The Formation of Coloristics of the Northern Cities

Abstract

In northern cities conditions of the formation of residential buildings are quite specific. There are a significant number of buildings built according to standard projects that do not consider the negative natural and climatic factors of the northern territories. For such cities, it is necessary to create special conditions for the architectural environment, including special color solutions. The role of color in a person's life and perception of space is quite large, therefore the color solutions used in architecture are essential. The factors of coloristic influence on the color environment of the northern city by the example of Arkhangelsk are analyzed in the paper. The need for a comprehensive approach to the calculation of color factors in the formation of color solutions of buildings also identified. For the study, the natural color system NCS (Natural Color System) was chosen as the most common among architects and designers and natural for human perception. In the course of the study, the most favorable color solutions for the design of building facades in the urban conglomeration of the northern territories were established. The implementation of the developed coloristic solutions for Arkhangelsk is advisable for a particular district of the city where active development takes place. The conclusion about the need to adjust the color solutions for the enclosing structures of the facades of existing buildings is made. The proposed options for the formation and correction of the northern city color environment on the example of Arkhangelsk contribute to the most harmonious color city design and improve the living comfort which positively influences the psychological condition of citizens.