scholarly journals The Structural Rationalism and the sources of Brazilian Modern Architecture: method, de nitions and research potential

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Puppi
Keyword(s):  
Cultural History ◽  
Architectural History ◽  
Modern Architecture ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Organic Unity ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Theoretical Assumptions ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture ◽  
Xix Century

The research has two main objectives: rst, expand the knowled- ge of the sources of the theory and practice of Brazilian modern architecture and, second, contribute to the consolidation of the cultural history of architecture in Brazil. Studying the structural rationalism as source of the Brazilian modern architecture does not only mean to deepen the knowledge already in progress on the latter, but also to apply the cultural history method to the stu- dy of the history of architecture in Brazil. For the recent research about the structural rationalism bene ted from the cultural history method and is part of the new architectural history of the XIX century, elaborated since 1990, approximately. In this context, the very de nition of structural rationalism is ampli ed and dee- pened. Instead of simply meaning a relation of cause and e ect between structure and architecture in which the structure is one of the architecture’s purposes, the structural rationalism is now understood as part of the new dynamic and organic conception of the architecture that emerges in the XIX century, for which, particularly, the structure is the means capable to fully generate the organic unity of the form. In this perspective, demonstrate that the structural rationalism is one of the sources, and more precisely one of the greatest sources of Brazilian modern architec- ture, not only permit to deepen the knowledge of the theoretical assumptions, but also the formal qualities of this architecture. As well as, consequently, the more general matters as the composi- tion method and the architecture’s cultural role that are relevant today and ever to the theory and the practice of the architecture. 

Pyongyang Modern: Architecture of Multiplicity in Postwar North Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-296
Author(s):  
Cheehyung Harrison Kim
Keyword(s):  
North Korea ◽  
Architectural History ◽  
Modern Architecture ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Substantial Part ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Architectural Form ◽  
Postwar Reconstruction ◽  
History Of ◽  
Architectural Development

Abstract This article explores North Korea’s postwar reconstruction through the variegated features of architectural development in Pyongyang. The rebirth of Pyongyang as the center of both state authority and work culture is distinctly represented by architecture. In this setting, architecture as theory and practice was divided into two contiguous and interconnected types: monumental structures symbolizing the utopian vision of the state and vernacular structures instrumental to the regime of production in which the apartment was an exemplary form. The author makes three claims: first, Pyongyang’s monumental and vernacular architectural forms each embody both utopian and utilitarian features; second, the multiplicity of meaning exhibited in each architectural form is connected to the transnational process of bureaucratic expansion and industrial developmentalism; and third, North Korea’s postwar architectural history is a lens through which state socialism of the twentieth century can be better understood—not as an exceptional moment but as a constituent of globalized modernity, a historical formation dependent on the collusive expansion of state power and industrial capitalism. A substantial part of this article is a discussion of the methods and sources relevant to writing an architectural history of North Korea.

scholarly journals TOTHE BIOGRAPHY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER P.O. SALMANOVICH

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
M. Zolotareva ◽  
Y. Nikitin ◽  
M. Granstrem
Keyword(s):  
Educational Institution ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Scientific Heritage ◽  
Railway Industry ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture ◽  
Xix Century ◽  
Construction Practice ◽  
Civil Engineers

Peter Onufrievich Salmanovich graduated from the School of Civil Engineers in St. Petersburg. At this time, graduates of this educational institution worked in all areas related to various types of construction activities. Salmanovich is a prominent representative of the pleiades of graduates of the School of Civil Engineers. He made a significant contribution to the history of architecture and engineering related to the development of the railway industry in the second half of the XIX century, through the introduction of advanced technologies and engineering solutions. Along with his practice, Salmanovich was active in teaching at various higher educational institutions for the training of specialists in architectural and engineering specialties. It is no exaggeration to say that Salmanovich stood at the origins of the development of Russian engineering and construction science, the rise of which occurred in the second half of the XIX century. His scientific heritage is striking – textbooks and lecture courses on topical issues of the theory and practice of construction activities. Another area of activity of Salmanovich was public activity related to the improvement of construction legislation, existing norms and rules in the field of design and construction of buildings and structures. To date, the creative heritage of Salmanovich is insufficiently studied and has not received a proper assessment. This article allows to more clearly present the personality, the scope of scientific and practical interests of this talented architect, engineer, teacher, propagandist of all the best in the field of construction practice and urban improvement.

Integrating virtual reality technology into architecture education: the case of architectural history courses

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwar Ibrahim ◽  
Amneh Ibrahim Al-Rababah ◽  
Qanita Bani Baker
Keyword(s):  
Architectural History ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Modern Architecture ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Architecture Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture

Purpose Virtual reality (VR) technology invaded various domains including architecture practice and education. Despite its high applications in architecture design education, VR has a high potential to be used in architectural history courses as well. This paper aims to examine the effect of using VR technology on the students’ learning abilities of history of architecture. Design/methodology/approach The experimental approach was used. Two experiments were designed by creating virtual environments for two selected architectural examples from the Modern Architecture course. The participants who were students of Modern Architecture class had to complete two questionnaires, one for each example. The first one was based on Bloom’s taxonomy, and the other was prepared to test the participants’ analytical and critical skills. Besides, participants had to fill out satisfaction and ease-of-use survey on a five-step Likert scale. Findings Participants in the VR condition achieved better grades in knowledge gain compared to those in the traditional conditions. Their analytical and critical thinking skills were improved in the VR conditions. Gender has a significant impact on analytical and critical thinking skills. Participants recorded a high level of satisfaction; however, male students were more satisfied than female students who reported concerns about the weight of the used tools and nausea symptoms. Research limitations/implications This study informs architecture education and provides insights into the potentials of using advanced technology in architectural history education. Teaching the various history of architecture courses will be improved, shifted toward a more student-centered curriculum, and may acquire more excitement and conscious curiosity. Originality/value Using VR in architectural education is rigorous in architectural design courses and students’ design projects’ presentations. This research expands architectural education research by examining other ways of teaching history of architecture courses and its effect on the students’ knowledge gain and performance.

scholarly journals Architecture and Steel. Reflection and Analysis on the Use of Steel Structures (in Sight) as a Concept in the History of Architecture

Designs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Inês D. D. Campos ◽  
Luís F. A. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Architectural History ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Structural Systems ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Huge Variety ◽  
Modern Movement

This is the first of two companion articles which aim to address the research on Architecture and Steel. In this article, some architectural projects are analyzed to show the potentiality to conjugate architectural conception and steel structures, as well as to show the contribution and influence from architectural history. This article also aims to contribute to the reflection of the knowledge and legacy left to us by several architects throughout the history of architecture in using aesthetic, visual and structurally safe profiled steel structures in architectural conception. The presented analysis and reflection are based on the characteristics and influences of the Industrial Revolution and, mainly, the Modern Movement, where the first housing projects came up with this constructive system, combined with the “simplistic” ways of living in architecture, highlighting the relationship with the place, cultural, spatial and typological references, the structural systems and associated materiality. In view of the diversity of alternatives allowed by the use of steel “Skeletons”, modular and standardized, combined with a huge variety of existing materials and constructive complexity, well combined and interconnected, it is possible to obtain a final product whose characteristics seduce by their beauty and elegance. Moreover, the practical and functional comfort which allows the safeguarding of the architectural integration of such product, with the necessary serenity in space and nature, in full environmental integration, is also emphasized.

scholarly journals Transcultured Architecture: Mudéjar’s Epic Journey Reinterpreted

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 137-151
Author(s):  
Ila Nicole Sheren
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
New World ◽  
Architectural History ◽  
Visual Language ◽  
Architectural Style ◽  
Medieval Spain ◽  
Fernando Ortiz ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture ◽  
Art And Architecture

The Mudéjar phenomenon is unparalleled in the history of architecture. This style of architecture and ornamentation originated with Arab craftsmen living in reconquered medieval Spain. Embraced by Spanish Christians, Mudéjar traveled over the course of the next four centuries, becoming part of the architectural history of Latin America, especially present-day Mexico and Peru. The style’s transmission across different religions and cultures attests to its ability to unify disparate groups of people under a common visual language. How, then, did mudejar managto gain popularity across reconquered Spain, so much so that it spread to the New World colonies? In this article, I argue that art and architecture move more fluidly than ideologies across boundaries, physical and political. The theory of transculturation makes it possible to understand how an architectural style such as Mudéjar can be generated from a cultural clash and move to an entirely different context. Developed in 1947 by Cuban scholar and theorist Fernando Ortíz, transculturation posited means by which cultures mix to create something entirely new. This process is often violent, the result of intense conflict and persecution, and one culture is almost always defeated in the process. The contributions of both societies, however, coexist in the final product, whether technological, artistic, or even agricultural. I argue that mudejar in Latin America is a product of two separate transculturations: the adoption of Arab design and ornamentation by Spanish Christians, and the subsequent transference of these forms to the New World through the work of indigenous laborers.

scholarly journals On the history of the study of malignant tumors and the organization of the cancer service in Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
А. К. DYNYAK
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Cancer Service ◽  
Historical Method ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of ◽  
Xix Century

Relevance: Ivan Petrovich Pavlov once said, «Never grasp the next without mastering the previous.» Current scientific studies on cancer, and not only cancer, make little use of the historical method. However, the analysis of an issue in the dynamics of historical development contributes to better understanding and making sound decisions. The materials on morbidity, mortality, the history of cancer research, and the development of the cancer service in Kazakhstan contribute to the formation of historical thinking and erudition. The purpose of the study was to analyze the cancer incidence in Kazakhstan based on the materials of scientific works of N.F. Kramchaninov of 1960-1970s and to uncover the directions and results relevant today. Results: Kazakhstani scientists have actively and fruitfully participated in the study of cancer epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, and prevention. Cancer diseases have been reported starting from the XIX century, with a constant growth trend. The role of UV rays in skin cancer etiology was studied for a long time and in detail; specific preventive measures were proposed. Conclusion: The results obtained by researchers of past years deserve a thorough analysis, use in current conditions, and further research.

scholarly journals Six Traditions

2019 ◽  
pp. 176-189
Author(s):  
Bruno Gil
Keyword(s):  
Group Work ◽  
Modern Architecture ◽  
Evolutionary Trees ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture ◽  
Directed Research ◽  
Charles Jencks ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

In the academic year 2017-2018, an experience was launched in 4 course units: Theory of Architecture I and II, and History of Architecture III and IV. The researched object would be the same, while aiming at its intrinsic variations as a way to unravel common and uncommon grounds between theory and history. Besides my voice in the “role of directed research” and the students’ voice in “the role of play”, I felt the need to introduce a third voice, one that would help to “free up the habitual links between things”, in theory and in history. It was how Charles Jencks was introduced to students. The challenge was to question his mappings of architectural evolution, by scrutinising his “evolutionary trees”. In 1973, Charles Jencks published Modern Movements in Architecture, a book resulting from his doctoral dissertation with Reyner Banham’s guidance. It presented a critical mapping of modern architecture, as a solely movement, through the rereading of moments, objects and actors according to “Six Traditions”: logical, idealist, self-conscious, intuitive, activist, and unself-conscious (80% of environment). The permanently incomplete and questionable “evolutionary tree” – yet always intriguing –, had been updated by Jencks himself: in 2000 (Fig.1), and in 2015 (Fig.2). With the latter, new six traditions replaced the previous ones. The Exhibition “Six Traditions” aimed to reveal these two updates. In History of Architecture III and IV, the works focused on the themes of the twentieth century, while in Theory of Architecture I and II, the focus was on the themes of the last twenty years. In group work, written essays introduced, described and questioned the topics within the maps, and were complemented by posters, which would be the core of the Exhibition “Six Traditions”. The work was displayed at the Department of Architecture of the University of Coimbra between January 15th and February 28th, 2019.

scholarly journals To the history of the study of malignant tumors and the organization of cancer service in Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
А. К. Dynyak
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Cancer Service ◽  
Historical Method ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of ◽  
Xix Century

Relevance: Ivan Petrovich Pavlov once said, «Never grasp the next without mastering the previous.» Current scientific studies on cancer, and not only cancer, make little use of the historical method. However, the analysis of an issue in the dynamics of historical development contributes to better understanding and making sound decisions. The materials on morbidity, mortality, the history of cancer research, and the development of the cancer service in Kazakhstan contribute to the formation of historical thinking and erudition. The purpose of the study was to analyze the cancer incidence in Kazakhstan based on the materials of scientific works of N.F. Kramchaninov of 1960-1970s and to uncover the directions and results relevant today. Results: Kazakhstani scientists have actively and fruitfully participated in the study of cancer epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, and prevention. Cancer diseases have been reported starting from the XIX century, with a constant growth trend. The role of UV rays in skin cancer etiology was studied for a long time and in detail; specific preventive measures were proposed. Conclusion: The results obtained by researchers of past years deserve a thorough analysis, use in current conditions, and further research.

‘The Professor’s Dream’: Cockerell’s Hypnerotomachia Architectura?

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 117-145
Author(s):  
Anne Bordeleau
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Royal Academy ◽  
Architectural History ◽  
Architectural Theory ◽  
Historical Experience ◽  
The Past ◽  
Hypnerotomachia Poliphili ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Architecture

In 1849, after teaching architectural history at the Royal Academy in London for just under a decade, the architect Charles Robert Cockerell (1788-1863) exhibited ‘The Professor’s Dream’, a graphic synopsis of the history of architecture (Fig. 1). Produced in an era dominated by historicism, the drawing operates between the two poles of historical relativism, negotiating the line between accumulation and rationalization. Some nineteenth-century architects, indiscriminately collecting, understood each style to have emerged from the particular conditions of their times, considering them distinct and yet equally valid. Other architects, critically ordering, privileged one style over another, variously justifying themselves on religious, technical, moral or structural imperatives. Cockerell’s ‘Dream’ is ambiguously positioned as a place of showing and a means of knowing, speaking both of an homage to the past and a vision of progress, apparently flattening a thousand years of history but inherently offering the depth of historical experience. David Watkin, Peter Kohane and, more recently, in the context of an exhibition at the Royal Academy, Nick Savage, have interrogated the drawing, the first two paralleling it with Francesco Colonna’s Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (1499), the latter framing it within a tradition of systematic charting of history, and suggesting a possible link to geological charts. While all these interpretations certainly stand, it is essential to recast them within a larger discussion of Cockerell’s understanding of history. Substantiating the different readings of the drawing — against Cockerell’s earlier drawings and surveys, within his architectural theory as expounded in his Royal Academy lectures, and in the larger perspective of the interests he cultivated since the 1820s — this essay brings to the fore the tension between ordering and experiencing, revealing how the architect was interested in the latent interstices between history and time.

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