Authors

Konkina Ekaterina D., Samogorov Vitaly A.
Types of light and colour impact on architectural form in space

Architecton: Proceedings of Higher Education №4 (92) December, 2025

The article presents a current view on the essential role of color and light in the formation of an architectural space, in particular the types of influence light and color exert on architectural form in space. An overview of current knowledge in the field of architectural theory and optical physics related to interaction between light, color and form in architecture suggested the main types of interaction between the essential components of color space: local color, chromatic primary source, projection, self-luminous form, and hybrid. Each of the forms of interaction is described in detail in terms of perception and interactions in architectural space, and in terms of specific physical phenomena of light and color expressed through the use of materials and technologies that account for the perception of space. To identify this typology, a number of architectural objects, color and light performances, and installations were analyzed. Types were distinguished by the role the key elements play in architectural space formation (color, light, and form) and their interactions in the observer's perception, and by methods of using these elements. The analysis also took into account the physical essence of the phenomena of light and color: reflected light, transmitted light (inherent in secondary light sources; the color of a non-self-luminous object that is identified with the object's own color expressed through the intrinsic color of the surface material), and emitted light (inherent in primary light sources; the color of the light from self-luminous objects, represented through the sun, sky and light devices). There are two main types of color mixing inherent in these types of sources of light and, hence, color: subtractive and additive, which correspond to the derivation of color from secondary and primary sources. Each of the types of sources of light and color, is represented in the physical world by means of specific technologies and materials, which also influenced the identification of specific types.

Konkina Ekaterina D., Samogorov Vitaly A., Nasybullina Renata A., Fadeev Artem V.
Interaction between space and color: a comparative analysis of spatial organization concepts in the architecture of Mies van der Rohe and in the paintings of Kazimir Malevich

Architecton: Proceedings of Higher Education №1 (81) March, 2023

The article reviews two concepts of space organization - three-dimensional in the architecture of Mies van der Rohe and two-dimensional in the paintings of Kazimir Malevich. Common spatial features were identified between the two concepts, which formed the basis of a competition project on interaction between space and color: Mies van der Rohe: Color Discourse. The key characteristics of architecture and painting thus combined resulted in a spatial experiment on interaction between color and space with reference to the synthesis of K. Malevich’s suprematism and Mies van der Rohe’s architecture. This experimental project became not only a response to utilitarian demands, i.e. provision for emergency evacuation requirements, functional filling, vital needs, etc., but also a presentation of a way to form a ‘colorspace’ as a specific type of substance and to explore some aspects of its formation. The project illustrates the process of their interaction with each other and the creation of new spatial properties and perceptions of the architectural object’s internal space.

Samogorov Vitaly A.
THE PLANNING PROJECT FOR THE "PRIBREZHNY" DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF KUIBYSHEV (1953–1960)

Architecton: Proceedings of Higher Education №4 (76) December, 2021

The historical planning project for the Pribrezhny District of Kuibyshev is considered, which, in fact, was the Old City reconstruction plan in the 1950-1960s. Its implementation turned the "historical city" of Samara into the "socialist city" of Kuibyshev. The details of the project and transformation of the city’s architectural and planning structure are described. The project was based on an ensemble approach involving establishment of an urban hierarchy of squares, streets and buildings and creation of the city’s new appearance following the principles of Stalinist Classicism architecture. The study is important for understanding the logic of Samara planning development and identifying research-based directions of its reconstruction.