Semantic modelling as a means of forming an architectural object's artistic image

Abstract

The problem of the artistic image in architecture is of great importance,which is confirmed by scientific research in this area. However,the methods of an architectural objects artistic image's purposeful formation remain poorly understood. The method of designed object's figurative structure semantic modeling is an effective way to search for an artistic image in the architectural design process. The technique is based on an artistic understanding of the designed object's internal and external semantics. Concepts and archetypes of the projected object's art-shaped structure are generated in the semantics comprehension process. Semantic modeling can be materialized in various forms,for example,in the form of a kind of matrix. The designer realizes a substantively detailed comprehension of the future object's artistic-figurative structure by means of filling matrix cells with graphical or volumetric models. Based on the developed methodology,a series of experimental works and projects aimed at preserving and developing the Vladivostok's architectural and artistic originality were carried out at the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning of the Far Eastern Federal University. Experimental testing has shown certain instrumental capabilities and effectiveness of this technique in working on an artistic image,both at urban planning and at volumetric levels.