Placemaking—a tool for the transformation of public areas of the housing estate Ing. arch. Viktor Kasala, PhD. Petržalka, as a new urban sector of Bratislava, was planned as a complex part of the settlement, expanding the urban environment of the capital. During the planning process, it was a showcase applying contemporary trends in urban design, […]
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Cite this article Mohamed, A. (2025) ‘A new comprehensive approach for architectural heritage conservation: The case of Al-Alami house in Gaza’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 30(1), pp. 54-63. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2025-0006 SUMMARY The architectural heritage of historical cities is a manifestation of the relationships between the environment, society, and culture. The […]
Cite this article Ouari, M., Bouchair, A. (2025) ‘Urban form and Psychological Sense of Community: The role of inter-mediate spaces in collective housing in Jijel, Algeria’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 30(1), pp. 44-53. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2025-0005 SUMMARY The emotional bond and sense of belonging that people feel in their living space […]
Cite this article Tibesigwa, B. M., Karumuna, B. V. (2025) ‘Maternal health and well-being: Behavioural perspective of architectural garden features for sustainable antenatal and postnatal care in Tanzania’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 30(1), pp. 28-43. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2025-0004 SUMMARY Garden features are essential for improving maternal health and well-being. Nevertheless, the […]
Cite this article Heffaf, S. E., Bestandji, S., Hamida, N. S. (2025) ‘Formation and evolution of residential buildings in the Djelfa region of Algeria’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 30(1), pp. 15-27. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2025-0003 SUMMARY This research delves into the evolution of residential structures in the Djelfa region of Algeria, employing […]
Cite this article Derriche, Z., Kacemi, M., Seddiki, M. (2025) ‘Multi-criteria evaluation applied to a pilot sustainable neighbourhood project in Algeria: The El Ryad neighbourhood concerning sustainability indicators’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 30(1), pp. 5-14. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2025-0002 SUMMARY Climate change and its effects now seem to be well established and […]
Cite this article Mohamed, A. (2024) ‘User satisfaction with aesthetics of urban park seating’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 29(4), pp. 48-55. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2024-0023 SUMMARY Urban parks are considered among the most important areas of public space for relaxation and recreation. They are gaining ever more importance in our cities […]
Cite this article Bujdáková, K., Schleicher, A. (2024) ‘Impact of temporary conversion on the community: Categorisation and current case studies from Europe’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 29(4), pp. 43-47. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2024-0022 SUMMARY In the life cycle of objects and spaces, the function for which they were intended to serve […]
Cite this article Triqui, M., Mazouz, F. (2024) ‘Urban expansion and heritage threats: Preservation of Mansourah archaelogical site in Tlemcen, Algeria’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 29(4), pp. 31-42. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2024-0021 SUMMARY The archaeological site of Mansourah, located southwest of Tlemcen in Algeria, is a significant historical and architectural heritage […]