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Google Computer Science Faculty
Education Space of Fluidity
With the help of information technology, people can not only store the massive knowledge formed over thousands of years in various network databases but also present the process of knowledge production in different spaces at the same time. At this time, education will present a n
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Since the dawn of civilization, the architecture of power has been a means to symbolize societies´ beliefs. The parliament building is itself a great example. It has been used to project to nations images, associations, messages, and ideals. These buildings often embody a sense o
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Euroterminal Berlin
A high-speed trainstation driven by the future
Euroterminal Berlin is an international high-speed terminal located in Südkreuz, Berlin. The design explores the impact of digitalization on the typology of train stations and subsequently its users.
Messe Performance Cube
Performing Arts Center Berlin
The Messe Performance Cube, complements the cultural heart of the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds, situated next to one of the busiest transportation nodes of Berlin. It is a centre for a wide range of performing arts and stands among the global frontrunners in the field of innov
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Federal Foreign Office, Berlin
Bodies, Building, Berlin
The rise of technological development of services, digitalization of a building and
its influence on future design approaches is a main concern of this thesis.
its influence on future design approaches is a main concern of this thesis.
The Revival of Natural Ventilation
Designing an Olympic aquatic centre
The importance of air quality, especially humidity, temperature and CO2 levels, makes for the implementation of primarily mechanical ventilation techniques in modern-day swimming pools. Because it is believed that mechanically ventilated buildings have more accessible climate con
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Mar Elias Crop Market
Integrating a food logistics center and crop market in the high density urban fabric in Beirut
Situated in the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, the Mar Elias Crop Market acts as protagonist project of the market district in the Beirut Mosaic urban masterplan. This masterplan is part of the Complex Projects Beirut graduation studio, focused on dealing with catastrophe in the bui
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Salam Emergency Station
Responding to ermergency
It’s August 4 when Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, is hit by one of the largest non-nuclear explosions the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, this explosion that damaged and/or demolished more than half of the city is not the first crisis it has to deal with. Several catastrophes hav
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Beirut's Living Room:
Characterized by cultural diversity, Beirut has a multi-religious society, with unfortunately a rampant space shrinkage issue. With in particular the Public domain. Evidenced by limited infrastructure and virtually no affordable housing, the citysca ...
Characterized by cultural diversity, Beirut has a multi-religious society, with unfortunately a rampant space shrinkage issue. With in particular the Public domain. Evidenced by limited infrastructure and virtually no affordable housing, the citysca ...
The topic of Complex Project this year focuses on the revitalization of Beirut after the explosion in August 2020. Dynamic Habitat Beirut is a starters community that will be constantly under development, located in Karantina neighbourhood. The project has 3 main ingredients: the
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Jnah public school
How to design a new public school in a way that it becomes a public asset?
“The education system in Lebanon is at risk of collapse, with devastating consequences for children...” (Human Rights Watch, 2021) The Lebanese government has been unable to provide basic education to at least 700.000 children. This is about one third of all children that should
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Keeper of Knowledge
Public library of Beirut
The ambition of the project for the new public library in Beirut is one that explores how architectural space can facilitate this synergy between digital information and books. Through the integration of digital media in architecture and its interactive aspects, information can b
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Home away from Home
Migration of Atmosphere : The New South Korean Embassy
Every space has its own atmosphere. This atmosphere consists of elements that stimulate a person's various senses, and the person slowly feels the collection of these elements and recognizes them as the atmosphere of space. This study focuses on what elements make up this atmosph
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The project Space of Signal in a speculative design that explores the potential impact of 5G signal on built environment. As proved by the conducted research, the Presence of 5G Transmitter will encourage the act of gathering of e-businesses in the close proximity to signal sourc
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Cultivating Spatial Diversity
The Nieuwe Binnenweg Forum
Today, Rotterdam’s city is observed as a mosaic of diverse cultures representing various characters and atmospheres. Recently, the research ‘Coming to Terms with Superdiversity: The Case of Rotterdam’ gives a historical account of Rotterdam’s diversity since the 1600s to present
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Have you ever wondered what the food you eat everyday can tell you about where you come from? Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? There is more connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual le
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The Rotterdam Athletic Club
Creating a social condenser in the city centre of Rotterdam
With global urbanization, cities all around the world are changing. Rotterdam is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming decades and therefore will experience densification. This densification takes shape in the form of Rotterdam’s high-rise strategy and will have a direct
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Open and Closed
A public space in Rotterdam at the border condition
In the coming 20 years, the city centre of Rotterdam will face a new wave of constructions, with the goal of densify the area with new 50.000 dwellings before the 2040, converting the city centre towards a more residential and international character. This up-coming densification
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