This research paper examines the heritage value of construction documentation and processes via Virtual Reality(VR),with a focus on the Sydney Opera House(SOH).It underscores the importance of comprehending and docume...This research paper examines the heritage value of construction documentation and processes via Virtual Reality(VR),with a focus on the Sydney Opera House(SOH).It underscores the importance of comprehending and documenting transient construction techniques for heritage valuation.Utilising VR,the study offers an immersive portrayal of the SOH’s construction,emphasising its innovative methods,craftsmanship,and environmental challenges.The paper draws from the Digital Heritage Construction project,showcased at the Heritage Exposition of the ICOMOS General Assembly 2023.This project featured two VR simulations,developed through analysing 200 original shop drawings,historical photographs,and site minutes and reports.The first simulation illustrates the formwork systems used for the SOH’s iconic sails,while the second elucidates the assembly methods for the precast vaulted roofs,including the operation of the telescopic erection arch and the installation of concrete segments.The paper examines the novelty of this approach through a survey conducted at the Heritage Exposition.Analysis of the survey’s result reveals VR’s effectiveness in deepening the appreciation of architectural heritage’s intangible qualities,providing new insights into the historical construction processes of the building and their cultural significance.展开更多
In Tennessee Williams’masterpiece The Glass Menagerie,the most remarkable feature is considered to be the successful employment of symbolism.Through the textual analysis,this paper thus gives a systematic analysis of...In Tennessee Williams’masterpiece The Glass Menagerie,the most remarkable feature is considered to be the successful employment of symbolism.Through the textual analysis,this paper thus gives a systematic analysis of some important symbolic images in stage spectacle,including"lighting","screen","fire-escape","unicorn,""Jonquil"and"father’s photo."These symbols effectively highlight the theme—the collision between reality and dream,which vividly exposes the tragic living situation of the lower class in America during the Great Depression.展开更多
文摘This research paper examines the heritage value of construction documentation and processes via Virtual Reality(VR),with a focus on the Sydney Opera House(SOH).It underscores the importance of comprehending and documenting transient construction techniques for heritage valuation.Utilising VR,the study offers an immersive portrayal of the SOH’s construction,emphasising its innovative methods,craftsmanship,and environmental challenges.The paper draws from the Digital Heritage Construction project,showcased at the Heritage Exposition of the ICOMOS General Assembly 2023.This project featured two VR simulations,developed through analysing 200 original shop drawings,historical photographs,and site minutes and reports.The first simulation illustrates the formwork systems used for the SOH’s iconic sails,while the second elucidates the assembly methods for the precast vaulted roofs,including the operation of the telescopic erection arch and the installation of concrete segments.The paper examines the novelty of this approach through a survey conducted at the Heritage Exposition.Analysis of the survey’s result reveals VR’s effectiveness in deepening the appreciation of architectural heritage’s intangible qualities,providing new insights into the historical construction processes of the building and their cultural significance.
文摘In Tennessee Williams’masterpiece The Glass Menagerie,the most remarkable feature is considered to be the successful employment of symbolism.Through the textual analysis,this paper thus gives a systematic analysis of some important symbolic images in stage spectacle,including"lighting","screen","fire-escape","unicorn,""Jonquil"and"father’s photo."These symbols effectively highlight the theme—the collision between reality and dream,which vividly exposes the tragic living situation of the lower class in America during the Great Depression.