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Transformations of Sacred Space.
Mléčka, Jan ; PhDr.Martin Horáček,Ph.D. (referee) ; Doc.Ing.arch.Michal Hronský,PhD. (referee) ; Petelen, Ivan (referee) ; Šindlar, Jiljí (advisor)
The Christian church has been an inherent part of human continuity for more than thousand years. The external appearance of the Christian church has always reflected societal transformations as well as turning points in history. Moreover, it has become an integral part of our existence both in space and time. Nowadays, we frequently hear that the crisis of European society is in effect an identity crisis, an inability to ask about where we are heading and what the meaning of life is. The reduction of time givenness to the already limited scope of our own physical existence destroys the ability in a man to ask questions and find answers to them, or even enquire about the meaning and essence of things. The carefree, dispersed husk blown by the wind may seem to be free and independent; however, it has also stopped trying to actively find paths for future generations. One of the fundamental attributes of an architect should be a strong aptitude for synthetic thinking, which includes multiple knowledge of social cognition, i.e. in the currentness of present experience as well as in time. This knowledge should ideally help to identify the core of problem, and to define the general rules applicable, regardless of changes in social demand, trends or taste. This dissertation, concerned with the “change” of the Christian church, ought to provide a compact, effective platform based on a synthesis of all analytical findings in the areas of architecture, liturgy, history, and theology. This platform can be applied in architectural practice, education (both architectural and theological), pastorage, and other wide, well-researched social discourses on the current form of the Christian sacred space, its basis and likely future development. The emphasis should be put on individual interpretation of a target group rather than dogmatic interpretation of dramatic revelations. Therefore, the first half of the dissertation will analyse the theological and symbolic basis, and historic transformations. Whilst, the second half will depict the current approach to the creation of sacred space in both newly built churches and the ongoing conversions of existing spaces. In conclusion, the dissertation will debate the future direction of sacred space in post-Christian Europe.
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Architectural Lighting Desing
Machát, Jan ; Petelen, Ivan (referee) ; Dulenčín, Juraj (referee) ; Odvárka, Antonín (advisor)
This dissertation focuses on the development and understanding of lighting design in the context of architecture. The main objectives of this thesis are: • To expand the theoretical knowledge of lighting design in architecture, including its purpose, perception and specific techniques. • Developing and testing an innovative approach to simulating lighting in buildings, specifically by using video projection on facades as an alternative to traditional, challenging methods. • Providing practical recommendations for the application of lighting design in practice. The thesis describes the challenges associated with traditional methods of façade lighting and presents an innovative alternative in the form of video projection. This approach offers flexibility in testing different lighting scenarios, facilitating design changes and efficiently selecting the optimum lighting for a particular building. The practical part started with the selection of a suitable building, the historic Building A of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of Brno University of Technology, based on carefully defined criteria. This was followed by simulation tests in a computer environment and tests on a scale model of the building, created using 3D printing, before the actual test on the real building. The theoretical part of the work included studying literature, participation in conferences and workshops, a study internship in Stockholm and practical work with light. These experiences served as a basis for a potential teaching course "Light in Architecture" that could be incorporated into the architectural studio curriculum. Overall, this dissertation contributes to strengthening the theoretical and practical understanding of light design in architecture and offers innovative methods and practices for its application.
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Sports center and renovation of the sports complex "Start" in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Krasnikov, Yevhenii ; Petelen,, Ivan (referee) ; Marek, Jiří (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the design of a sports center building in the area of the Start stadium in Kiev, using the maximum development area that allows the plots, with regard to distances and protection zones. The territory of the stadium complex is owned by the city of Kiev. In recent years, several projects for the modernization of the sports center have been proposed to the city, but the city has only carried out a partial reconstruction, which concerned only the replacement of the stadium's asphalt paving. The stadium's grandstands have been in need of repair for a long time. The condition of the turf of the football field does not allow football sports events. The park zone does not meet the requirements for the rest of modern man. The stadium complex is located in a densely populated and developing part of the city, with a well-developed transport infrastructure. The location on the mentioned plot of the building of a modern sports complex corresponds to the interests and needs of the inhabitants of the city district and the city.
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Bionics in architecture (tree as the source of inspiration)
Šáchová, Irena ; Petelen, Ivan (referee) ; Petříčková, Monika (referee) ; Müller, Zdeněk (referee) ; Drápal, Jaroslav (advisor)
The work deals with nature prefigurations, which can be used in architecture. The first part is concerned with the bionics in architecture in general. There are introduced all available pieces of knowledge falling within this branch. The second part is focused on the nature prefiguration – tree. The tree was analyzed from different points of view. Suitable principles, which were found, were transformed to the field of architecture. On the basis of children's drawings the changing approach to “tree as a home” during adolescence was charted. The work can serve as a comprehensive supporting document for study of bionics for students of architecture and architects and also for the general public. The work should point out that nature is our great standard for any activity.
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Architecture and sightless
Luciaková, Katarína ; Petelen, Ivan (referee) ; Žalmanová, Petra (referee) ; Ing.Petr Karásek (referee) ; Šindlar, Jiljí (advisor)
This thesis explores the relationship between architecture and the blind people. For better clarity and understanding of the topic, The work has been divided into five distinctive parts. In the first, introduction part, I approach space sensation of a blind person from the physiological and psychological angle. This analysis is very important for the understanding of imagination, which the blind person has. Another important fact to understand is the way in which the blind person gets the information about the space and what is his ability to process it. Further, I explain the basic principles of the blind person’s movement through space and describe instructions of how to help blind people in the concrete spatial situations. In the next part, I give a short information about the historical progress of the relation between the society and the blind people. An important fact is that, as late as 200 years ago, the blind people were considered as “sub men” and did not have the full freedom privilege. This relation has been modified over time and nowadays, the blind people have the freedom of movement and all the rights to enjoy their lives. To meet the needs of the blind people, many associations have been created that act on their behalf. The associations have different modes of functioning, but their common goal is to help blind people with their social rehabilitation, looking for employment and removing architectural barriers. The core of my work is divided into two parts. In the first one, I focus on the problematic of the blind people and architecture from the functional aspect. The functional aspect is vital for the blind people. It corresponds to their safety in the environment. In this chapter, I treat in detail basic elements for designing buildings, for specifying barriers and principles of design for blind people. Furthermore, I describe the help tools the blind people need in order to move in the space. I evaluate the future of these tools and indicate the rapid technological progression which makes the life of blind people more comfortable. In the next part, I focus on the problematic of the blind people and architecture from the aesthetic aspect. This question has not been much explored yet, but is, nonetheless, very important. In this part of my work, I use more my personal experience and the knowledge coming from the exploration of space. Aesthetical values are subjective for all the people, with or without a handicap. Therefore, in this final chapter, I try to note the facts that can be used in the process of the aesthetical perception and to reflect on them. In the domain of aesthetical research, there also exist tools and institutions that help blind people in their comprehension of architecture. The division of my work emerged from the compilation of diverse facts in the process of writing. This thesis has an informative and practical character. It is intended for people who want to understand and to be informed about how to design architecture for the blind people. It will be directed towards people who build this kind of architecture and need an overview of how to make it. It is also intended for people interested in learning more about architecture.
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Anthropometric research of the adult population and its applications in interiors and architecture
Kovařík, Martin ; Petelen, Ivan (referee) ; Hronský, Michal (referee) ; Doc.Ing.Veronika Kotradyová,PhD. (referee) ; Šindlar, Jiljí (advisor)
This thesis focuses on research in the field of anthropometric measurements of the adult population, its history, basic concepts and research itself, conducted under the author’s leadership of the NIS project at the Mendel University in Brno. The research results and its application in the field of interiors and furniture should be used to revise the architectural patterns and standards dealing with the relations on the axis between man – interior – furniture. It describes the relations of individual parameters, a person's height and weight, their development depending on age and sex, compares the height curve growth in Czech population and in Europe. The results of the work should serve as a basis for revising the existing typological principles and standards with regard to new results; in conclusion the author proposes conceptual changes of the fixed schemes in relations of man and interior.
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Kopřivnice – invisible town center
Jurková, Kristýna ; Petelen,, Ivan (referee) ; Marek, Jiří (advisor)
Defining the town of Kopřivnice from point of view other than just as an industrial town became the starting point of my diploma thesis. When studying the history of the town, it became certain, that Kopřivnice is not made up by industrial areas and prefab estates, but a small stream hides in its DNA, which defined the origin of the town. A few historical layers were built on it, it is only right that other changes take place in its vicinity. Kopřivnička is characterized not only by the fact that it forms the green axe of the town, but also by the fact that in its surrounding there are mostly buildings intended for housing. Family houses and prefab houses alternate along its length. How should the housing look like, how can we determine the next stage of housing in Kopřivnice? That is the question, that fulfil the theme of my diploma thesis. We have got a creek and the green axe, which is not perceived by many residents, and we have an acute shortage of housing in the town. I am looking for answers to the question of whether it is possible to change the scale in the context of prefabricated houses, whether it is possible to live differently than everyone separeted in their own apartment. The answer seems to be a complex of community housing next to the former archbishop‘s manor. There is a change in the perception of the function of housing. The thesis tries to reflect the architecture in terms of the requirements of the population not only by gender or age, but also in terms of interests, hobbies and their personal needs. Each person is unique and needs a different space for themselves and in their surroundings. Can loners, workaholics, seniors, extroverts and large families live together to make everyone happy?
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The parallel between the concept of work in architecture and music
Lukačovič, Markéta ; Petelen, Ivan (referee) ; Kyselka, Mojmír (referee) ; Koleček, Ivan (referee) ; Drápal, Jaroslav (advisor)
The doctoral thesis preliminary focuses on the comparison of concepts of creation in music and architecture and to explore the connection and possible blending of both arts. The main focus of the dissertation is the research of the parallel between the composition of music and architecture, in their characters, means of composition and methods. The methods of approaching the topic were the analysis's of music and architectural materials such as dedicated books, magazines, internet articles, as well as audio recordings, realisations of architectonic works, printed materials on acoustics, psychology of perception and aesthetics as well as own experience and knowledge in the field of music and architecture and the experiment in composition. Results of the dissertation are theoretical conclusions enlightening the given topic and the practical experiment in the form of the analysis of the music composition and the application of its compositional methods into the architectonic design.
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Sports center and renovation of the sports complex "Start" in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Krasnikov, Yevhenii ; Petelen,, Ivan (referee) ; Marek, Jiří (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the design of a sports center building in the area of the Start stadium in Kiev, using the maximum development area that allows the plots, with regard to distances and protection zones. The territory of the stadium complex is owned by the city of Kiev. In recent years, several projects for the modernization of the sports center have been proposed to the city, but the city has only carried out a partial reconstruction, which concerned only the replacement of the stadium's asphalt paving. The stadium's grandstands have been in need of repair for a long time. The condition of the turf of the football field does not allow football sports events. The park zone does not meet the requirements for the rest of modern man. The stadium complex is located in a densely populated and developing part of the city, with a well-developed transport infrastructure. The location on the mentioned plot of the building of a modern sports complex corresponds to the interests and needs of the inhabitants of the city district and the city.
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Kopřivnice – invisible town center
Jurková, Kristýna ; Petelen,, Ivan (referee) ; Marek, Jiří (advisor)
Defining the town of Kopřivnice from point of view other than just as an industrial town became the starting point of my diploma thesis. When studying the history of the town, it became certain, that Kopřivnice is not made up by industrial areas and prefab estates, but a small stream hides in its DNA, which defined the origin of the town. A few historical layers were built on it, it is only right that other changes take place in its vicinity. Kopřivnička is characterized not only by the fact that it forms the green axe of the town, but also by the fact that in its surrounding there are mostly buildings intended for housing. Family houses and prefab houses alternate along its length. How should the housing look like, how can we determine the next stage of housing in Kopřivnice? That is the question, that fulfil the theme of my diploma thesis. We have got a creek and the green axe, which is not perceived by many residents, and we have an acute shortage of housing in the town. I am looking for answers to the question of whether it is possible to change the scale in the context of prefabricated houses, whether it is possible to live differently than everyone separeted in their own apartment. The answer seems to be a complex of community housing next to the former archbishop‘s manor. There is a change in the perception of the function of housing. The thesis tries to reflect the architecture in terms of the requirements of the population not only by gender or age, but also in terms of interests, hobbies and their personal needs. Each person is unique and needs a different space for themselves and in their surroundings. Can loners, workaholics, seniors, extroverts and large families live together to make everyone happy?
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