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This study focuses on the traditional weaving technique, which has its origins in Anatolia. It is aimed to uncover the plain, twill, and satin weaving techniques within the context of computational design approaches. The objectives of this study are to analyse and decipher the weaving patterns through a computational model. The core idea of this study consists of five steps that represent a cycle of the weaving from traditional processes to digital and digital fabrication. Eight parameters are defined to integrate the weaving technique into the computational model. A computational weaving model was developed which transforms the two-dimensional pattern into a three-dimensional model. Describing weaving patterns using parameters is crucial in today’s world for cultural transfer of traditional weaving. Thus, weaving techniques can be used for designing architectural elements, such as shells, panels, structural elements.

This paper shows the light effects and geometric alignments created by the sunlight passing through the stained glasses of the eastern rose window in Mallorca Cathedral and projecting on the inner side of the cathedral's main façade and on the cathedral's floor. As well as providing more accurate information about these already known light effects, this paper makes use of laser scanning techniques and astronomical and geographical concepts in order to graphically display other novel effects which occur in coincidence with certain religious festivities throughout the year.

The study presents the integration of Topology Optimization (TO) as a design strategy and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) as a fabrication strategy. Although TO is well-known in the discipline, a gap in implementing this technique in architectural design due to fabrication limitations remains. In this research, an integrated framework is proposed to obtain a design where both TO and WAAM printing are implemented simultaneously. This framework is divided into five main phases, (1) checking suitability, (2) preprocessing, (3) processing, (4) post-processing, and (5) printing. The framework is then applied to the design of a topology-optimized spiral staircase and studied for fabrication using WAAM metal 3D printing. The results conclude that avoiding the usual standardization of design can be realized by implementing a framework that takes the fabrication strategies into consideration throughout the design process.

Abstract

The architectural complexity of Hagia Sophia, a grand monument erected by Justinian in Constantinople, has been a topic of substantial investigation across diverse disciplines such as architecture, art history, and archaeology. Research efforts focused on elucidating the geometric relationships intrinsic to the monument's design, providing invaluable insights into the philosophical and symbolic influences that shaped its construction. However, despite significant strides, a comprehensive understanding of Hagia Sophia’s complex geometric design remains elusive due to the inherent challenges in integrating diverse geometric patterns into a unified model. The current study aims to bridge this gap through a comparative analysis of the mathematical and geometric principles used in the design of Hagia Sophia with the inscribed in stone complex geometrical design found in the Octagon at the Galerious Complex in Thessaloniki and has recently been recognised as the conceptual design for the Kastas monument at Amphipolis. By exploring parallels and creating comparisons, the article deepens the understanding of the design intent and geometric foundations that underpin the enduring architectural legacy of Hagia Sophia.