The world faces an increasing demand for humanitarian assistance. The amount of people in need has more than doubled in the past 5 years, totalling 339 million in 2023 (Development Initiatives, 2023). Airports have a vital importance in the immediate response during humanitarian relief operations. In order to comport such operations, airports are required to absorb a certain surge capacity. Nevertheless, the existing guidelines for the design of spaces dedicated to humanitarian relief operations in airports are still incipient, with an apparent lack of involvement of the participation of professionals related to the architectural field. The aim of this project is to explore space planning innovation that can enhance the efficiency of humanitarian relief operations drawing inspiration from design principles of crisis architecture. Moreover, the design strives to demonstrate how the industrial aesthetics characteristic of logistics architecture can be effectively applied beyond this specific typology. ... Read more

By 2030, healthcare is expected to shift its focus toward harnessing the human body’s regenerative abilities to cure and eradicate chronic and genetic diseases, while enabling total recovery from severe accidents. As science and the healthcare industry transition from a “treat and repair” model to a “regenerate and restore” paradigm, hospital architecture will evolve to support the advancements in regenerative medicine.

This project is a deep exploration into the intersection of regenerative medicine and hospital architecture. It envisions a highly specialized hospital designed to treat patients by eradicating genetic and chronic diseases. The overarching idea of regeneration plays a central role in shaping the hospital’s program, site, and architectural design. This approach ensures that the hospital is tailored to meet the specific needs of human regeneration, aligning with cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. The project integrates the four fundamental components of healthcare and regeneration under one roof: care, production, administration, and diagnosis/analysis, along with long-term storage facilities. This collaborative model creates a cohesive environment optimized for the process of regeneration. Simultaneously, the design prioritizes creating a sanctuary for patients and staff, while reimagining hospitals as vibrant, open public spaces that integrate seamlessly with the urban fabric and natural environment.

Ultimately, this project serves as a vision for how hospitals of the future can become not only centers of medical excellence but also community hubs that foster connection, healing, and innovation. ... Read more

Berlin, as a metropolitan city in Europe, is linked with diverse ground transportation within the city. To promote the concept of UAM (Urban Air Mobility)/AAM (Advanced Air Mobility), the introduction of vertiport design as an innovative and sustainable heliport drives the transport efficiency and processing service for the rising number of regional travellers. The research part addresses two main aspects following three primary literature materials. One is from the perspective of human experience with architecture, and the other is from technical considerations such as the functional concerns of airport design. And the design aims to represent the verticality of the movement between eVTOL(Electric Vertical Take off and Landing aircraft) and passengers, at the same time, the project sets an ambition to create a new design strategy and expression of the building typology, vertiport towards future aviation infrastructure. ... Read more

The following research focuses on "The Human Body Shop", an institute for human body augmentation. It is a hospital-oriented project based on the following research question: “How will human body augmentation reflect change in the hospital typology in the future?” Hospitals are some of the most critical buildings in society, but they are only part of it during times of necessity. The highly complex programs and dominant circulation systems of the traditional "healing machine" have created a labyrinth environment that society tends to avoid rather than engage with, discover, or feel connected to.

Innovation in the field of human body augmentation has initiated a shift from buildings functioning as healing machines to the human body itself as the locus of healing. This shift not only alters the human body but also transforms the hospital typology as we know it today. Future hospitals will specialize exclusively; in this case in the customized procedures involved in augmenting human bodies. These institutions will also engage in research and educate the next generation of professionals, as well as the broader society.

The continuous advancement of technology will necessitate a flexible program, which in turn will require a modular structure. This flexibility opens the possibility of reimagining the hospital as a more open and integrated environment, redefining its relationship with public spaces. These spaces will not only provide an escape but will also create opportunities for the public to gather for various activities and engage as a community within the scale of the neighbourhood; within the larger context of Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany.

The future modular hospital typology will be seamlessly interwoven with everyday life, transforming its image from that of an isolated institution to a subtle collection of buildings integrated into the urban fabric. Introducing "the Human Body Shop" - a new hospital typology that is not only part of society in times of need but also an integral part of daily life. ... Read more

This project rethinks Berlin’s cultural infrastructure by proposing a hybrid musical arts center, Tempel der Musik, rather than another opera house. Tracing Berlin’s musical history—from Frederick the Great’s operas to punk’s rebellion and techno’s post-Wall euphoria—it identifies a need to preserve the city’s endangered club culture while reinvigorating classical forms.
Opera houses and nightclubs share surprising social and architectural parallels: both serve as communal spaces for collective experience, blending performance with identity. Yet opera struggles with relevance, while clubs face displacement. The design synthesizes these worlds, merging opera’s grandeur with a club’s raw versatility, plus functions of concert halls, recording studios, and archival spaces.
By analyzing historical precedents and contemporary gaps, the project envisions a venue that celebrates Berlin’s sonic legacy—from operetta to techno—as a living, evolving force. Tempel der Musik aspires to be both monument and laboratory, ensuring music remains central to the city’s future. ... Read more

This thesis examines the potential for enhancing and expanding Berlin’s existing train station infrastructure through a case study focused on the U-Bahn station Gleisdreieck. This station, positioned within Berlin’s S-Bahn ring, is poised to require an S-Bahn extension in response to a new north-south transit link. The project presents a design proposal that integrates an S-Bahn station with the current U-Bahn station, and explores opportunities to future-proof these existing structures.

The central challenge addressed is the aging state of Berlin’s train stations, which increasingly fail to meet both present and anticipated needs. Through architectural and infrastructural adaptation, the study seeks to determine how Berlin’s transport hubs can evolve to support future mobility while respecting historical value. This proposal aims to achieve a careful balance between heritage preservation and forward-looking urban functionality, creating a sustainable extension that supports Berlin’s growth and aligns with future demands. ... Read more

In an era marked by resource scarcity and shifting typologies of public institutions, the traditional library faces significant challenges to its relevance. As digitalization redefines information access, physical libraries risk becoming obsolete, losing their place as community knowledge hubs. The global materials landscape is experiencing scarcity, with critical resources under pressure from unsustainable consumption. These trends underscore an urgent need to reconsider how we use materials, emphasizing sustainable and innovative approaches.

Material Vault addresses these challenges by reimagining the library as a dynamic place, not only where knowledge of materials is stored - but also created. This reimagined library typology bridges the gap between specialized knowledge and community accessibility, positioning itself as a central resource for sustainable innovation in the energy-transition-centered EUREF Campus in Berlin, Germany. The new library of materials becomes a transparent material-testing machine with laboratories, workshops, offices, conference hall and a material showroom - the crown of the building. The vertical mass timber-high rise nested within an existing gasholder contributes to the conversation on material choices for the future building stock. ... Read more