Exploring Modern Contextualization: Bologna University Walter Bigiavi Library
Abstract
The objective of this research is to contribute to the literature by examining the correlation between architecture and the phenomenon of contextualization, focusing on prominent approaches to “infill design.” The text discusses design attitudes and tactics applied to modern infill within the dialectic of contextualization and conceptualization introduced by Tschumi in the Event-Cities series. From the series’ triad of tactical indifference, conflict, and reciprocity, it is inferred that the dominant design attitude becomes legible through the tectonics: morphology-settlement, orientation-function, and form-mass-material. Qualitative research methods were used for data collection and analysis. The results reveal that the predominant design attitude of the library is 'conflict,' which is evident in the morphology, facade, materials, mass, and orientation, contrasting with compositional elements and the unity of buildings, indicating 'reciprocity.' This research's findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge by demonstrating how design-context dialogue can be created, potentially influencing future infill design practices.
Keywords
Contextualization, infill design, attitude-tactics, qualitative research.
Thanks
This article was produced within the scope of doctoral research conducted at Yildiz Technical University Graduate School Of Science And Engineering under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Polatoğlu.
I would like to extend my thanks to Prof. Dr. Annalisa Trentin who is a member of Bologna University Architecture Department, which generously shared information and photos about the region and the library. The article complies with national and international research and publication ethics. Ethics committee permission was not required for the study.
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