The Market Square Grammar - Reconstructing the facades of Warsaw's old town

A parametric shape grammar has been developed to reconstruct and preserve the facades of Warsaw's Old Town Market Square. This approach formalizes the characteristic architectural features of the historic square, generating two-dimensional elevations that celebrate its heritage. The study leverages extensive documentation from photographs, paintings, and drawings to recreate the pre-war configuration, which was significantly damaged during World War II. By using this grammar, researchers aim to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Warsaw's iconic landmark while providing a tool for future preservation efforts.

Nowobilski, M., & Ligler, H. (2021). The Market Square Grammar - Reconstructing the facades of Warsaw’s old town. Proceedings of the 39th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe), 2, 283–292. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2021.2.283