiri), and other complex types. Additionally, the highest minarets are usually constructed in a truncated conical shape to reduce their overall weight and ameliorate their stability against the wind, and lateral forces. Therefore, while the geometric integrity of brickwork patterns should be maintained, all the ornamentations are applied on a shrinking surface area. However, the practical solutions for the construction processes in these structures haven’t been sufficiently investigated. Hence, this study aims to explore the methods of brickwork projection on the minarets and analyse the changes in girih patterns at different height levels. Accordingly, after surveying the selected single minarets in Isfahan, they were modeled using drafting software applications and then analysed.

A Parametric Scan-to-FEM Framework for the Digital Twin Generation of Historic Masonry Structures

Historic masonry buildings are characterised by uniqueness, which is intrinsically present in their building techniques, morphological features, architectural decorations, artworks, etc. From the modelling point of view, the degree of detail reached on transforming discrete digital representations of historic buildings, e.g., point clouds, into 3D objects and elements strongly depends on the final purpose of the project. For instance, structural engineers involved in the conservation process of built heritage aim to represent the structural system rigorously, neglecting architectural decorations and other details. Following this principle, the software industry is focusing on the definition of a parametric modelling approach, which allows performing the transition from half-raw survey data (point clouds) to geometrical entities in nearly no time. In this paper, a novel parametric Scan-to-FEM approach suitable for architectural heritage is presented. The proposed strategy uses the Generative Programming paradigm implementing a modelling framework into a visual programming environment. Such an approach starts from the 3D survey of the case-study structure and culminates with the definition of a detailed finite element model that can be exploited to predict future scenarios. This approach is appropriate for architectural heritage characterised by symmetries, repetition of modules and architectural orders, making the Scan-to-FEM transition fast and efficient. A Portuguese monument is adopted as a pilot case to validate the proposed procedure. In order to obtain a proper digital twin of this structure, the generated parametric model is imported into an FE environment and then calibrated via an inverse dynamic problem, using as reference metrics the modal properties identified from field acceleration data recorded before and after a retrofitting intervention. After assessing the effectiveness of the strengthening measures, the digital twin ability of reproducing past and future damage scenarios of the church is validated through nonlinear static analyses.

Application of Bambusa emeiensis and its derivative materials in interior design

At present, the environmental protection and sustainability of decoration materials need to be improved in the environment of energy shortage. In recent years, the industry of bamboo decorative materials has developed rapidly, but the use of bamboo is more focused on scattered bamboo species such as Phyllostachys heterocycle. With strong natural fiber, Bambusa emeiensis can be processed into different patterns, colors and shapes. It is an ideal material for architectural decoration. A large number of Bambusa emeiensis materials are used in interior design, which can not only alleviate the tension between supply and demand of decorative materials, but also play an important role in the national major strategies such as rural revitalization and green development. This paper takes Bambusa emeiensis and its derivative materials as the main research object, discusses the design principle of Bambusa emeiensis in interior design, and the application of Bambusa emeiensis and its derivative materials in interior design.

Analytical comparative study of the Umayyad mosaics in Tiberius and Jericho: دراسة تحليلية مقارنة للفسيفساء الأموية "في طبريا وأريحا "

The aim of the research was to analyze the artistic decorations of the mosaic of the ancient Umayyad civilization in Palestine in the light of a comparative study between the most important umayyad palaces in Khirbet al-Minya in Tiberias and Khirbet al-Masrif in Jericho. There is no doubt that the archaeological site of Khirbet al-Monaina in Palestine has played a major role in the decoration of floors and walls, where we find it covering the dome above the top of the huge hall of the palace and take geometric and floral motifs, in addition to covering some of the floors of rooms filled with many mosaics of various shapes and use. On the other hand, there is a consensus among archaeologists and Islamic arts that the ruins of Khirbet al-Mafjar are unique architectural buildings in Palestine, which represent one of the important examples in the history of Islamic art in the Umayyad period, because of its possession of fine art decorations and various materials of plaster, in addition to mosaic floors and frescoes, as well as buildings rich in examples of patterns used by the Umayyads in architectural decoration. After the comparative analytical study of the Umayyad mosaic in Khirbet al-Mania in Tiberias and Khirbet al-Mafjar in Jericho, the research found out and discovered the similarities and differences between them.

The Urban Renovation of Samaria–Sebaste of the 2nd and 3rd centuries ce: Observations on some architectural artefacts

ABSTRACT Samaria, renamed Sebaste after the annexation to Herod’s kingdom, was mostly excavated in the first half of the 20th century. Despite its relevant archaeological heritage, the history of the city is scarcely known. During the Middle Imperial period, Samaria–Sebaste flourished, as is suggested by the renovation of several buildings. Under Septimius Severus the city was granted the status of colonia from which is benefited greatly. This paper intends to reappraise data from old excavations, with the aim to frame the local urban renovation of the 2nd and the 3rd centuries ce in a broader regional context. With regard to this objective, marble/stone trade and architectural decoration will be analysed.

Surface Value: Ways of Seeing Decoration in Architecture

The long 18th century was a period of intense investment in elite architecture in Britain which sustained an extensive craft culture in carving, modelling, and joinery. Yet decoration is largely marginalised or ignored by architectural historians. This antipathy to the enrichment of buildings is not particular to Britain and reflects a wider discourse on the architecture of many periods and places. By situating past and present attitudes to 18th-century decoration in Britain within a wider historiography, this paper reveals the prejudices which still attend the discussion of ornament and craft production in architecture. Conversely, it explores revisionist perspectives on craft and decoration and considers how they can inform architectural history and contribute to a more holistic understanding of building production. Despite a recent, widespread revival of interest in ornament, however, scholarship continues to privilege conceptual issues over the material practices of decoration. Disciplinary boundaries have militated against an integrated approach to architecture and decoration and historians of sculpture and architecture have overlooked significant common ground. Lacunae in the historiography of decoration in 18th-century British architecture call for approaches which integrate the analytical and methodological tools of architectural and sculpture history.

Review: Race and Modern Architecture: A Critical History from the Enlightenment to the Present

Review: <i>Race and Modern Architecture: A Critical History from the Enlightenment to the Present</i>

How to Do a Good Job in the Technical Management of Architectural Decoration Engineering

How to Do a Good Job in the Technical Management of Architectural Decoration Engineering

Effect of TiO2 on crystallization kinetics, microstructure and properties of building glass-ceramics based on granite tailings

The R2O-CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 building glass-ceramics based on granite tailings (56 wt%) were prepared by melt-cooling method followed by nucleating and crystallization. The nucleating agent TiO2 was added to the batches to investigate its effect on the crystallization, phases and microstructure of the glass-ceramics. The crystallization kinetics, microstructure, and physical- and chemical-properties of the baseline glasses/glass-ceramics were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), mechanical property and chemical resistance test. The results show that, for the baseline glasses containing TiO2 ≥ 3 wt%, the main phases of the glass-ceramics are hornblende and anorthite while nucleating at 730 °C for 2 h and crystallizing at 1030 °C for 2 h, fine grains and dense microstructure of the glass-ceramics are achieved, resulting in their good chemical resistance to the acid- and alkali-solution. Moreover, the bending strength and Vickers hardness of the glass-ceramics are higher than 200 MPa and 8.2 GPa respectively. These properties meet the national standards of glass-ceramics for building decoration (JC/T872-2000 and JC/T258-1993), thus the prepared glass-ceramics using 56 wt% of the granite tailings as raw material are potential building glass-ceramics for architectural decoration.

Research on the Application of Architectural Decoration Materials in Interior Design

Research on the Application of Architectural Decoration Materials in Interior Design