Digital design technologies and automation systems have ushered in a paradigm shift in the field ... more Digital design technologies and automation systems have ushered in a paradigm shift in the field of architecture , revolutionizing approaches to architectural elements. Designers, empowered by these technologies, have embraced novel methods and tectonics, transcending traditional design paradigms and prompting a reconsideration of conventional materials. Among these, brick, the oldest man-made material, stands out as a substance ripe for rediscovery through the lens of digital technologies. Numerous research efforts have explored integrating brick material with digital tools, delving into its potential through computational methods and unveiling new understandings of masonry. This paper seeks to contribute to this exploration by focusing on the material's role in complex surface formation. Specifically, the structure of Atlántida Church that Eladio Dieste built with the principle of "resistance through form" has been examined. By employing the hypothesis posited by Eladio Dieste, this research examines historical texts and contemporary practices, subjecting them to analysis through digital tools. The underlying objective is to highlight the discernible impact of manipulating geometric parameters on the qualities of brick material. Throughout this research, the progression unfolds through distinct phases, beginning with digital modeling and analysis. Subsequently, this process advances iteratively by generating a new digital model derived from the original. The culmination of each cycle is marked by a reevaluation, forming a continuous and detailed exploration of implications throughout the study. In light of the obtained results, it is clear that the robust tectonic impact of brick has strengthened the interrelation among form, structure, and material throughout the process of digitization. The qualities of brick resonate prominently in contemporary architectural practice, whose enduring significance is underscored by its integral role in the digital processes shaping the realm of contemporary architectural praxis.
Zeitschrift für die Welt der Türken / Journal of World of Turks, Dec 1, 2012
""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with loc... more ""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with local materials, specifically detailed for indigenous conditions. In addition to environmental circumstances – such as climate, topography etc.- and availability of the materials, local cultural practices determine both housing types and architectural styles of the regions. Vernacular buildings in Anatolia typically were designed and constructed by residents of the regions who utilized traditional building techniques for their own types of daily life. In this context, this study investigates the general characteristics and sustainable properties of traditional residential buildings in Korkuteli region of Antalya, Turkey. Three different traditional structural systems of the region are selected to examine in terms of spatial organization, building type and material, and structural properties in relation with existing user profile. For this purpose, along with the measurements and drawings of these three houses, face to face interviews with residents of the case buildings were conducted. The data gained through the process are evaluated in terms of sustainability of traditional structural systems and way of life.""
Mathematical construction and form/structures of nature in universe have been studied and been di... more Mathematical construction and form/structures of nature in universe have been studied and been discussed by philosophers, mathematicians, scientists and artists throughout the centuries. This cosmic query has led important developments in mathematics and physics as in many other disciplines and through this learning process inter discipliner knowledge has been growing exponentially by those feed backs. Golden ratio is one of
Zeitschrift Fur Die Welt Der Turken Journal of World of Turks, Dec 15, 2012
""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with loc... more ""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with local materials, specifically detailed for indigenous conditions. In addition to environmental circumstances – such as climate, topography etc.- and availability of the materials, local cultural practices determine both housing types and architectural styles of the regions. Vernacular buildings in Anatolia typically were designed and constructed by residents of the regions who utilized traditional building techniques for their own types of daily life. In this context, this study investigates the general characteristics and sustainable properties of traditional residential buildings in Korkuteli region of Antalya, Turkey. Three different traditional structural systems of the region are selected to examine in terms of spatial organization, building type and material, and structural properties in relation with existing user profile. For this purpose, along with the measurements and drawings of these three houses, face to face interviews with residents of the case buildings were conducted. The data gained through the process are evaluated in terms of sustainability of traditional structural systems and way of life.""
Digital design technologies and automation systems have ushered in a paradigm shift in the field ... more Digital design technologies and automation systems have ushered in a paradigm shift in the field of architecture , revolutionizing approaches to architectural elements. Designers, empowered by these technologies, have embraced novel methods and tectonics, transcending traditional design paradigms and prompting a reconsideration of conventional materials. Among these, brick, the oldest man-made material, stands out as a substance ripe for rediscovery through the lens of digital technologies. Numerous research efforts have explored integrating brick material with digital tools, delving into its potential through computational methods and unveiling new understandings of masonry. This paper seeks to contribute to this exploration by focusing on the material's role in complex surface formation. Specifically, the structure of Atlántida Church that Eladio Dieste built with the principle of "resistance through form" has been examined. By employing the hypothesis posited by Eladio Dieste, this research examines historical texts and contemporary practices, subjecting them to analysis through digital tools. The underlying objective is to highlight the discernible impact of manipulating geometric parameters on the qualities of brick material. Throughout this research, the progression unfolds through distinct phases, beginning with digital modeling and analysis. Subsequently, this process advances iteratively by generating a new digital model derived from the original. The culmination of each cycle is marked by a reevaluation, forming a continuous and detailed exploration of implications throughout the study. In light of the obtained results, it is clear that the robust tectonic impact of brick has strengthened the interrelation among form, structure, and material throughout the process of digitization. The qualities of brick resonate prominently in contemporary architectural practice, whose enduring significance is underscored by its integral role in the digital processes shaping the realm of contemporary architectural praxis.
Zeitschrift für die Welt der Türken / Journal of World of Turks, Dec 1, 2012
""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with loc... more ""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with local materials, specifically detailed for indigenous conditions. In addition to environmental circumstances – such as climate, topography etc.- and availability of the materials, local cultural practices determine both housing types and architectural styles of the regions. Vernacular buildings in Anatolia typically were designed and constructed by residents of the regions who utilized traditional building techniques for their own types of daily life. In this context, this study investigates the general characteristics and sustainable properties of traditional residential buildings in Korkuteli region of Antalya, Turkey. Three different traditional structural systems of the region are selected to examine in terms of spatial organization, building type and material, and structural properties in relation with existing user profile. For this purpose, along with the measurements and drawings of these three houses, face to face interviews with residents of the case buildings were conducted. The data gained through the process are evaluated in terms of sustainability of traditional structural systems and way of life.""
Mathematical construction and form/structures of nature in universe have been studied and been di... more Mathematical construction and form/structures of nature in universe have been studied and been discussed by philosophers, mathematicians, scientists and artists throughout the centuries. This cosmic query has led important developments in mathematics and physics as in many other disciplines and through this learning process inter discipliner knowledge has been growing exponentially by those feed backs. Golden ratio is one of
Zeitschrift Fur Die Welt Der Turken Journal of World of Turks, Dec 15, 2012
""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with loc... more ""Cities and towns are characterized by various types of buildings constructed with local materials, specifically detailed for indigenous conditions. In addition to environmental circumstances – such as climate, topography etc.- and availability of the materials, local cultural practices determine both housing types and architectural styles of the regions. Vernacular buildings in Anatolia typically were designed and constructed by residents of the regions who utilized traditional building techniques for their own types of daily life. In this context, this study investigates the general characteristics and sustainable properties of traditional residential buildings in Korkuteli region of Antalya, Turkey. Three different traditional structural systems of the region are selected to examine in terms of spatial organization, building type and material, and structural properties in relation with existing user profile. For this purpose, along with the measurements and drawings of these three houses, face to face interviews with residents of the case buildings were conducted. The data gained through the process are evaluated in terms of sustainability of traditional structural systems and way of life.""
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