Moving stories
Personal Memories in Architectual Design
J. Zaiceva (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
R.M. van der Schans – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / A)
Leeke Reinders – Mentor (TU Delft - Situated Architecture)
A.B.J. van Deudekom – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / AE+T)
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Abstract
This research investigates the personal experiences, memories, and desires of individuals who live or lived transient lives, shaped by the forces of globalization and relocation. With a focus on capturing the poetic and narrative aspects of place and movement, this study aims to deepen understanding of how individuals remember their previous architectural expiriences and identify the elements that help them form attachments to spaces in a constantly changing world. The study is linked to a later application in the design phase of a mixed-use building complex in Antwerp. Employing a method of portraying the memories of people who live or have lived in Antwerp through architectural drawings, this research will visualize and document personal stories, offering a new approach to the emotional and experiential dimensions of transience. By exploring these narratives, the study aims to broaden understanding of human relationships with place, memory, and identity in times of transience. Findings are expected to highlight recurring themes of forced relocation, adaptation, and the search for stability, offering valuable insights into the ways people navigate and emotionally anchor themselves within transient environments.