Pécs : University of Pécs Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Abstract
Complex modeling presents new and contemporary subject in architecture. The loop between
the idea, programming, digital modeling and physical models gives the possibility to come to new
conclusions that help develop architectural projects. This paper aims to show the advantages of
multidisciplinary architectural projects through a workshop held at the University of Belgrade
- Faculty of Architecture. The participants of this workshop, from different backgrounds and
faculties, have been doing a research about the use of mechatronics in architecture. The
mechatronic system was analyzed on a physical model based on the project by the architectural
studio 4of7 Architecture for Slavija square in Belgrade. One of the aims of this workshop was to
show the user-object-environment relationship and to explore the advantages and disadvantages
of this kind of architectural design. The final product of this workshop is an interactive physical
model that can show the movement of architectural elements in real-time. This model can help
in the education about the use of mechatronics as a new design method in architecture. The
concluding argument would show the possibilities of mechatronics in architectural projects for
urban space and it will aim to place it on the map of design methodologies in architecture
