Fieldwork in Europe
One of the key objectives of the 2TaLL project was to examine and analyse the impact of tall buildings in selected European cities. Field studies took place in 13 cities of various size and spatial arrangement, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dresden, Frankfurt, Koln, London, Milan, Munich, Nurnberg, Paris, Vienna, Warsaw and Wrocław. The analysis aimed at documenting and assessing the impact of tall buildings on the landscape. The following factors were considered: impact on the surrounding, impact on major axes and urban interiors and impact on a wider landscape (city skyline). Comparisons led to drawing general conclusions regarding specific nature of tall buildings described in other publications.
The study of selected European cities showed the scale and relevance of the issue of tall buildings, as well as an urgent need to find new analytical methods that can be used in spatial planning. Of course, the visual impact of planned investment is one of several factors to be considered (other include profitability, transportation, shadow effect, functionality, etc.). However, for external recipients of the finished architectural facility, the impact on the location and appearance from different angles are most tangible. In Germany, the development of mock-ups of controversial buildings (temporary constructions) is a common practice. The general public is then able to assess the scale of the planned investment. The 2TaLL Project attempts to meet those needs. While using digital tools, it is possible to foresee the spatial impact of planned facilities and their relations with historical parts of the city.
Cityscape analysis for different cities:
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (15-16.09.2013). Collected documentation contains ca. 1400 photos. Cityscape analysis in Vienna were focused on: a) spatial relations and visual connections of agglomeration of tall buildings (Donau Stadt) with area of the Old Town and tower of St. Stephan cathedral, b) study of city panoramas from Donau riverside. Selected results are presented below (video, sample photos). Fieldwork in Vienna resulted also in a scientific paper, incl. comparative analysis with Cologne and Frankfurt.
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (17-18.09.2013). Collected documentation contains over 1600 photos. Cityscape analysis in Milan were focused on: a) exposition fields of tall buildings (business district), b) cityscape and urban structure study of the city incl. the view from the roof of the St. Mary’s Birth cathedral), c) the research on axial views from streets. Selected results are presented below (video, sample photos). Fieldwork in Milan resulted also in a scientific paper about cityscape of the city and the influence of recent tall building development.
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (22-23.09.2013). Collected documentation contains over 2200 photos. Cityscape analysis in Paris were focused on: a) analyzing of the impact of the Tour Maine-Montparnasse with surrounding area and wider cityscape, b) analysis of spatial structure of La Defence district. Selected results are presented below (video, sample photos).
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (24-25.09.2013). Collected documentation contains ca. 2500 photos. Cityscape analysis in Frankfurt were focused on: a) the study of panoramas from riverside; b) analysis of visual impact of tall building (Maintower); c) research on proportions of urban interiors. Selected results are presented below (video, sample photos). Fieldwork in Frankfurt resulted also in a scientific paper, incl. comparative analysis with Cologne and Vienna.
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (26-27.09.2013). Collected documentation contains ca. 2600 photos. Cityscape analysis in Cologne were focused on: a) study of panoramas from riverside; b) exploration of visual exposition locations for tall buildings; c) analysis of visual impact of tall building (Köln Triangle). Selected results are presented below (video, sample photos). Fieldwork in Cologne resulted also in a scientific paper, incl. comparative analysis with Milan and Vienna.
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (28-30.09.2013). Collected documentation contains ca. 3500 photos. Cityscape analysis in Brussels were focused on: a) exploration of fields of visual exposition of recent tall buildings, b) contextual studies on the wide of visual openings, c) studies on axial views from streets and squares. Sample photos are presented below.
Fieldwork was realized in 2013 (1-2.10.2013). Collected documentation contains ca. 2500 photos. Cityscape analysis in Amsterdam were focused on: a) visual exposition of tall buildings; b) analysis of spatial relations between the city and new Zuidas district; c) analysis of spatial structure of Zuidas district. Selected results are presented below (video, sample photos).
Fieldwork was realized in 2014 (9-10.08.2014). Collected documentation contains ca. 2500 photos. Cityscape analysis in Munich were focused on analysis of impacts of numerous tall buildings in dense urban structure. Selected results are presented below (video incl. among others a presentation of realized tracks, sample photos).
Fieldwork was realized in 2014 (11-12.08.2014). Collected documentation contains over 1700 photos. Cityscape analysis in Nuremberg were focused on analysis the impact of a selected tall building: the Business Tower Nuremberg (BTN, height 135m) into the cityscape and historical downtown. Selected results are presented below (video incl. among others a presentation of realized tracks, sample photos).
Fieldwork was realized in 2015 (17-18.09.2015). Collected documentation contains over 2200 photos. Cityscape analysis in Dresden were focused on analysis riverside panoramas and exposition of the historic buildings. Sample photos are presented below. Fieldwork in Dresden was necessary to provide the research on application on VPS method. Publication related analysis of Dresden cityscape and it’s relation into city structure development are listed below.
Fieldwork was realized in 2015 (19-20.09.2014). Collected documentation contains 2700 photos. Cityscape analysis in Wrocław were focused on analyzing of the impact of new tall building (the highest one in Poland) – Wroclaw Sky Tower (212 m). Sample photos are presented below. Research conducted in the 2TaLL project included basis analysis (unpublished) of the visual impact of the tower by VIS in correlation with axial expositions.
Fieldwork was realized in 2014 (5.11.2014). Collected documentation contains ca. 2800 photos. Cityscape analysis in Warsaw were focused on: a) photographic documentation of new tall buildings; b) analysis of its influence into the cityscape; c) documentation of riverside panoramas. Selected results are presented below (video incl. analysis of the cityscape by application of LiDAR, sample photos).
Fieldwork was realized in 2015 (8-12.07.2015). Collected documentation contains over 6000 photos. Cityscape analysis in London were focused on: a) photographic documentation of new tall buildings; b) analysis of its influence into the cityscape; c) documentation of riverside panoramas; d) documentation of selected strategic views form the “London View Management Framework (LVMF)”. Selected results are presented below (video incl. presentation of 27 LVMF views, sample photos).
