Thesis Book - Seeds of Hope

8.2
INTRODUCING CONCEPT SYSTEMS
IMMERSE SCATTER EMBED
The first concept is about
creating one clear path emerged from
the ground. The direction and Height of
the loop is depended on the surrouding
building heights. Disguising the
building partialy to the ground creates
a strong harmony with its surrounding
nature and allows a 360 degree view of
the site for the users. This loop can
allow the users to go through the journey
of what the culture has gone through it
darkest days (emerging from the ground)
and continues to remain solid when
reaching to the end point of the space.
The second concept uses
circulation pathways to branch
and scatter the space out for the
programs. The shape resembles a broken
or exploded mass element where the
pathways interconnect the interior to
the exterior areas. The interior walls
of the building resemble the cusped
muqarnas used in Persian architecture
while the exterior walls are a complete
contrast. These physical fragments and
traces remind us of history while the
facade (smooth and linear) acts as a
reflection of hope for the future.
The third concept is to link
the two main program organization
which is preservation of the culture
and learning about the culture. The two
main programs are then connected by a
third shape where people are able to
exchange information and ideas between
each other. the shape of the project
resembles two mountains intertwined
with each other to create a central
point where all programs can meet.
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