Art and Design on the Campus of the Silesian University of Technology

• Published in: IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2020-12, Vol.960 (3), p.32019
• Main Authors: Fross, Klaudiusz, Gumińska, Anna
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Aesthetics; Colleges & universities; Cubes; Design modifications; Public spaces; Qualitative analysis; Qualitative research; Research facilities; Research projects; Statuary
• ISSN: 1757-8981; 1757-899X
• DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/960/3/032019

The aim of the research presented in the publication is a qualitative analysis of elements of small architecture on the campus of a research university of the Silesian University of Technology. The research was carried out during the implementation of the research project entitled: "Art. and Design in Public Space." As part of the project, further objects are created in the field of education, art and design. Made: 3 Red Cubes - Sight - Influence of geometric solids on the perception of the surrounding space, 4 numbered BenchMan benches, Le Corbusier's Modulor with graphic information, Kinetic Sculpture. All spatial elements are to draw attention, provoke reflection, present the work of students and employees, and above all, inspire and encourage the use of the design in small architecture. Selected elements are modifiable, portable and can be further created, and the process of creative activities is open and possible to continue. The project is open and has a developmental character. Further spatial elements will be added. The main slogan of the project is: "Change the environment and inspire others." The main goal of the project is to give "Life in Space". During use, research is being conducted, including observation of user behavior, the impact of given objects on their users. The main research results are the effects of qualitative research on the changed space. They showed that all the presented spatial elements change the existing space, make them think, inspire, introduce a factor of interest in this space, convey information about space. The creative process in this project is an open activity and enables further transformation and modification of this space. It is also a factor that introduces an element of creativity and attractiveness of space through constant changes and other aesthetic and functional possibilities of space. The most important conclusions include the fact that introducing minor changes to small architecture in public space using art and design gives great results in the form of activating public space, improving aesthetics and functionality.