Papers by Dariusz Śmiechowski
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Architecture is, to a large extent, perceived through its details – visible in public spaces, lan... more Architecture is, to a large extent, perceived through its details – visible in public spaces, landscapes, buildings. The topic of detailing needs special attention especially because of the deficiency of quality – a lack of cultural values and functionality of many objects, spaces and places constituting our contemporary daily surroundings. Observation of our environment with a sensitive eye, but also the data of public opinion polls prove that a general need and care for solutions that add to functionality, beauty, structural wisdom is not a priority. Objects that are designed and realised with care make a well visible contrast in comparison with common neglect. The opinion of Christopher Alexander and his colleagues can be mentioned, on the two tendencies in approach to the Earth’s environment, shown as two world systems – the one creative and supporting life and a destructive one. The potentially expected growing quality of detailing (meaning the general improvement of architectu...
A unique low-footprint settlement with small wooden houses in the Warsaw’s centre has escaped van... more A unique low-footprint settlement with small wooden houses in the Warsaw’s centre has escaped vanishing and enters its new phase. It has been perceived in contrasting ways – either as a living structure, a peaceful green enclave challenging the mainstream life, or as an un-modern, shameful village-like insert, occupying expensive land that would be attractive for potential prestigious investment. The Jazdów’s history dates back to the beginnings of Warsaw. Through ages, its prevailing functions related to residential, gardening and curative purposes. Today’s Jazdów Settlement, situated on the former garden and hospital grounds, is a remnant of the larger estate started in 1945 when housing was scarce for those engaged in Warsaw’s reconstruction. The Finnish-made prefabricated houses were part of war restitution to the Soviet Union, and brought to Poland to help emergency needs. In 2013, the settlement avoided destruction initiated by the previous district authority (tenants pushed-o...
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Architecture is, to a large extent, perceived through its details – visible in public spaces, lan... more Architecture is, to a large extent, perceived through its details – visible in public spaces, landscapes, buildings. The topic of detailing needs special attention especially because of the deficiency of quality – a lack of cultural values and functionality of many objects, spaces and places constituting our contemporary daily surroundings. Observation of our environment with a sensitive eye, but also the data of public opinion polls prove that a general need and care for solutions that add to functionality, beauty, structural wisdom is not a priority. Objects that are designed and realised with care make a well visible contrast in comparison with common neglect. The opinion of Christopher Alexander and his colleagues can be mentioned, on the two tendencies in approach to the Earth’s environment, shown as two world systems – the one creative and supporting life and a destructive one. The potentially expected growing quality of detailing (meaning the general improvement of architectu...
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Architecture is, to a large extent, perceived through its details – visible in public spaces, lan... more Architecture is, to a large extent, perceived through its details – visible in public spaces, landscapes, buildings. The topic of detailing needs special attention especially because of the deficiency of quality – a lack of cultural values and functionality of many objects, spaces and places constituting our contemporary daily surroundings. Observation of our environment with a sensitive eye, but also the data of public opinion polls prove that a general need and care for solutions that add to functionality, beauty, structural wisdom is not a priority. Objects that are designed and realised with care make a well visible contrast in comparison with common neglect. The opinion of Christopher Alexander and his colleagues can be mentioned, on the two tendencies in approach to the Earth’s environment, shown as two world systems – the one creative and supporting life and a destructive one. The potentially expected growing quality of detailing (meaning the general improvement of architectu...
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