doc. Ing. arch. Jiří Palacký, Ph.D.

1. Architectural Heritage Conservation

   The dissertation in focused on the architectural heritage conservation. The subject might be an analysis of a selected work or set of works, methodological critics, historiographical research or theoretical study connected to local or international legislation and conventions.

   Tutor: Horáček Martin, doc. PhDr., Ph.D.

2. Folded plates and its artistic and tectonic forms in architecture

   The study of folded plate forms in architecture and contemporary material research. The theme is grounded in the concept of space in terms of artistic-tectonic form (K. Botticher) and structural-symbolic form (G. Semper). A focus on the possibilities of folded plates for the spatial-compositional and kinetic intentions of the architect is possible.

   Tutor: Palacký Jiří, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

3. Informal Architecture of Current World Megalopoli: Selected Case Studies of Global South

   Thesis will focus on problems of both planned and unplanned, formal and informal growth of architectural-urban structures in selected case studies of a global south.

   Tutor: Mitášová Monika, prof. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

4. Light in architecture: space and composition

   Analysis of lighting conditions and the effect of selected architectural realizations on humans. Formulation of principles and technical solutions of architecture in terms of spatial and light composition. Empirical research will be based on the study of theoretical texts of architects, philosophers, writers and other thinkers.

   Tutor: Palacký Jiří, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

5. Mansions of South Moravia - potential and limits of use in the context of changes in ownership

   The aim is to sort out the system and evaluate the current structure of mansions in a defined area (southern Moravia), an assessment of their current situation from different perspectives, with emphasis on the possibilities for their future use.

   Tutor: Boháč Ivo, doc. Ing. arch., Ph.D.

6. New architecture for the preservation and interpretation of archaeological heritage

   The dissertation is focused on architectural interventions benefitting archaeological conservation and interpretation. The subject might be an analysis of protective halls or shelters above excavations, pedestrian walks and lookout towers in archaeological areas, exhibition pavilions, education trails and their stops and boards, partially or totally reconstructed landmarks etc.

   Tutor: Horáček Martin, doc. PhDr., Ph.D.

7. Traditional vocabulary in the architecture of the 20th and 21st century

   The dissertation is focused on traditional form languages and typologies in architecture from the turn of the 20th century until the present. The subject might be an analysis of the work of particular architect/s, architecture in specific region, particular typology, or application of traditional design in the contemporary architecture.

   Tutor: Horáček Martin, doc. PhDr., Ph.D.