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Temporal Additions
Transforming existing structures into adaptable systems
This thesis explores architecture through the lens of temporality. By treating existing structures as permanent frames rather than obsolete objects, it investigates how buildings can become systems capable of accommodating continuous change over time. Part 1 proposes a transformation strategy based on a realistic and repeatable approach that enables long-term adaptation while minimising complexity and intervention. The strategy focuses on direct reuse of existing structures, reversible additions, and the use of standard components. Part 2 tests this strategy through the transformation of a post-war office building into a school for practical education. The design explores how adaptability can be translated into architecture through reversible interventions, layered systems, and component-based design.
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This thesis explores architecture through the lens of temporality. By treating existing structures as permanent frames rather than obsolete objects, it investigates how buildings can become systems capable of accommodating continuous change over time. Part 1 proposes a transformation strategy based on a realistic and repeatable approach that enables long-term adaptation while minimising complexity and intervention. The strategy focuses on direct reuse of existing structures, reversible additions, and the use of standard components. Part 2 tests this strategy through the transformation of a post-war office building into a school for practical education. The design explores how adaptability can be translated into architecture through reversible interventions, layered systems, and component-based design.