Shingles discussion forum. Shingles: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Early Treatment Options
What are the early signs of shingles. How is shingles diagnosed. When should you see a doctor for potential shingles. What treatments are available for shingles. Can shingles be prevented.
Understanding Shingles: Causes and Risk Factors
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the nervous system and can reactivate years later, causing shingles.
Who is at risk for developing shingles? The risk increases with age, particularly after 50. Other factors that may increase the likelihood of shingles include:
- Weakened immune system
- Certain medications, especially those suppressing the immune system
- Chronic diseases like cancer or HIV/AIDS
- High levels of stress
- Recent trauma or surgery
Can shingles occur at any age? While shingles is more common in older adults, it can affect people of all ages, even children. However, it’s rare in young, healthy individuals.
Early Signs and Symptoms of Shingles
Recognizing the early signs of shingles is crucial for prompt treatment. The initial symptoms often appear before the characteristic rash develops. These may include:
- Localized pain, burning, or tingling sensation
- Sensitivity to touch in a specific area of skin
- Itching or numbness in the affected area
- Headache and fatigue
- Sensitivity to light
- Low-grade fever or chills
Is skin sensitivity always a sign of shingles? While skin sensitivity can be an early indicator of shingles, it’s not exclusive to this condition. Various factors, including viral infections, nerve issues, or allergic reactions, can cause skin sensitivity.
The Shingles Rash: Characteristics and Progression
The hallmark of shingles is its distinctive rash, which typically appears a few days after the initial symptoms. Key features of the shingles rash include:
- Localization: The rash usually appears on one side of the body or face, following the path of a nerve.
- Appearance: It starts as red, raised patches that develop into fluid-filled blisters.
- Progression: The blisters eventually crust over and heal within 2-4 weeks.
- Pain: The affected area may be painful, itchy, or tingly.
Can shingles occur without a rash? In rare cases, a condition called zoster sine herpete can occur, where a person experiences shingles pain without developing the characteristic rash.
Diagnosing Shingles: When to See a Doctor
Early diagnosis of shingles is essential for effective treatment. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience:
- Unexplained, localized skin pain or sensitivity
- A rash that follows a specific pattern on one side of your body
- Symptoms affecting your eyes or ears
- Signs of infection, such as fever or swelling
How do doctors diagnose shingles? Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms and physical examination. In some cases, doctors may take a sample from the rash for laboratory testing to confirm the presence of the varicella-zoster virus.
Treatment Options for Shingles
While there’s no cure for shingles, prompt treatment can help manage symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Common treatment approaches include:
- Antiviral medications: Drugs like acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir can help shorten the course of the infection and reduce severity.
- Pain management: Over-the-counter pain relievers or prescription medications may be recommended for pain relief.
- Topical treatments: Calamine lotion or other soothing applications can help relieve itching and discomfort.
- Rest and self-care: Adequate rest and maintaining good hygiene can support recovery.
When should antiviral treatment begin for maximum effectiveness? Antiviral medications are most effective when started within 72 hours of the rash’s appearance. This underscores the importance of seeking medical attention promptly.
Potential Complications of Shingles
While many people recover from shingles without significant issues, some may experience complications. These can include:
- Postherpetic neuralgia: Persistent pain in the affected area after the rash has healed
- Vision problems: If shingles affects the eye area, it can lead to temporary or permanent vision issues
- Skin infections: Secondary bacterial infections of the rash can occur
- Neurological complications: Rarely, shingles can cause inflammation of the brain or spinal cord
How common is postherpetic neuralgia? Postherpetic neuralgia occurs in approximately 10-18% of shingles cases, with the risk increasing in older adults.
Prevention Strategies: Vaccines and Lifestyle Measures
Preventing shingles is possible through vaccination and lifestyle measures. Key prevention strategies include:
- Vaccination: The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for adults 50 and older, even if they’ve had shingles or received the older vaccine.
- Stress management: Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, potentially triggering shingles outbreaks.
- Healthy lifestyle: A balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep can support overall immune function.
- Avoiding contact: If you have shingles, avoid close contact with people who haven’t had chickenpox, especially pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
How effective is the shingles vaccine? The Shingrix vaccine is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and postherpetic neuralgia in people 50 and older.
Living with Shingles: Coping Strategies and Support
Dealing with shingles can be challenging, but there are ways to manage the condition and improve quality of life:
- Follow medical advice: Adhere to prescribed treatments and follow-up appointments.
- Practice good self-care: Keep the rash clean and dry, and avoid scratching to prevent infection.
- Use cooling techniques: Cool compresses or baths can help soothe the affected skin.
- Wear loose clothing: This can reduce irritation to the rash area.
- Seek support: Connect with support groups or counseling if you’re struggling with the emotional impact of shingles.
Are there any natural remedies that can help manage shingles symptoms? While not a substitute for medical treatment, some people find relief with natural remedies like applying honey or taking oatmeal baths. Always consult with a healthcare provider before trying alternative treatments.
Understanding shingles, its symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for managing this condition effectively. Early recognition and prompt medical attention can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications. If you suspect you may have shingles, don’t hesitate to consult a healthcare professional. Remember, with proper care and management, most people recover fully from shingles and can take steps to prevent future outbreaks.
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mrsstats79
Mouseketeer
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My skin hurts. I have no rash. Can’t see anything wrong with my skin. Not dry. It just hurts to the touch. No allover but on my arm and on my back. Anyone have this happen to them?
DLgal
DIS Veteran
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You’re probably coming down with the flu or covid. It’s a hallmark viral symptom.
Either that or you are having a nerve issue in your neck/cervical vertebrae. A pinched nerve can cause skin sensitivity.
Final possibility is you might be about to get shingles. Sometimes that is the initial symptom before the rash appears.
Mrs. Ciz
DIS Veteran
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mrsstats79 said:
My skin hurts. I have no rash. Can’t see anything wrong with my skin. Not dry. It just hurts to the touch. No allover but on my arm and on my back. Anyone have this happen to them?
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I usually happens to me when I’m getting sick. I hope you aren’t coming down wth the flu.
_19disnA
DIS Veteran
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I would ask your doctor. None of us know your medical history or what types of medications you are currently taking.
focusondisney
DIS Veteran
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mrsstats79 said:
My skin hurts. I have no rash. Can’t see anything wrong with my skin. Not dry. It just hurts to the touch. No allover but on my arm and on my back. Anyone have this happen to them?
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How old are you? I was thinking shingles too.
FreeTime
DIS Veteran
#6
Shingles was my first thought also. Something else, I am allergic to most of my clothes. I will often have pain before a rash comes up within a few days after I have worn something that is irritating.
kymom99
DIS Veteran
#7
Hope it’s not shingles. My husband is suffering terribly with them right now.
ronandannette
I gave myself this tag and I “Like” myself too!
#8
I’ve never heard of a shingles outbreak on arms (although maybe it can happen), but there is definitely a nerve band around the back/under the ribs that is a common location. Here’s hoping that’s not what you have, OP.
Plague
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focusondisney said:
How old are you? I was thinking shingles too.
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I’ve had it twice – once in my twenties and again in my sixties. Age isn’t really a factor.
ronandannette said:
I’ve never heard of a shingles outbreak on arms (although maybe it can happen
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Both my ‘events’ were on my left arm. The virus hides in the spinal column and affects the nerves leading out from whichever place it is active. (In very simple terms )
My second attack I spotted (or at least suspected) the early symptoms and got to the doc pronto. He have me some pills which if given early enough significantly mitigate the effects, which was good.
mrsstats
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#10
71. Will see dr if it doesn’t go away
ronandannette
I gave myself this tag and I “Like” myself too!
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mrsstats said:
71. Will see dr if it doesn’t go away
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Don’t wait too long. As the post just above yours mentions, there is an anti-viral treatment for shingles, but it MUST be received early in the process, like most anti-virals.
Cannot_Wait_4Disney
Hail the victorious dead.
#12
Take it away again Andy.
Call the doctor.
SirDuff
DIS Veteran
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mrsstats said:
71. Will see dr if it doesn’t go away
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Wait, are you the same poster as the OP? With two different (though very similar) logins? Either way, agree that reaching out to your doctor is a good next step.
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Christine
DIS Veteran
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Actually, I’ve had that occasionally. Seems to go away in a day or two. I always sort of assumed it was related to some other pain or ache that inflames the nerves. Just monitor it and if it worsens or doesn’t go away in the next couple of days, check in with a doctor.
focusondisney
DIS Veteran
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mrsstats said:
71. Will see dr if it doesn’t go away
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Did you have the 2 dose shingrix vaccine? That one is supposedly much more effective than the older 1 dose vaccine. If you did, maybe it’s not shingles.
focusondisney
DIS Veteran
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Plague said:
I’ve had it twice – once in my twenties and again in my sixties. Age isn’t really a factor.
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Yes, anyone can get it. But it is much more common in older people. Plus I was wondering if she had the shingrix vaccine which is given to people over 50.
Dan Murphy
We are family.
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mrsstats79 said:
My skin hurts. I have no rash. Can’t see anything wrong with my skin. Not dry. It just hurts to the touch. No allover but on my arm and on my back. Anyone have this happen to them?
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Wishing you well, mrsstats79 (and without the 79 also).
kymom99 said:
Hope it’s not shingles. My husband is suffering terribly with them right now.
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And wishing your husband a quick, complete recovery, kymom.
kymom99
DIS Veteran
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Dan Murphy said:
Wishing you well, mrsstats79 (and without the 79 also).
And wishing your husband a quick, complete recovery, kymom.
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Thank you. He has had them for a month. He’s going back to the doctor today to try to manage the pain. He can’t sleep and is struggling to work.
RogueX
DIS Veteran
#19
Call the doctor to find out what is the cause. I have Allodynia and when it flares, it feels like my entire body is bruised, that’s how much my skin hurts.
DLgal
DIS Veteran
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ronandannette said:
I’ve never heard of a shingles outbreak on arms (although maybe it can happen), but there is definitely a nerve band around the back/under the ribs that is a common location. Here’s hoping that’s not what you have, OP.
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You can have a shingles outbreak literally anywhere on your body, even in your eyes. It follows nerve pathways which are all over.
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anniemae
Either she is eating a delicious
#21
Pooh3 said:
My 30-something- year-old neighbor is recovering from shingles. She also got it in her eye and one-half of her face.
She is preaching to everyone to go get vaccinated!
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I don’t know what state you are in, but regardless of insurance or willingness to pay out of pocket, many states will not administer it. In MA they will not give the vaccine to anyone under 60, it’s the state law. Does not matter if you are willing to pay, or if you have a dr. prescription, they will not administer it to anyone under 60. You can go to NH to get it if you are 50, but you need a dr. prescription. From what I understand, they wont give it to anyone under 50 since it has not been studied in anyone under this age.
I have been wanting this vaccine, but have to wait until I am 50.
Wishing on a star
DIS Veteran
#22
Shingles is not ‘an old person’s disease’.
Age really has nothing to do with it.
In many people, who have had the virus as a kid, or who were vaccinated, their immunity will keep this at bay for a while.
But, the effectiveness and immunity WANES over time. So, it is just that time factor. Not age.
My sister had Shingles in her 20s.
They is why they are now recommending re-vax for adults.
I have heard of taking Neurontin for the excruciating pain.
This drug does often work on nerve pain.
And, there are other things to try as well.
OMG, I can’t imagine how painful this must be.
Diznotyzed
It made Sunday Nights special
#23
Earlier this year my husband who’s 59 had a small rash on his right shoulder. It wasn’t painful or itchy, so we didn’t really suspect Shingles, but he saw our doctor just in case, that’s what it turned out to be. He was very lucky it was so mild.
KimR
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I had a mild case on my eyelid and forehead when I was 45. It was a few months after a very stressful time in my life and I do think that played a part in it.
PrincessShmoo
DIS veteran
#25
karensi said:
I’ve had the chicken pox as a child and I got the shingles vaccine 2 years ago. Now I’m wondering, how long is the shot good for? Do you need to get it every year?
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It’s a one time shot. And the effectiveness is only about 50% for people 60 and over.
PigletsPal2
Queen of the Realm
#26
DH and I both got the vaccine last month as we’re in the “at risk” demographic – older than 60. Neither of us know if we’ve had chicken pox! Both my parents are deceased, and none of my three sisters remembers. DH’s mother said “I’m 86 years old and had seven children! How do you expect me to remember who had what and when!?” So, better safe than sorry. I’m encouraging DD#2 to get the vaccine, as she had chicken pox at age 12 (she’s now 42). If I remember correctly, the pharmacist at Publix said it cost $30 if you don’t have insurance coverage for it. Small price to pay!
Queen Colleen
capegirl
DIS Veteran
#27
Both my parents had shingles, and they really suffered; my mom still has nerve pain nearly two years later. My dad’s shingles actually began on his foot, of all places; terrible pain! I’m getting the vaccine next month.
HeatherC
Alas.
..these people I live with …
#28
Thanks for sharing everyone! Still amazed how common it seems to be and feel so bad for anyone who has had to suffer through it and as a result of it.
My brother is still in really bad pain but it seems like they are managing it better. But it is severe enough that they just decided to keep him in the hospital at least until sometime Friday. This is actually a good thing because they are watching the eye closely and keep the pain under control a bit.
disykat
This person totally gets me
#29
I had shingles at 46. I had a weird virus that left me susceptible to everything. I had the virus, then the worst case of strep throat I’ve ever had, then shingles. I haven’t had the vaccine yet, but keep meaning to.
I go to an HMO and have been switched Doctors 5 times since then – in the last 7 years! I got assigned to the “new Doctor” and the new doctor keeps leaving and getting replaced. I just met my new Doctor and forgot to mention it.
arminnie
<font color=blue>Tossed the butter kept the gin<br
#30
When my sister got shingles (late 40s) her doctor made her go to an ophthalmologist immediately – like 30 minutes later. He even called to confirm that she showed up. Hers was on her forehead and they were very concerned about it reaching the eyes.
My father had a bad case in his 80s. He thought he had poison ivy. How he could have gotten poison ivy in the middle of an ice storm in January is beyond me.
If you ever even have the tiniest thought that you might have shingles get to a doctor IMMEDIATELY. There are drugs that can help control it but they do nothing after about 48 hours.
I got the vaccine 2 days before I was even eligible although my insurance did pay for it. I think the cost varies between $100 and $200 if not covered by insurance.
karensi
My Family and Disney are my two favorite things!
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PrincessShmoo said:
It’s a one time shot. And the effectiveness is only about 50% for people 60 and over.
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Thank you so much for the info PrincessShmoo.
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manning
Just for that I have requested it
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JanaDee said:
The same thing happened to my MIL. She had shingles on the side of her face, across her eye and onto her forehead. She was under the close care of an eye doctor, as well as a medical doctor. After her terrible bout with shingles, she slowly slid downhill over a period of months and died. She did have other health issues, but I believe the lingering unbearable nerve pain from shingles was a contributing factor to her death. She had gotten the vaccine previously and it did not work for her.
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The painful side effect of the vaccine is the slight prick of the needle.
JanaDee
DIS Veteran
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manning said:
The painful side effect of the vaccine is the slight prick of the needle.
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You obviously missed where I said she had the vaccine. It has at least a 50% failure rate. With tomorrow being my husbands first Mother’s Day without his Mom, I’ll refrain from telling you what I really think about your post.
manning
Just for that I have requested it
#34
JanaDee said:
You obviously missed where I said she had the vaccine. It has at least a 50% failure rate. With tomorrow being my husbands first Mother’s Day without his Mom, I’ll refrain from telling you what I really think about your post.
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This was directed to those afraid of needles adverse reactions Minimal. Also:
Findings show that the shingles vaccine also helps people who go on to develop shingles have shorter periods of nerve pain called post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), which is extremely painful and can last anywhere from 30 days to months or even years after the rash has resolved. The nerve pain associated with shingles can be so severe in some people that it disrupts their lives
Mokat76
DisKat
#35
OP, I feel so sorry for your brother. What a miserable disease. My neighbor had it last year around this time and was in excruciating pain. I took her to the ER and even skipped a day of work to stay with her until her daughter could come down to care for her. The lingering results have changed her. She’s not the energizer bunny she was before. She still runs rings around most 70 year olds, but not like she did. I got the shot late last summer. Had a pretty dramatic reaction at the injection site with some swelling, but no pain. Scary, awful disease.
Stitchfans
Tres Charming
#36
I had it a few months ago. No picnic. Sure does hurt. I feel so fortunate it did not affect my eyes though. Mine was all on my stomach and lower back mostly on the right side.
I feel so bad for anyone who is affected on their face especially their eyes.
mischief32
DIS Veteran
#37
I had shingles when I was 36. it was horrible. I thought I had pulled a muscle in my side at first. I finally went to the dr. and he took on look at the rash and said you have shingles. I was like that is an old person’s disease. It was very painful. I still had nerve pain for a couple of years after. I had it on my right side at my ribs. I noticed it the most when I was stressed.
lisaviolet
DIS Veteran
#38
JanaDee said:
The same thing happened to my MIL. She had shingles on the side of her face, across her eye and onto her forehead. She was under the close care of an eye doctor, as well as a medical doctor. After her terrible bout with shingles, she slowly slid downhill over a period of months and died. She did have other health issues, but I believe the lingering unbearable nerve pain from shingles was a contributing factor to her death. She had gotten the vaccine previously and it did not work for her.
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That is so sad. I’m sorry.
OP and others – I am sorry.
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And thank you to the poster who posted about natural childbirth. The quote I remember the most when I started to research what my strange rash was about – a woman stated that she had four children and she would give birth to them all over again instead of shingles.
I missed the three day window on my shingles. And it was hellish. I spent days just rocking in a ball. I fully understood the addiction to pain meds when I finally got them.
And I’ve had an organ removed not even close in pain levels, nothing compared to that pain.
Okay, shutting up now. Even the commercials make me shudder with the memory.
Eurasian Prize 2019. Discussion club. Council of Experts.
Eurasian Prize. Discussion club “Council of Experts”
Council of Experts
Trends are trends, but we have our own way
According to the government of the Russian Federation, low-rise construction should become a priority in the Russian housing market in the coming years. This direction is one of the most promising and has great potential.
What picture will we see in the vicinity of our cities in the near future? It depends not only on the credit policy of the state and the development of building technologies, on the mentality and size of the wallet of customers, but also on architects, on their competencies and ability to combine style and practicality, aesthetics and benefits, the desired and the possible.
At the end of April, a regular meeting of the discussion club “Council of Experts” was held in Yekaterinburg, organized as part of the new season of the international festival of architecture and design “Eurasian Prize”. The topic of discussion was the architecture of a private house.
Country house building in Russia is not subject to any restrictions. Today it is allowed to embody any architectural forms, no matter how unusual they may seem. The individuality of a private building is largely determined by the tastes, character, lifestyle of its owner. Some of the customers choose a project based on bold radical techniques, while others are absolutely not ready to experiment and believe that an individual house should not amaze and amaze the imagination. It should be functional and reliable, not weird. It should look like a house, not a church or a castle.
The apologists of this point of view are annoyed by borrowings from historical styles and the inconsistency of costs with the result obtained. You can often see meaningless triangular bay windows, strangely shaped roofs, incomprehensible ledges on facades – all these expensive elements have no functional justification. When you understand how much effort and money they cost, you wonder why it was necessary?
Others believe that an individual house should be unusual, memorable, and interesting. But how else, because it expresses the inner world of the customer.
Different points of view and experience of successful implementation of various projects give rise to certain trends, which in general today speak of simplifying the geometry of houses and roofs, reducing the number of storeys, increasing the glass area, etc.
At a discussion club meeting, Yekaterinburg architects discussed how these trends are taking root in our territory, what styles and trends are in demand today in the architecture of private houses in our region.
Architects demonstrated their cases of completed and conceptual projects, talked about the style and design features of buildings, about finding a compromise with customers and suppliers of materials in the implementation of non-standard solutions.
Ksenia Kirpikova ,
architect
Head of her own architectural bureau Ksenia Kirpikova presented to her colleagues several projects of country houses made in different styles. She said that, along with the popularity of minimalist forms in recent years, among her clients there is a noticeable request for a return to national identity in the architecture of an individual house.
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Andrey Chuikov ,
architect
Architect Andrey Chuikov, head of the CNTR Architects bureau, whose projects are distinguished by laconicism and clean lines, spoke about non-standard design solutions at his facilities. The projects of this bureau convincingly prove that it is possible to achieve architectural expressiveness without the “tinsel” of external decor.
Alexander Zakharov ,
architect
A guest from Tyumen, architect Alexander Zakharov spoke about his own know-how in designing expressive houses based on frame technologies. He emphasized that in his work he follows the postulate that high-quality architecture is an added value of an object.
Watch the flash interview of Alexander Zakharov on the channel Eurasian Prize
Vladimir Starozhuk ,
BMI-GROUP Ekaterinburg, Director
Partner companies of the event demonstrated their projects implemented in cooperation with Russian architects: BMI Group and Hormann Russia.
For professional architects today, more than ever, an integrated approach to the implementation of the project is important. All components of the house should be in harmony with each other, being full parts of the whole. The roof, its geometry and appearance, is not only one of the important structural elements of the house, but also a bright aesthetic component.
In many ways, the design of the house directly depends on the shape of the roof and roofing you choose. Director of the Yekaterinburg branch of BMI Group Vladimir Storozhuk and head of ICOPAL Oleg Poplavsky spoke about the possibilities of roofing materials for creating expressive architecture. They introduced architects to their innovations that help architects implement stylish and functional solutions
Watch Oleg Poplavsky's flash interview on channel Eurassian Prize
Oleg Poplavsky ,
BMI-GROUP, head of ICOPAL direction
Daniil Danilov ,
Hormann Yekaterinburg, director
9000 2 Of course, the Russians began to pay much more attention to the architecture of their individual homes. The architectural style is, first of all, the first impression that your house makes on everyone who sees it. And there are no trifles.
To make a building pleasing to the eye, you need to fit it into the surrounding landscape, emphasizing its beauty. A properly designed entrance will decorate even a house that is modest in architecture. The structures of the entrance groups are the central element of the design of the facade of the building and form the architectural style of the building as a whole.
Daniil Danilov, partner of the event, director of the representative office of the well-known German brand Hörmann in Yekaterinburg, showed the architects cases of completed projects of this manufacturer and spoke about the benefits of cooperation with this brand.
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Kirill Isaev, architect, Isaev Architects:
and operation of the house directly depend on the architect’s project, since when creating project architect chooses technology and materials. The architectural solution and practicality should be a single whole in the design, one should follow from the other, only then a good result is obtained. The task of the architect is to show what the house will be like, so that the customer feels it and understands that he likes it. I consider an important professional quality of an architect to be the ability to carry out all stages of a project and architectural supervision, from the first hand sketch when communicating with a customer to the completion of building a house.
The most productive relationship is when the customer, the architect, the builder, and other specialists work in a team, know how to listen to each other, and are tuned to a single end goal.”
Evgenia Markelova, Igor Shcherbakov, architects, Arkhon workshop:
“Even in antiquity, Vitruvius formulated three main criteria for any construction – usefulness, durability, beauty. The balance can change both towards practicality in times of crisis, and vice versa, luxury – in well-fed ones, but any element of this triad is necessary like a leg of a tripod stool. The cost of the project is influenced not only by architecture, but also by the choice of building materials, decor, and technology. The same minimalism – its attractiveness is associated to a greater extent precisely with architectural solutions. As for current trends, in my opinion, it is operational practicality that is becoming more and more in demand – when the cost of the material pays off with its durability
We put aesthetics first in our work. Further, as a rule, optimization is not complete and there are solutions that can be sacrificed, and there are those for which there are desperate battles with the budget and stereotypes. People come to an architect for beauty and comfort, with the desire to get the final product. Very often, at the first meeting, the customer talks about how he sees his future home, and this is normal. He lives there and it is clear that a person has been living with these thoughts for more than a month. We always warn that we make the first sketches taking into account the wishes of the customer, but with our own recommendations. After all, the customer, presenting his image of the house, does not take into account many factors – from insolation and wind rose to the internal ergonomics of the space of the house, and the architect takes into account everything at the stage of planning decisions.
We believe that in the process of relationships with the customer, the architect must also carry out a certain educational mission, show people “how it can be”.
Evgeniy Ivanov, architect:
We are only just developing a culture of cooperation between the customer and the architect. The customer always wants it to be beautiful. But the main mistake of the customer is when he tries to impose his ideas of beauty on the architect. In fact, detailed input data is required from him: how many people, cats, dogs, how many cars will live, what preferences – sports, gardening, relaxing holidays, etc. And the decision of these questions lays down on the architect.
I always do preliminary sketches by hand. If in the course of their discussion we find a common language with the customer, then we conclude an agreement and begin work. I should note that it is not always possible to find a common language. There are such clients: “I thought of everything, you just draw me”. I don’t work like that. The ideal client-architect relationship is like playing ping-pong: ball to the left, ball to the right. The customer sets a task – the architect gives a solution, the customer makes a remark – the architect makes adjustments. As a result, both win.”
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The Employer Practicum project is a model of practical training for students with the participation of employers.
The project is designed as a program of 3-4 monthly workshops from employers as part of the implementation of undergraduate educational programs. The topics of the workshops are designed taking into account the content of the disciplines of the main professional educational programs. From 40 to 55 workshops are held monthly for all educational programs. During the academic year, the total number of workshops ranges from 310 to 330.
Workshops are held both on the basis of SPbUTUE and on the basis of enterprises, when models of professional activity are demonstrated on a real site for self-determination of students.
07/10/2023
Lift to the future
We invite students to take part in the programs of the Sistema Charitable Foundation, implemented with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia: the Sistema scholarship program, as well as the program of mentoring, internships and practices in leading Russian companies “Lift in future” .
07.07.2023
All-Russian competition for the best final qualification work in economics
We invite graduates to take part in the All-Russian competition for the best final qualification work in economics, conducted by the Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy Foundation.
06/28/2023
Youth Career Forum
On June 23, students of St. Petersburg University of Technology and Economics visited the XII Youth Career Forum, which was held in the cultural quarter “Brusnitsyn”. Students of SPbUTUiE could not bypass him.
05/31/2023
Banking lesson with VTB
On May 29, 2023, 2nd year students of the Economics major held a meeting with representatives of VTB Bank at the Institute of International Programs.
05/29/2023
StartupLynch
On May 26, university students took part in the StartupLynch event held at the site of the Ingria Business Incubator.
29.05.2023
Enterprise business process management
On May 26, a seminar on the topic “Enterprise business process management” was organized by Kirill Klyuev, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and State Medical University.
Anastasia Sysoeva, interior and exterior designer, and Nikita Andreev, head of the sales management sector at Jasmine LLC, were invited to the event.
05/29/2023
Business game “Litigation”
On May 24, 2023, the educational and career guidance event “Litigation of a civil claim in a court of general jurisdiction” was held, which involves the introduction of elements of a business game into training, the development of students’ logical thinking, as well as their ability to analyze, draw conclusions and solve legal issues on the protection of rights in the field of civil law.
05/25/2023
Interview is a step to success
On May 24, 2023, a master class was organized for students of the 1st and 3rd courses of the Applied Informatics field of study on the topic: “Mistakes of graduates on the way to Junior Developer” .
05/25/2023
Master class in the history of the English language
1st year students of linguistics took part in a master class on the topic “History of the English language”, which was held on May 23 by English teacher Eric Radford.
05/25/2023
Profession – Lawyer
On May 23, 2023, a presentation on the topic “Profession of Lawyer” was held for 3rd year students of the “Jurisprudence” training direction.