architectural heritage

Preservation of cultural heritage is an important aspect of the activities of every country, and modern technologies play an important role here. In this research paper, we will consider the synthesis of traditional and modern methods of researching architectural and historical objects on the example of the oldest sacred sites in Lviv. The digitization of cultural heritage sites is a technological and modern approach to documenting objects. However, fixing the current state of an object alone does not give a complete picture of the object of study.

The work of Santiago Calatrava is characterized by biomorphic imitation combined with engineering thought, an approach that has made him one of the foremost and renowned architects of contemporary times. The architect employed principles of symbolic imitation and historical resonance. The main form, in this project, for imitation was taken from the icon of the Virgin Mary with a Child, which the architect skillfully transformed into the silhouette of a church, while the idea of geometric analysis of the Virgin's Face with a halo inspired the creation of the plan.

The article explores the history of the Jewish community in Kharkiv and the role that synagogues played in its life. Focusing on the significance of synagogues as centers of spiritual and cultural life, the article emphasizes their importance in shaping the city's cultural landscape. Through the analysis of historical sources and documents, the article unfolds the process of the Jewish community's development in Kharkiv and the challenges it faced over the years.

The article covers the Architectural heritage of Andrea Palladio – as education material for Jakub Kubicki reviews artistic heritage of Andrea Palladio and analyzes its influence on the works of Jakub Kubicki.

The research covers the creative and pedagogic activity of Teodor Taliovskyi, the professor of Lviv Polytechnic Institute of the end of the 19th century — early 20th century. The paper describes the architectural, artistic, pedagogic, academic and administrative activity of the prominent artist, examines archive materials of the Polytechnic School of that period which cover academic disciplines taught by the professor. The author also performs a review of the album of draft drawings of projects of churches designed by Teodor Taliovskyi.