Practical Adhocism in Tbilisi´s Suburbs
Ted van Duin (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
O.R.G. Rommens – Mentor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)
M. Parravicini – Mentor (TU Delft - Building Design & Technology)
M.G.H. Schoonderbeek – Mentor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)
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Abstract
In Tbilisi’s suburbs, the spread of informal architecture traces back to the city’s turbulent socio-political journey. Soviet planning once dictated uniformity, but the collapse of the Soviet Union and the challenges that followed allowed informal construction to proliferate. The design proposition takes the form of a series of observational structures placed along a route. Each structure offers a unique vantage point, either decontextualizing or increasing accessibility to the surrounding environment. The intention is to deepen the way one engages with this distinctive built landscape, allowing for new perspectives and a more intimate connection with the space.