3Traditional techniques in contemporary culturesThe thesis intents to study the alternative future of built forms by using traditional elements and techniques by aiding the current building techniques in semi-arid & arid regions. Since the world is progressing rapidly we're borrowing images, techniques that don't respond to our context; this creates a cultural disconnect and increases energy consumption.
8Historical remembrance community in the ruins - wreckageThe design combines the fragments of memory with the fragments of the country to feel pain and rebirth. The whole scheme is a relationship of aggregation and dispersion. Design highlights: the road from south to north, from divergence and convergence, free access from all sides, meaning a wide gathering of people, gathered here.
3Repair the crack in Syria's memoryThe plan aims to repair the cracks in Syria's memory caused by the war, including ?the Corridor of Memory Crack?(along the destructed important buildings around Aleppo Citadel) and ?The Memorial Hall of War and History? (the end of 'corridor').
7Green HillA public building where local elderly residents can spend their free time together, creating new connections and feelings of the community. This is a pavilion with a large audience for lectures and concerts, classes for workshops and cafe in the lobby. The roof of the pavilion is a walking space with greennery.
31Runner-upTime CapsuleIf Tajmahal represents the past then the complementary mass contained between the 4 minarets represent the present, which is the form of the proposed pavilion "Time Capsule". Both the Taj Mahal & the complementary mass forming a solid box representing history & Time. The outer shell a pixilated box made of glass as if it's sending a future image of Tajmahal.
14Bubble LinkUnlike conventional bridges, the proposed bridge is composed of bubbles that enable organic movement when open for boats. The organic and metabolic nature of bubbles allows the bridge to grow in the future into a more vibrant public space. As a symbol on the river, the bubbles link all people and celebrate the natural landscape of Copenhagen.
14Urban RenewalReviving old railway lines: the concept focuses on opening up the sunken railway space for the public. The idea of La Recyclerie café is used as the basic function of the site. Urban farming, fish farming and workshop along with spaces like reading rooms and cafés makes the public participation possible.
12Editor's Choice The Fourth Space“The Fourth Space” aims to create a transformative learning space that cultivates holistic learning and promotes well-being in students, educators, and members of the school community by integrating mindfulness and social-emotional learning into the educational environment.
16Castle Of BluesAfghanistan is one of the most aggressive countries women face The Challenge is to design a Resilience Centre in Qandahar for the widows of Zanabad There are many ethnicities, religions and languages of widows , This cultural and demographic diversity that characterizes widows , be contained under an umbrella which is the traditional Persian house
6Editor's ChoiceCRACKA building used to carry the oldest and most modern human activities； A building that blurs the boundaries between industry, nature and culture；
