The Trafalgar Square reconstruction, developed with the participation of Norman Foster + Partners as part of the World Squares for All project, is an example of successful space syntax application. Observations of pedestrian behavior patterns conducted in the area allowed the space syntax method to be tested on empirical data. Comparison of observation data with data obtained by analysis with spatial syntax tools showed a high degree of correspondence. Furthermore, an analysis of the current situation revealed several problems in the use of the area. The results of the observations and calculations enabled design proposal to be developed for the Trafalgar Square spatial organization and its adjacent territories. The design proposal developed by an interdisciplinary team of specialists has transformed an underutilized area into a popular public space.

Analysis of the monastic complexes of the Tang Dynasty located in the territory of the Chang'an-Tien-Shan corridor of the Great Silk Road allows us to see how the existing planning and artistic solutions of Chinese architecture are combined with the traditions of Buddhist architectural thought, and how architectural forms are transformed under the influence of natural, socio-cultural and political conditions. Monastic complexes in China and modern Kazakhstan were chosen as objects of study, which enabled the main features of the cult architecture of the Tang period to be identified.

The article presents the results of our study of LIM landscape information modeling technology, which is still emerging and does not yet have a single concept. LIM allows you to perform automatic calculations for a landscape project, simulate and visualize plant growth and environmental performance in dynamics. LIM-model can be developed on the basis of GIS and BIM tools, according to which it consists of two main components - terrain information (GIS) and information about landscape objects with their geometry, relationships and attributes (BIM). In the absence of the necessary tools, direct landscape modeling in BIM programs is difficult, so the project can be based on a common data environment with exchange through the IFC format. Various examples of LIM are given, from which it can be concluded that this direction shows promise for solving problems aimed at preserving nature, supporting environmental safety and sustainable development of territories.

The article is devoted to the methodology for developing a design code for urban areas with modern housing. Unlike a historical environment, in which the identity or the "spirit of the place" is easily read out by both local residents and tourists thanks to the abundance of architectural monuments in it, a typical residential development does not provide that many references for perceiving its identity. A design code developed for such spaces can become a tool for creating an esthetically valuable and comfortable neighborhood environment. In this research work for a master’s thesis, an algorithm and a model were developed for constructing a design code for the Novo-Savinovsky district of Kazan on the basis of typical and unique characteristics of the territory, including the identity of the place, which influences the imagery of the design code. Procedures and recommendations for its development for different types of regional environment are suggested.

The article is devoted to the work of the Ural conceptual artist Vladimir Georgievich Zhukov in the period from 1970 to the 2020s. The master works mainly with installations, creating works from various materials (metal, wood, stone), develops unique ideas and experiments with form. The articles highlights the little-studied aspects of the artist's creative path, examines significant works, and analyzes the activities of Vladimir Zhukov in the context of the modern artistic process, and the contribution of the master to the art of the Ural underground.

The article examines the urban development potential of Vladivostok’s built-up areas based on density indicators in the context of the existing housing problems. Density is considered as inseparably connected with the spatial parameters of the built-up environment. The differentiation of the morphological urban forms was carried out and the total area ratio of the various types of development was determined using Spacematrix based on the interrelated parameters of density and land-use ratio. Urbanized areas with potential for density increasing are identified in the city. A comparison was made between the population density and building density values as specified in the regulatory documents and those recommended by the Standard housing by JSC DOM.RF and KB Strelka LLC. The issue of target density is discussed as a measurable indicator of ensuring the efficiency of urbanized area use in terms of social and economic capital development along with upholding urban life values and preserving adjacent natural areas. At the same time, the target density is considered in conjunction with the morphological characteristics of the urban forms. The study enabled the boundaries of Vladivostok’s built-up areas to be defined and the potential for increasing the density of development to be estimated.

The article considers the development of the architectural and spatial environment of the city of Chelyabinsk. Currently, the challenge is to find a balance between social and market interests in the architectural treatment of the city’s system of public spaces in the context of the Strategy for Spatial Development of Russia and the priority project "Residential and Comfortable Urban Environment". The main regulatory documents and new design materials relating to the management of the architectural and spatial environment of Chelyabinsk are reviewed. Priorities for the development of the urban environment are identified.

At present, a person needs comfortable existence in sometimes unfavorable conditions for a full-fledged life, and the role of architecture and design is to ensure the scope of improvements necessary for a psychologically and physically comfortable life in an extreme environment. The reviews the main trends in environmental design in the northern landscape using of conceptual projects as an example, identifies the main cultural and natural factors influencing design decisions, and how all this affects the representation of the North in architectural and design practices.

This article attempts to decipher the content of Giorgione's The Tempest, painted in the first decade of the 16th century. The study suggests the presence of two thematic layers in it: external, at the mundane level of the plot; and deep-laid, based on the esoteric concepts of the era. Astrology and occult practices became widespread in Italy in the second half of the 15th century. Natural magic, which was thought to attract positive star influences, acquired a wide circle of followers. The third book of Marsilio Ficino's treatise "On Life" is devoted to its practical application. The description of one of the talismans therein corresponds closely to the iconography of the characters in The Tempest. Research carried out in this connection suggests that the painting was created as a talisman capable of endowing its owner with special gifts - a love of life, outstanding intellectual abilities, and spiritual generosity.

The article examines the ethnic features of the Forbidden City complex in Beijing during the Ming Dynasty. The following arguments are clearly stated: central symmetry, "to the left — the temple of the ancestors, to the right - the temple of the earth", "in front – reception rooms, behind - the imperial chambers", "three courtyards and five gates" and other ethnic architectural forms that have never been studied as a separate subject within the framework of architectural art, but in recent years have become in demand as a legacy of the national spirit. The purpose of this research work is to offer ideas for an in-depth study of traditional architectural elements embedded in modern architecture. The novelty lies in the analysis of the rational and balanced design concepts of the Forbidden City complex from a scientific and mathematical point of view, as well as in the use of a dialectical approach to developing and generalizing the characteristics of the spatial composition and ethnicity connotations in the architecture of the Ming Dynasty.