Propagation of functionalism in architecture – Czechoslovak interwar architecture of Uzhgorod Mgr. Rastislav Popelka, PhD. The thesis discusses the topic of Czechoslovak interwar architecture in Uzhgorod with the focus on the functionalist movement. It deals with substantial changes in the administrative status of Uzhgorod after 1919, as expressed in its building development, both in terms […]
Summary of approved PhD theses
“Healthy” design in the interior design proces: Inclusive interior design for children with eye defect disease – amblyopia Mgr. art. Margaréta Janecová, ArtD. This thesis addresses the topic of furniture and interiors for children with binocular disorders, specifically amblyopia. It describes essential points for the design of healthy work desk and interior for children. These […]
Architectural utopia Ing. arch. Katarína Porázik, PhD. Ever since the beginnings of humanity, the men have been determined to change their living environment, which due to climatic, socio-political and economic conditions has not always been ideal. The ideas of better future and Utopia visions of ideal society have showed humans the path through the labyrinth […]
Method of an analytic presentation of heritage and its potential in architectural creative process Ing. arch. Katarína Palgutová, PhD. The method of analytical presentation (MAP) has become recently the object of a great discussion. Nowadays, its use is questionable, since one prefers the unity of a face heritage and one maximizes the effort to keeping […]
Tradition in the context of design Mgr. art. Zuzana Labudová, ArtD. The aim of this dissertation thesis was to specify the importance of tradition in the context of design. The work discusses the tradition in a wider context: describes changes in society, which have affected perception of history and tradition; examines identity, nostalgia and fashion; explores […]
Art and design: Design product as a part of a small limited edition Mgr. art. Eva Veselá, ArtD. Dissertation thesis “Art and Design, design product as a part of a small limited edition”, is aimed to create a particular piece of artwork — design product that meets the attributes of design product (as a usable, functional product) and at […]
Historical and typological development of the Baroque roof structures in Slovakia Mgr. Daniela Zacharová, PhD. This dissertation thesis looks into baroque trussings in Slovakia, their typological evolution from early forms in the 17th century through advanced constructions typical for the period of the 18th century up to simplified constructions of the period reaching to the […]
Meaning of pure architecture: Ordinary – everyday – banal in thinking architecture Ing. arch. Martina Nováková, MSc., PhD. This thesis investigates architecture which is inspired by the everyday, ordinary and the banal and examines how this inspiration is then used and transformed within contemporary architecture. The thesis focuses on the German speaking parts of Europe […]
Possibilities of city development on brownfield sites Ing. arch. Alena Bindzárová, PhD. The dissertation thesis Possibilities of city development on brownfield sites focuses on application of sustainability tools in abandoned places of the city. It aims to evaluate the scale of real applicability of these tools into planning policy, settlement development, adaptation of urban environment, […]