public space

MODERN APPROACHES TO THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF OPEN-AIR MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS. EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

There are numerous open-air museums worldwide, and public spaces often incorporate both permanent and temporary outdoor exhibitions. Based on studies conducted on open-air museums and exhibitions in Vienna and its surrounding areas, as part of the academic cooperation program TU Vienna  TU Lviv, this article explores the European approach to the architectural and spatial organization of such institutions.

THE USE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE IN PSYCHIATRY

The article highlights the importance of architecture to mental health and the impact of space design on emotional state and productivity. The study shows that architects are using innovative approaches, such as biophilic design, to create healing environments, and mental health is becoming more relevant in the context of current challenges, including the pandemic.

FUNCTIONAL ZONING PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC SPACE OF UNIVERSITIES. ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE LVIV CITY

The article is devoted to the research of problems of the functional and planning structure of existing objects of publicly accessible public spaces within the university campuses of the city of Lviv and identifying the main trends in their design and successful functioning. Based on the analysis of the scientific publications and studies that related to this topic, the main aspects of the formation of public space at the universities were presented.

SOCIAL CONTACT AS A COMPONENT OF PUBLIC CITY SPACE

This article examines social contact as an important component of public space in cities. The author emphasizes the physical parameters of space that influence the possibility and quality of social interactions. Street networks and sidewalk accessibility contribute to encounters and communication in densely populated areas, while large open spaces without buildings may reduce the number of social contacts. Space design, such as the presence of public squares and parks, can increase social encounters and make the space more diverse.

SEARCH FOR ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTION OF THE MODERN EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC CENTER

The XXI century is a period of fierce competition for material and technical resources, which is a rapid development of innovative technologies and teaching methods. Therefore, the main task for high-quality education today is to create modern multifunctional institutions where people of different ages could get knowledge. The organic combination of educational, scientific and innovative activities in the extracurricular educational process will allow people in educational institutions to master the modern methodology of performing research work.

ANALYSIS OF THE UKRAINIAN CITIES’ SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY ON THE EXAMPLE OF LVIV

The world tendencies of popularization of ecological elements of sustainable mobility and the results of their introduction in Lviv on the way to sustainable development are considered in the article. Examples of implementation of the Sustainable Mobility Plan in the city in accordance with the set priorities are given: residents, public transport, ecological means of transportation, private transport. The development of infrastructure for individual environmental means of mobility and public transport is analyzed.

METHOD OF INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ON THE EXAMPLE OF WORKSHOP: THE REORGANIZATION OF RECREATIONAL ZONES OF COASTAL AREAS IN SERGIIVKA VILLAGE, ODESSA REGION

The article describes the design methodology and appropriateness of architectural workshops for student learning and their involvement in participatory planning. As an example, given an architectural workshop that took place in September 2016 in the village Sergiivka, Odessa region at International urban forum "Area for development. Beach and city" with the participation of students and tutors from Odesa, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and Kyiv.

IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT FORM: THE GEOMETRY OF THE CITY IN THE TREATISES BY PLATO, T. MORE, T. CAMPANELLA

The article has been devoted to the analysis of the architecture and urban structure of utopian cities and states, their interrelation with social and political aspects in the works of “Republic” and “Laws” by Plato, “Utopia” by T. More and “The City of the Sun” by T. Campanella.

THE CURRENT FEATURES OF THE CENTRAL PUBLIC SPACE FUNCTIONING IN THE HISTORICAL CITY, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Central market squares are a characteristic feature of many cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Historically, it was formed in such a way that the presence of a market square was a sign of the urban status of a territory. They were laid as perfect geometric forms of the spatial centers of life of citizens, and due to the central location, economic and cultural value, were the core of the city, from which the street network was expanded.

RETAIL SHOPS AS AN ELEMENT OF THE PUBLIC SPACE OF SUBURBAN SETTLEMENTS

Nowadays, we have a situation in Ukraine, when large companies control the trade market; in this case, small companies have no chance to compete with them. Nevertheless, it should be understood that small shopes carry a very important mission in suburban settlements. In a situation when the property market demanded to sell any free territory for housing development, we got a situation with a deficit of «third places» located close to our houses where we can walk.