Thesis Book - Seeds of Hope

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Fig 122‘ABSENT PRECENCE’ ‘PROTECTED REBIRTH’ HISTORY AND CULTURE GALLERIES CARVED FROMMONOLITHThe Timeless Cube embodies the strength,pride and traditions of the Afghan people,providing visitors with better understandingof the country. The new landmark will be astage for debate and reconciliation throughan educational program that creatively engagespeople of all ages in traditional and nontraditionallearning. The history, identityand traditions of its peoples will provide thebedrock for future generations to understandthe culture of their forefathers and a unity inthe region.VIP ACCESS AND CIRCULATIONPUBLIC ACCESS AND CIRCULATIONACCESS TO LOADING AND TECHNICAL172Fig 123

Orientation and inclination forsolar harvesting technology andrenewable energyCube dimensions representing thesymbolic significance of 7.8 inIslamic cultureDigitally controlledsunshades against solargainBuilding envelope withIslamic architecturaltypologies which acts aswater purifying mechanismfor the museumExposed concrete envelop forthermal mass and securityprotectionMain entrancethrough descendingstairsEntrance to high levelrestaurantEvent plaza and outdoortheatre for lectures andperformancesBiodiversity throughindigenous plants andnative grassesOutdoor plazawith barCool shaded areafor promenadesFig 124Water feature designedto refresh air duringsummer173

Fig 122

‘ABSENT PRECENCE’ ‘PROTECTED REBIRTH’ HISTORY AND CULTURE GALLERIES CARVED FROM

MONOLITH

The Timeless Cube embodies the strength,

pride and traditions of the Afghan people,

providing visitors with better understanding

of the country. The new landmark will be a

stage for debate and reconciliation through

an educational program that creatively engages

people of all ages in traditional and nontraditional

learning. The history, identity

and traditions of its peoples will provide the

bedrock for future generations to understand

the culture of their forefathers and a unity in

the region.

VIP ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

PUBLIC ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

ACCESS TO LOADING AND TECHNICAL

172

Fig 123

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