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.
11The modern agora as a field of architectural debate: Athenaeum, Rio de Janeiro.Athenaeum, a space for architectural debate on the past, the present and the future. It is to assemble knowledge and share it, to point out current problems and search for solutions. The users involved in the sequence of events are invited to participate in various discussions. The proximity of nature stimulates to reflection and deepening the experience.
19Honorable MentionFarming For All"Farming for All" is a living area that combines different programs focused on harvesting, learning, consumption, entertainment, and housing.
171Bharat Bhavan, RanchiArtists are either revered as creative geniuses or ignored as crazy fanatics. Bharat Bhavan, Ranchi is aimed to dissolve this divide in order to bring the Art and the Artist both at the level of the observer. It has been designed to provide the essential environment for the art to stimulate the viewer while keeping flexible according to Artist's needs.
12Best Institution for Graduation ProjectsTHEATRE OF CULTURE - THEATRE OF LIGHTTheatre, as a product of modern technology and understanding of this art form, represents both a segment and an inseparable part of the structure, which revives the existing inherited monument. A place of unceasing contact, but also dissipation of individuals. A place which draws people into mutual interaction: person – person, person – art, person – object.
16Jury CommendationZamalka Into The Future _ Re-Coding Post-War SyriaAs a part of Reparametrize Studio on going Research"Re-Coding Post-War Syria",this project is a proposal including renovation of six existing buildings, and intervention of two destroyed buildings as well as development of public spaces and infrastructure in Zamalka town .Proposing living spaces with levels of privacy and public access The “Social Rooftop”.
3WinnerMOTION: New Jersey Culture CenterThis design intends to preserve collective memories of the train shed by maintaining its architectural gesture and to infuse new meaning to this existent urban void by creating a cultural center that will once again become a converging point for people from different cultures and different ethnicities.
21Editor's ChoiceArt OasisThe project pretends to provide a comfortable environment for people to enjoy art. An oasis in the middle of the city where artist and visitors can meet surrounded by trees and clean air, with shadow provided by the plants, away from the noise, pollution, heat, and stress of their everyday lives.
26WinnerOPERA TRUCK--Endless PossibilitiesOur design incorporates modern technology to meet the needs of modern society to promote the arts. Through Internet interaction, we can connect the public to artists to a greater extent. At the same time create a pop up space corresponding to our concept-----eliminate the distance between art and the public
25Honorable MentionSchool of Thought - Museum of learningThe concept of learning through the act of observation and engagement has been incorporated into the design of this school. This main concept informed the spaces and design language of the school. The school is designed to integrate multi-functional spaces and optimised transitional spaces to become usable and occupiable.
272VALHALLAThis project, redefines the use of oil rigs, and provides a solution as to how they should be treated in the future.
36Runner-upThe Green CultureThe design proposal aims to cater to a neighborhood and take the coffee house design beyond the functional appeal to a community upliftment and social movement. The cafeteria reminds and includes citizens into a more emotional biosphere, brings out an ecological sensitivity and considers the economical constraints of running a coffee house.
