DOI: 10.5277/ARCHITECTUS

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Aleksander Piwek, Michał Kwasek - History of the crypt in the Eastern wing of the post-Cistercian monastery in Krzeszów

doi:10.37190/arc250401

This article presents architectural research on the crypt in the eastern wing of the Krzeszów monastic complex. Several construction stages from the 14th to 21st century were identified, including medieval chapter house and sacristy rooms, and the baroque crypt with circular staircase built around 1730.

Keywords:

    cistercians

    monastery

    architectural survey

    crypt

    krzeszów

Franciszek Hackemer - The issue of structural failures at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wrocław in the light of architectural surveys

doi:10.37190/arc250402

This article examines unconventional Gothic structural solutions at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wrocław and their potential impact on historical structural failures. Architectural surveys revealed numerous features deviating from typical Gothic construction methods.

Keywords:

    st. elizabeth's church

    wrocław

    structural failures

    architectural surveys

    gothic

Hanna Golasz-Szołomicka, Aleksandra Wolniak - Medieval Sacrarium from Bolków Castle?

doi:10.37190/arc250403

Research on a stone baldachin from Bolków Castle’s lapidarium aims to determine its original function and whether a medieval chapel existed at the castle. Comparative analysis with other Silesian examples enabled reconstruction of the object’s original form.

Keywords:

    sacrarium

    bolków castle

    middle ages

    castle chapel

    sacral architecture

Anna Tejszerska - Gothic church of Saint Lawrence in Gniezno: interwar expansion according to the plans of Lucjan Michałowski and contemporary continuation of the project

doi:10.37190/arc250404

This article covers the transformation history of the Gothic St. Lawrence Church in Gniezno, particularly the 1930s expansion designed by Lucjan Michałowski that was interrupted by WWII. The article also discusses the contemporary continuation of the project after several decades.

Keywords:

    st. lawrence church

    gniezno

    lucjan michałowski

    gothic architecture

    expansion

Beata Makowska, Maciej Motak - Jakub Jan Spira – genealogy and works with emphasis on the period 1939–1945

doi:10.37190/arc250405

This article discusses the genealogy and work of architect Jakub Jan Spira (1902–1979) with particular emphasis on 1930–1945. Special attention is paid to the architect’s fate during WWII and its impact on his later work.

Keywords:

    jakub jan spira

    interwar architecture

    wrocław

    jewish architects

Katarzyna Woszczenko, Adam Musiuk - White wooden Orthodox churches of Podlaskie Voivodeship: architecture and theological symbolism of white color

doi:10.37190/arc250406

Research on the theological symbolism of white color in Orthodox church architecture of Podlaskie region. The study examines the meaning of white in Orthodox tradition and presents a review of preserved white wooden churches.

Keywords:

    orthodox churches

    wooden architecture

    podlaskie

    color symbolism

    theology

Karol Czajka-Giełdon, Krystyna Kirschke - Pipe organ of the Technische Hochschule Breslau (Wrocław University of Technology) auditorium

doi:10.37190/arc250407

History of the pipe organ built by Gebrüder Rieger in 1929 for the auditorium of Technische Hochschule Breslau. The article presents the instrument’s creation, technical specifications, and significance in the university’s cultural life.

Keywords:

    pipe organ

    wrocław university of technology

    gebrüder rieger

    auditorium

    music history

Artur Zaguła, Miłosz Gortyński - Oskar Hansen’s Open Form in the context of Karl Popper’s concept of open society and architectural realities in Poland before 1989

doi:10.37190/arc250408

Analysis of mutual relations between Oskar Hansen’s Open Form and Karl Popper’s open society concepts. The article also examines the realities of implementing architectural projects in Poland before 1989 and political constraints on Open Form implementation.

Keywords:

    oskar hansen

    open form

    karl popper

    open society

    prl architecture

Blanka Melania Ciężka - From residential garden to downtown square: transformations of the Saxon Garden in Warsaw

doi:10.37190/arc250409

The Saxon Garden in Warsaw exemplifies transformation from palace complex to public urban space. The article presents successive transformation stages from the 18th century to present, analyzing changes in function, spatial composition, and relationship with urban fabric.

Keywords:

    saxon garden

    warsaw

    historic gardens

    urban planning

    public space

Aneta Biała - Greenery as a factor shaping planning on the example of a selected part of Montreal

doi:10.37190/arc250410

Analysis of greenery’s impact on urban planning using Montreal as an example, with emphasis on Mount Royal as a key element influencing spatial planning and city development. The study examines historical, cultural, and contemporary planning strategies related to integrating greenery into urban structure.

Keywords:

    montreal

    urban greenery

    spatial planning

    mount royal

    urban planning

Tomasz Omieciński - The problem of authorial description of architectural work’s appearance

doi:10.37190/arc250411

This article examines features distinguishing scientific texts from texts written by architects. Cases are described where architects may not understand their work, lack theoretical knowledge, or use argumentation dishonestly. The article addresses the value of authorial interpretation versus objective scientific analysis.

Keywords:

    architectural theory

    work interpretation

    architect

    scientific text

Marcelina Terelak - Dynamics of space demand in crisis situations: strategies based on the example of Wrocław

doi:10.37190/arc250412

Cities face challenges organizing shelter for disaster victims and refugees, requiring dynamic strategies for residential space and aid organization. This article examines assistance architecture covering transitional solutions between immediate shelter and permanent accommodation, using Wrocław as a case study.

Keywords:

    migration crises

    assistance architecture

    wrocław

    shelters

    crisis urban planning

Maciej Pilny - Urban densification in local spatial development plans. Example of Wrocław city center in years 2010–2024

doi:10.37190/arc250413

Research on growing developer activity in Polish city centers, using Wrocław as a case study. The analysis covers local spatial development plans from 2010–2024 and their impact on construction intensification, presenting consequences for spatial structure, quality of life, and cultural heritage.

Keywords:

    urban densification

    wrocław

    spatial planning

    developers

    city center

Przemysław Andrzej Stobiecki - Mobile vertical photovoltaic system

doi:10.37190/arc250414

Presentation of an original technical solution enabling multiplication of solar energy reception stations with minimal surface area engagement. The vertical system with movable panels positioned as needed enables significant space savings while maintaining high energy efficiency.

Keywords:

    photovoltaics

    solar energy

    mobile systems

    technical innovations

Magdalena Muszyńska-Łanowy, Magdalena Baborska-Narożny - Façades of industrial buildings as an expression of changes in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) aesthetics

doi:10.37190/arc250415

Evolution of opaque building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems’ aesthetics in industrial architecture. The study shows how technological evolution of opaque photovoltaic modules influenced industrial façades’ aesthetics, presenting contemporary realizations and developmental trends.

Keywords:

    bipv

    photovoltaics

    façades

    industrial architecture

    aesthetics

Piotr Springer, Agata Gawlak - Correlations and statistical analyses in evaluating user preferences in participatory design of healthcare facilities

doi:10.37190/arc250416

Examples of using statistical methods in researching healthcare facility users’ participation declarations and the relationship between user expectations and hospital space evaluation. The article discusses methods for assessing correlations between sociodemographic factors and user preferences.

Keywords:

    participatory design

    healthcare

    hospitals

    statistics

    user preferences