FRACTAL CHANGE OF FACADES OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS ACCORDING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERIODS

Abstract

In this study, using fractal analysis method, high-rise buildings from different historical periods are analyzed according to a) silhouette and (b) form+ornament+material variables. Purpose: The hypothesis of the study; although tall buildings are often criticized as monotonous and simple glass boxes, it is on the idea that buildings have a high variety and richness of detail when measured numerically. Method: In this direction, eight architectural periods were determined for tall buildings and fractal analyzes were carried out on five well-known structures belonging to each period. Results: All evaluated structures had low fractal values in terms of silhouette variable (DS) and high fractal values in terms of form+ornament+material variable (DFOM). The period with the lowest value in terms of facade detail is the International Period, while the period with the highest value is the Free Form Period. In terms of the detail of the building silhouette, the Technological Period stands out. Conclusion: Contrary to popular belief, tall buildings are rather complex and diverse structures, rather than monotonous and uniform glass boxes. Tall building designs will continue to be important in the future as more complex and diverse structures.