ISBN 978-86-7924-114-6 www.placesandtechnologies.eu DYNAMIC APPEARANCE OF URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES Tihana Hrastar University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture, Kačićeva 26,
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[email protected] Bojana Bojanić University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture, Kačićeva 26,
[email protected] ABSTRACT This paper shows how the quality of space can be improved through different kinds of contemporary surfaces that are mobile, transformable or interactive. The development of new media, building materials and technologies are the main cause of these changes. In this context the research is focused on surfaces such as kinetic facades, vertical gardens, media facades and floors by analysing different ways of achieving dynamics with various effects in space. Quality can refer to aspects such as sustainability, human scale places or identity and all this is often achieved through an interdisciplinary approach. The transformation of places through encouragement of interaction is an added value. Keywords: interaction, media surface, interdisciplinary design, space identity INTRODUCTION Surface, as an element of un-volumetric architecture, has significant influence on space making. Many spaces today are dominated by contemporary surfaces, such as the displays at Times square. Vertical and horizontal surfaces can assume multiple meanings and design possibilities in different scales by creating a specific cityscape image, street character or architectural form. In meanings, surfaces can be floors, ceilings, facades, verticals, installations, enclosures, shelters, figures, decorations, etc. The importance of a dynamic surface appearance is in understanding that it can lead to horizontals becoming landmarks, like the promenade Copacabana.