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Architecture of exhibition buildings as a tool for strengthening the image of countries and nations – digitally modelled planes and forms in the architecture of exp o 2015 in milan
Get PDFFor nearly 150 years, international exhibitions have been the main venue for presenting cultural, scientific, and technological innovations. The architecture of E XPO 2015 exhibition pavilions is a crucial factor in creating the image of countries during a global event. Digitally modelled spaces with complex geometry and forms are commonly used to highlight the ingenuity and the technological sophistication of the exhibitors. E XPO pavilions, as architectural projects, constitute one of the most vivid examples of “playful” modern architecture – architecture created only for a brief period of time, as if only for “make-believe”, but with a powerful media, image and commercial message
Architectural sketch as an ambiguous interactive game
Get PDFThe experience of playing during the process of drawing alters our mode of thinking. Then the resulting interaction between the drawing and the author is helpful in developing his working methods and creativity, discovering new truths, stimulating the production of more design alternatives. It can be a kind of individual game or others can participate in it, influencing the presentation and its truth
Play with me – the Pritzker Prize as a game in ecology
Get PDFThe most prestigious architectural prize is the Pritzker Prize. However, competing for it there is an awareness of participation. In recent years, the award has been given to architects who in their work referred to ecology, sustainable development, regionalism, and natural and cultural values. Has this architectural game explained the principles and aimed towards highlighting those whose work concerns cooperation with nature rather than negation
Game on the border of compliance with rules, or deconstruction in details
Get PDFUnique architectural details may sometimes act like a lens or hologram, allowing better understanding of the general principle ruling the entire architectural concept. It shows both the game of intrinsic geometric transformations, and the game as diversion or entertainment. This is illustrated with examples from Parc de la Villette (1982–1990) in Paris, designed by Bernard Tschumi
Numerical analysis of consolidation of embankment subsoil reinforced with dynamic replacement stone columns
Get PDFThe paper presents a comparative analysis of the consolidation of soil under a road embankment reinforced with stone columns. The results were obtained from the most common analytical and numerical methods applied in driven column dimensioning. The analytical approach exploits Terzaghi’s one-dimensional theory and Barronʼs three-dimensional theory. The numerical calculations reflected the particular stages of the embankment construction in various two- and three-dimensional systems. The geotechnical parameters that were crucial for the research were determined on the basis of geoengineering documentation, laboratory and field studies. The paper begins with a short introduction presenting the dynamic replacement method
Reducing the number of runs in experimental research using smart designs of experiment
Get PDFThis paper presents the results of a computer simulation, performed to check how the number of smart designs of experiment units affects the quality of information to be obtained in experimental research conducted on the basis of the analyzed designs. In the simulation, a real research object was replaced by a special testing function whose values were compared to the values predicted by the neural networks trained with the use of data sets based on smart designs of experiments containing various numbers of units
The analysis of the product platform in the ELEKTROBUDOWA S.A. company
Get PDFThe paper presents the development trends of modern assembly techniques. It focuses both on the significance of an assembly platform for the ELEKTROBUDOWA S.A. company and the analysis of technological processes of assembly, which costitutes a very important element in designing the structure of a production system. The work analyses the strengnts and weaknesses of assembly platforms. It also gives an overview of the five important stages in designing their structure
The game of thinking about architecture
Get PDFThe game of architecture determines the game field for thoughts: with shapes, colours, textures, lights and shadows. I t reveals something true just because it is a game. During the game, conceived, imagined world of shapes, is revealed in the presentation. O ne of the possible ways of architectural thinking referred in the text can be found three types of creative process: intuitive, reflexive and behavioural one. Like a sorcerer casting a spell “let it be”, imagination transforms unreal architecture in a mental fact. Thinking of creative minds enabled to create representations, owning to which outstanding timeless architectural works are implemented in the real world
Solution of the Stefan problem by involving material shrinkage
Get PDFIn this paper we describe an algorithm for solving the one-dimensional Stefan problem by involving metal shrinkage. In this algorithm we use the finite element method supplemented by the procedures allowing to define the position of moving interface and the change material size associated with shrinkage. We present also some examples illustrating the precision of the presented method
The game of architecture in the urban space of small towns in Wielkopolska
Get PDFEach region has its own individual approach to shaping architectural and spatial forms. It has many patterns that attest to its distinct identity in the country. In small towns, new buildings and developments negatively affect historical buildings. Many designers and building owners seem not to notice the risks to the urban structures of small towns and their physiognomy