The Loss of Polyphony
Rocco Piantelli (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
M.G.H. Schoonderbeek – Mentor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)
M. Parravicini – Mentor (TU Delft - Building Design & Technology)
S Milani – Mentor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)
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Abstract
Tbilisi, located at the heart of the Silk Road connecting Asia to Europe, has historically served as a vital meeting point for diverse cultures and ethnicities, shaping the city’s unique character. However, the Soviet domination of the country led to significant homophonyn, erasing many distinct architectures associated with various communities and promoting uniform master plans that expanded the city.
This project examines how the architectural typology of cemeteries can reflect the city's complex history. It explores the interaction between different graveyards representing specific religious groups, highlighting their individualities as well as their potential for meeting contrapuntally.