Essays about: "Functionalism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the word Functionalism.

  1. 1. Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Jenna Hukkinen; [2024]
    Keywords : Adaptive reuse; Architecture; Transformation; Adaptive transformation; Adaptive strategies; Cultural heritage; Architectural heritage; Cultural property; Historic preservation; Sustainable development; Building conservation; Revitalization; Economic revitalization; Value assessment; Swimming pool; Simhall; Public architecture; Bath; Arkitektur; Adaptiv transformation; Kulturarv; Historiskt bevarande; Hållbar utveckling; Byggnadsvård; Värdebedömning; Olympic games; Olympiska spelen; Functionalism; Funktionalism; Modernism; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki. Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al. READ MORE

  3. 2. One Light to fit them all. Rethinking Luminaire Design, Reusability - Re•adjustability

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Athanasios Skouros; [2023]
    Keywords : Design tool; Functionalism; Geometry; Adjustability; Adaptability;

    Abstract : A luminaire’s primary purpose is to provide visibility into a space, but also to serve as an aesthetic object for it. When switched off, luminaires maintain their presence as forms and when switched on they transform places by creating or vanishing different shadows. READ MORE

  4. 3. Translation of Japanese children’s literature into Finnish examined through the lens of functionality : A case study

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Samppa Luoma-Halkola; [2023]
    Keywords : children’s literature; functional translation; JapaneseFinnish translation; picture book; skopos theory;

    Abstract : Japanese children’s literature translated directly into Finnish is a very novel phenomenon, which is why there is currently a vacuum of research in that area. This study aims to begin to fill that vacuum. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dispositions - Space and order

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Johan Gullers; [2023]
    Keywords : Art museum; Structuralism; Malmö; Typologies; Architecture; Norra Sofielund; Rosengård; Konstmuseum; Triad; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The thesis focuses on both developing an architectural design as proposal for new premises for Malmö Konstmuseum as well as investigating specific topics in architecture. The project is a typological study of form, space and order with a focus on structuralism and deals with man’s relationship to its spatial environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Zizkov Station

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Simon Alejandro Cortes Luna; [2023]
    Keywords : Restoration project; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This document details my approach to turning an existing building called Žižkov Freight Railway Station into a multifunctional building. This complex is located in Prague, Czech Republic, and dates from the year 1936. READ MORE