Essays about: "modern architecture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 417 essays containing the words modern architecture.

  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. REDUCING ENERGY DEMANDS OF MODERN BUILDINGS : UTILIZING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE, PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN & NATURAL MATERIALS

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Jens Engström; [2024]
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  4. 3. A shed, a dock and a boat : a design proposal for a harbor in Bohuslän with focus on cultural heritage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Nina Littmann; [2023]
    Keywords : Bohuslän; cultural heritage; harbor design; development; Tanums kommun; docks;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a design proposal for a new harbor in Bohuslän.The area holds high historical and aesthetic values. The project site has been proposed by the municipality for the development of a new harbor, to meet increasing demand for mooring in the area. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hold My Flowers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Frida Neckmar; [2023]
    Keywords : Vases; interior design; modularity; fresh flowers; material exploration; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This Bachelor’s degree project investigates how precious fresh-cut flowers self sustainably can be arranged to be fully showcased and make them come into their own. Inspired by nature’s organic shapes and emphasising functionality, the project concludes a series of carefully designed modular vases. READ MORE

  6. 5. Post-Traumatic Urbanism

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Dalia Diary; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban planning; City development; post-traumatic urbanism; ruin; rebuild;

    Abstract : Terrorism, conflict, and natural disasters. How can architecture respond to a world at odds with itself?On a daily basis we see tragic news about cities around the world that are undergoing trauma. READ MORE