Thesis Book - Seeds of Hope
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
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‘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
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