Cite this article Bayer, J., Drdácký, M., Válek, J. (2024) ‘Survey and preliminary assessment of a baroque vault for refurbishment planning’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 29(1), pp. 2-8. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2024-0002   SUMMARY Care for the long-term sustainable preservation of a quality environment is increasingly arising interest in extending the functionality […]

Cite this article Botek, A. (2023) ‘Presentation of older layers and findings on historical architecture using the method of analytical presentation: Example of the Old Town Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 38-47. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0023   SUMMARY Analytical presentation is one of the methods used in […]

Cite this article Bočková, M. (2023) ‘Rise of container structures along the Danube River in Bratislava: Transformation of the embankment after the river regulation’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 29-37. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0023   SUMMARY The paper observes the space along the Danube River in Bratislava as a relatively newly […]

Cite this article Mazalán, P., Morávková, K. (2023) ‘Fine art as an integral part of architecture: Political and social aspects of the formation of this synthesis in the 20th century’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 24-28. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0022   SUMMARY The theme of the connection of visual arts with […]

Colour in the environment for older adults

Monika Hencová, Veronika Kotradyová

Cite this article Hencová, M. Kotradyová, V. (2023) ‘Colour in the environment for older adults’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 15-23. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0021   SUMMARY A large part of public and residential interiors is not designed for or adapted to the needs of older people. The trend of aging […]

Cite this article Petráková, L., Šimkovič, V. (2023) ‘Architectural alchemy: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for inspired design – a comprehensive study of creativity, control, and collaboration’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(4), pp. 3-14. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0020   SUMMARY Traditional architectural design provides a human-centric and intuitive way of creating spaces based on […]

Cite this article Hanták, J., Končeková, D. (2023) ‘Positive effects of wood in Vorarlberg’s (Austria) timber kindergartens’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 36-50. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0018   SUMMARY The topic of implementing sustainable materials and integrating them into newly constructed, valuable, and cultural architecture is currently often mentioned in connection […]

Cite this article Šimkovičová, B., Smatanová, K. (2023) ‘Mental health as determining factor of urban district’s character: Case study Bratislava – the Pentagon’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 28-35. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0017   SUMMARY The topic of mental health is on the fringe of the interest of architects and urban […]

Cite this article Kiaček, M. (2023) ‘Architecture of healthcare and social inclusion in interwar Czecho-slovakia: Pezinok Psychiatric Institute and the Masaryk Institute for Young People with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities in Bratislava’, Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU, 28(3), pp. 18-27. https://www.doi.org/10.2478/alfa-2023-0016   SUMMARY The formation of an independent Czechoslovak Republic […]