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Spatium, 2021

Areas of disused military barracks are commonly exploited as a land resource that is attractive f... more Areas of disused military barracks are commonly exploited as a land resource that is attractive for redevelopment, within the urban city area. Their commercial potential is high on the list of attractiveness, primarily based on the value of the site?s disposition, size, and capacity for redevelopment in terms of rebuilding. Contemporary architectural practice is often directed towards urban redevelopment projects in military areas whose position and other characteristics are valued by investors as crucial commercial benefits. These sites may be places of tangible cultural heritage based on recognized architectural heritage and social memory. The paper presents a comparative study of the redevelopment of two former military barracks in Nis - Bubanjski Heroji and Filip Kljajic. These sites share the same disposition within the city but diverge in terms of their size, historical importance, and discourse of redevelopment. The comparison is presented from four perspectives: planning, bu...

Abstracts - ICAR 2012. ICAR 2012 International Conference on Architectural Research: (re)writing ... more Abstracts - ICAR 2012. ICAR 2012 International Conference on Architectural Research: (re)writing history. Book · May 2012 Edition: 1, Publisher: Editura Universitară „Ion Mincu” Bucureşti, Beatrice-Gabriela Jöger, Andra Panait, Editor: UAUIM, Beatrice-Gabriela Jöger, Andra Panait, Marina Mihaila, Daniel Comşa, ISBN: 978-606-638-022-5 Editura Universitară „Ion Mincu” Bucureşti, Beatrice-Gabriela Jöger, Andra Panait authors: Beatrice-Gabriela Jöger, Andra Panait, Marina Mihaila, Daniel Comşa, Adham Abulnour, Ileana Apostol, Maria Boştenaru Dan, Dragoş Horia Buhociu, João Paulo Cardielos, Stefania Chirico, Laura Vivola, Luigi Chirone, Cristina Constantinescu, Mihaela Hărmănescu, Ilinca Constantinescu, Cerasella Craciun, Cristina Enache, Giuseppe Gangemi, Cristina Olga Gociman, Sever Georgescu, Tiberiu Florescu, Artan Hysa, Bob Jarvis, Valbona Koçi, Andrei Eugen Lakatos, Vera Marin, Ana Opriş, Gabriel Pascariu, Simona Pascariu, Alexandru-Ionut Petrişor, Andreea Popa, Alexandru Calcating...

Facta Universitatis - Series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2020

This paper deals with the color theory and the application of this theory in architectural design... more This paper deals with the color theory and the application of this theory in architectural design. Since the modernist architects and modern era in architecture, the colors of the buildings were not in the focus of their authors. On the contrary, the modern movement has taught us that color, and especially artificial one, is almost a crime to use and in a way, it expresses a lack of a style. Through examining universal color harmony principles in this paper the problem and phenomenon of using colors in contemporary architecture was discussed, which had its roots in the modern movement and evolved through technological advance especially in material technology. The industrial architecture is used as an example, to narrow down the research field, but also for the reasons of extensive and creative use of color in this type of buildings. We have examined several industrial buildings that have been systematized into three categories. All three categories are analyzed for the application ...

Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering

The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential redevelopment perspectives of the former in... more The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential redevelopment perspectives of the former industrial sites. A qualitative analysis of the post-WWII industrial site in Nis, Serbia, and its modernistic legacy was performed, related to the important issues of urban morphology. The qualities which are remaining behind the ?rusty? industrial landscape were examined in view of the contemporary approach to the concept of the sustainable city. The research findings suggest the existence of need for interventions in the actual morphology of the examined urban space in order to fulfill the contemporary trends of placemaking.

Facta Universitatis - Series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2020

Tehnicki Vjesnik, 2020

Blockhouses represent a type of small-span aboveground bunkers, originally built in England but l... more Blockhouses represent a type of small-span aboveground bunkers, originally built in England but later also in other parts of the world. These specific forms of military heritage, which were largely built during the WWII in Balkan, are forgotten witnesses of the past. As the old military concepts and doctrines have been abandoned, the strategic interest for the blockhouses has been lost, while the questions about their future arose. While the developed countries are actively engaged in the search for sustainable solutions that consider finding the non-military uses for these military structures, it is still quite a rarity in Serbia. Many blockhouses are located in the areas of outstanding natural values or within the urban zones; so consequently, they do have a potential to be integrated into contemporary urban dynamics. The paper examines reasons and possibilities for the reuse of blockhouse bunkers, taking into account the principles of sustainability and the indicators for adaptability, analysing their spatial, functional transformation through the development of a model for sustainable conversion. In order to check the debated postulates, a design proposal of a blockhouse converted into a single-family house is presented and discussed from the aspect of layout flexibility and development of a modular extension, as a plausible and sustainable scenario.

Places and Technologies 2019, 2019

Various abandoned buildings around the world, among them also industrial ones, are remains of the... more Various abandoned buildings around the world, among them also industrial ones, are remains of the past and history, while add a visual interest to the contemporary surroundings. In some cases, these buildings are being demolished while previously occupied areas are released for the new developments. In others, they are recognized as the built heritage and also suitable for the reuse. In the preliminary stages of planning and selecting buildings by evaluating their potential for a reuse, complex decisional problems characterized by many conflicting variables are common. To transform the problem of uncertainty into clearly defined selection process, the multi-criteria decision-making methodology can be of great importance. Utilising multi-criteria method of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the paper examines the adaptive reuse potential of industrial buildings within the complex of former Electronic Industry in the city of Nis, in Serbia, as selected case study. The method is used in order to identify which facilities have the greatest potential and ability to be converted into some new purposes. Multiple-criteria evaluation has been performed with the application of a set of indicators, considering different spatial and physical performances of the buildings, as well as their locational (site) indicators. Finally, the proposed methodology and obtained results are used to point to the key indicators for the industrial buildings adaptability, both the strongest, ones that contribute the most, and the weakest, ones that are the most challenging.

Energy and Buildings, 2021

In civil engineering and architecture, sustainability requires energy optimization minimizing the... more In civil engineering and architecture, sustainability requires energy optimization minimizing the energy amounts needed for heating and cooling. Revitalization of built heritage, except the renewal of the original identity, and preservation through adaptive reuse, must meet the requirements set within the framework of energy postulates. Given that the physical interventions for improvement of energy efficiency can affect the visual appearance of the building, energy retrofitting of built heritage under the protection regime represents a challenge in the management of cultural heritage. The paper aims to identify the most optimal measures to be applied to increase energy efficiency, depending on the protection level, using the fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. Results show that for the highest protection level, the maximum degree of optimism indicates complete preservation of building identity, favoring indicators related to the technical systems, while for the medium pr...

The paper analyses the present condition of the sustainability elements at the level of a village... more The paper analyses the present condition of the sustainability elements at the level of a village, and then on the relevant representative sample of the households, according to the parameters of sustainability defined in advance. By definition, such analysis of natural, economic, human and spatial resources provides the scope of the present status, but also defines the sustainability degree, and the capacities and potential directions of development. The obtained results and drawn conclusions served as a platform for the analysis of the future development and transformation of the village and the households’ courtyards as spatial manifestation of households in general. Knez Selo belongs to, by its morphology, compact type of villages, and has been firstly uninhabited since Roman Empire. Position of the higher ground and the excellent view towards Nis’s valley has always been interesting place for living. There are rich complexes of forests and pastures, and favourable conditions fo...

Tehnicki Vjesnik-technical Gazette, 2020

This paper deals with contemporary discourse regarding urban revival, elaborating the Educational... more This paper deals with contemporary discourse regarding urban revival, elaborating the Educational Campus as a paradigm for global innovation. The objective is to examine the significance and capacity of education and its spatial articulation for social incubation and overall urban development. Furthermore through case of the city of Nis it was demonstrated the possibilities for connecting capacities and priorities in order to build a theoretical ‘platform’ for systematic urban design package in respect to the local resource. The new needed identity for the city of Nis in the time of transition from former industrial into the modern competitive city, can take many forms. Here was argued that, while there is the absence of a formal response to neoliberal governance regarding the strategic urban development, new Educational Campus paradigm might be solution for urban revival. This paper has examined possibilities of formation of the University Campus within the city core as a plausible...

FACTA UNIVERSITATIS Series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2020

This paper deals with the color theory and the application of this theory in architectural design... more This paper deals with the color theory and the application of this theory in architectural design. Since the modernist architects and modern era in architecture, the colors of the buildings were not in the focus of their authors. On the contrary, the modern movement has taught us that color, and especially an artificial one, is almost a crime to use and in a way, it expresses a lack of a style. Through examining universal color harmony principles in this paper the problem and phenomenon of using colors in contemporary architecture was discussed, which had its roots in the modern movement and evolved through technological advance especially in material technology. Industrial architecture is used as an example, to narrow down the research field, but also for the reasons of extensive and creative use of color in this type of buildings. We have examined several industrial buildings that have been systematized into three categories. All three categories are analyzed for the application of general color harmony principles. Then discussion focuses on refining principles of color usage in architecture that appear in contemporary architecture in order to systematize those principles, particularly important for architectural education and new practitioners of architecture. In conclusion, it is stated that universal color harmony principles are applicable in architecture as well, as in other visual arts.

Places & Technologies 2019 - 6th International Academic Scientific Conference Proceedings , 2019

Proceedings INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE “PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE” BASA’ 2019, 2019

Industrial heritage as a part of cultural heritage, piecing together the remnants of lost industr... more Industrial heritage as a part of cultural heritage, piecing together the remnants of lost industrial activities, can be of significant interest for future generations. Its importance has been recognized in making the connections between the present and the past while creating an identity of urban space. Due to the lack of rigid procedures, and despite its widely recognized importance in terms of future sustainable redevelopment, in Serbia, this kind of built heritage is been neglected and out of the focus of the institutions and the society as well. Considering the area of the city of Nis, this paper examined the heritage and the industrial residues of the two periods as of the major historical importance—before and right after the WWIII; with the aim to make a detailed insight into their current statuses. Comparing two epochs, we have identified the determining characteristic of the examined periods of industrial development. While it is generally acceptable that the older structures could be of the greater importance for the architectural historians and conservators, this paper tends to highlight the importance of nurturing and managing the full scope of the industrial heritage regardless the historical distance.

PHIDAC 2019 - V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM FOR STUDENTS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES IN THE FIELDS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - PROCEEDINGS, 2019

Outdoor urban spaces represent an important element of the urban structure while providing social... more Outdoor urban spaces represent an important element of the urban structure while providing social, economic and ecological sustainability in the cities. Numerous studies have shown that children's outdoor play is essential for their health and well-being. Therefore, increasing attention is being devoted to designing and planning the outdoor spaces within the complexes of kindergartens. The paper examines the quality of outdoor urban spaces within the complex of the several kindergartens in the city of Nis, in the context of their physical performances. The comparative analysis is carried out based on field research, identifying the presence or non-presence of appropriate indicators that influence the quality of outdoor urban spaces for children... The indicators are formed considering three different aspects: purpose and activities, security, ecological comfort. The aim of the paper is to point to the crucial indicators that contribute the most to the quality of the outdoor spaces in kindergartens. Obtained results also indicate which segments are the most challenging for further improvement.

PHIDAC 2019 - V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM FOR STUDENTS OF DOCTORAL STUDIES IN THE FIELDS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - PROCEEDINGS, 2019

Solar energy collected via photovoltaic panels is been considered as among the cleanest energy re... more Solar energy collected via photovoltaic panels is been considered as among the cleanest energy resources that have great potential for the exploitation. Regardless of the high price of the equipment, which is perceived as the main constraint for the intensive exploitation of solar energy, overall gains that do not include solely the amount of electricity gained from the collected solar energy but also environmental protection. The scope of this research is to find the reasoning for the stronger advocacy of the use of photovoltaic panels on the rooftops of the industrial buildings by discussing several different aspects of such an approach in designing and building industrial facilities. The paper considers a few industrial facilities built in Nis for demonstrative purposes in order to simulate and approximately calculate the viability and validity of producing green energy. The rooftops of the industrial building are found appropriate for this kind of construction due to its size and shape (flat roof or a slight slope). The results are discussed in the contexts of general energy consumption in contemporary households in order to demonstrate the possibilities of solar energy exploitation in an illustrative way.

2nd International Conference on Urban Planning - ICUP2018 - Proceedings, 2018

Renewable energy sources (RES), in the developed countries of Europe and the world, are slowly bu... more Renewable energy sources (RES), in the developed countries of Europe and the world, are slowly but surely taking the primacy in use compared to conventional sources. Limited capacities of fossil fuels, coal, oil, natural gas and their very detrimental effect on the environment have been made to think about energy sources in a different-more alternative way. In order to meet all the human energy needs that are growing each day, more and more money is being invested in the construction of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. The benefit is substantial: the consumption of fossil fuels decreases, the environment is protected, and the emission of harmful gases is reduced. Thus, the EU began to implement a global action to mitigate the dangers of using fossil fuels and committed itself to reduce the total CO2 emissions to the environment by all means available. As urban areas are far more demanding consumers than rural areas, many cities in Europe have adopted measures regarding the use of RES that has been in place for years. Thus, the city of Niš in 2014 also adopted the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) of the City of Niš. The aim of this paper is to present the potentials of southern Serbia in renewable energy sources and their exploitation with the specific focus to demonstrate how the energy produced in this way may contribute to more environmentally friendly development of the city.

2nd International Conference on Urban Planning - ICUP2018 Proceedings, 2018

A healthy and sustainable environment, both built and natural, is a paramount assignment for the ... more A healthy and sustainable environment, both built and natural, is a paramount assignment for the professions of urban and architectural design. This paper examines the possibilities of improving the built environment through the introduction of new frameworks for designing and building industrial sites. Since the industry has been moved from the central city areas into peripheral zones, the importance of distinguishing and high-quality design of the industrial facilities faded. Following the shifts in urban planning principles contemporary city is being compacted and this also has consequences on way of designing industrial complexes, making them compact too, oversimplified and banal, while reducing the building plots and increasing (maximizing) occupancy index. This paper tends to examine the potential of contemporary industrial buildings for developing much greener and environmentally friendly facilities by building green rooftops. The rooftops of the industrial building, usually with flat or sight slope, are found appropriate for this kind of construction, while benefits may be found in improved thermal insulation, soundproofing, and waterproofing. This paper demonstrated the possible scope of increasing greenery in urban areas by the industrial roofs built with green rooftops. We conducted the research in the urban area of Nis, analyzing and discussing the size and indexes for newly-built industrial zones in Nis. Numbers we have calculated for the city of Nis suggest that this kind of environmental intervention in building design and construction should be considered also at the planning level, which should consequently lead to binding codes for developers and investors.

BROWNINFO 2014 - Proceedings of International Academic Conference, 2014

This paper deals with the brownfields in the city that can have a serious impact on the direction... more This paper deals with the brownfields in the city that can have a serious impact on the direction of strategic planning for future urban development. The comparative analysis of case studies was conducted to compare industrial cities in the developed western countries (Gothenburg) to the cities in transition countries (Niš). Brownfields are discussed as specific spaces that represent, on the one hand, an exceptional spatial resource capital, and, problematic areas, "black spots" of the city, on the other, with all the burdens that brownfields can have. Considering the prevalence and distribution, strategic planning, as an instrument for the formation of the vision of development, must inevitably examine and define the role of brownfields. The aim of this paper is to present the possibilities and possible models for brownfield renewal through the prism of strategic planning in the context of creating a sustainable vision of the cities where brownfields could play a key role in regulating and correcting the existing urban pattern.

iNDiS 2015 - PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND RENEWAL IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING International Scientific Conference, 2015

Understanding the historical value and significance of inherited industrial landscapes that are u... more Understanding the historical value and significance of inherited industrial landscapes that are unused and abandoned due to numerous reasons may help us to find more appropriate forms of their conversion. By evaluating the urban morphology of the particular site, and knowing and learning about the urban structure, their relations and processes of transformation, the aim was to create a framework that can be used in regeneration processes. The outcome of the analysis was in the text discussed in the context of integrating this principle with the on-going practice of brownfields redevelopment. The discussion is devoted to the improvement of the existing theory and practice of industrial brownfields redevelopment by highlighting the main pros and cons of the proposed strategy.