The document discusses the design of a new arts center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia called the Living Arts Incubator. It will be built for Cambodian Living Arts (CLA), an organization that aims to revive Cambodian traditional art forms and inspire contemporary artistic expression. The center aims to celebrate Cambodia's rich artistic heritage and help define a new Cambodian cultural identity that balances tradition and modernity. It will support CLA's mission and help realize their vision of making the arts Cambodia's international signature by 2020.
The document outlines plans for several Chivas Regal events in Vietnam, including:
1) A "Great White Way" event in Hanoi featuring world-renowned musicals and ballet performances.
2) A "Music Fete" at Halong Bay featuring concerts by classical musicians Yanni and Lang Lang.
3) The "Chivas Gala", a celebration of Vietnam's history and culture through adaptations of famous theatrical shows.
Introduction to a graduate thesis in architecture- culmination of design program- for the undergraduate course B.Arch in India. It gives a broad outlay & fundamental understanding of the thesis program for the final year students.
Living Arts Project_design strategy at midtermKimberly Tate
Kimberly Tate
Parsons The New School, SCE
M. Arch thesis: Living Arts Center in Phnom Penh
This slideshow breaks down design strategies from midterm for my project regarding program, site, facade and performance.
This document summarizes a graduate thesis proposal for a design project focused on courtyard architecture. The proposal involves designing the headquarters for a bookstore and music franchise in Pune, India centered around three internal courtyards. The design aims to incorporate courtyard principles like natural light, ventilation, and indoor green spaces to create a sustainable and pleasant work environment. Schematic plans and sections depict the building organized around the courtyards with different types of spaces and activities arranged around each one.
ABC-PhD program-Politecnico di Milano - an update for TanzaniaEnrico DeAngelis
Ronca)
2. BIM for the management of construction sites: MARCO FERRARI (tutor
effettivo: Ronca)
3. BIM for the management of building facilities: FRANCESCO GALLI (tutor
effettivo: Ronca)
4. BIM for the management of building energy performance: FRANCESCO
MUSSO (tutor effettivo: Ronca)
5. BIM for the management of building safety: GIULIA PEDRINI (tutor
effettivo: Ronca)
6. BIM for the management of building maintenance: MATTEO RIZZI (tutor
The document outlines plans for several Chivas Regal events in Vietnam, including:
1) A "Great White Way" event in Hanoi featuring world-renowned musicals and ballet performances.
2) A "Music Fete" at Halong Bay featuring concerts by classical musicians Yanni and Lang Lang.
3) The "Chivas Gala", a celebration of Vietnam's history and culture through adaptations of famous theatrical shows.
Introduction to a graduate thesis in architecture- culmination of design program- for the undergraduate course B.Arch in India. It gives a broad outlay & fundamental understanding of the thesis program for the final year students.
Living Arts Project_design strategy at midtermKimberly Tate
Kimberly Tate
Parsons The New School, SCE
M. Arch thesis: Living Arts Center in Phnom Penh
This slideshow breaks down design strategies from midterm for my project regarding program, site, facade and performance.
This document summarizes a graduate thesis proposal for a design project focused on courtyard architecture. The proposal involves designing the headquarters for a bookstore and music franchise in Pune, India centered around three internal courtyards. The design aims to incorporate courtyard principles like natural light, ventilation, and indoor green spaces to create a sustainable and pleasant work environment. Schematic plans and sections depict the building organized around the courtyards with different types of spaces and activities arranged around each one.
ABC-PhD program-Politecnico di Milano - an update for TanzaniaEnrico DeAngelis
Ronca)
2. BIM for the management of construction sites: MARCO FERRARI (tutor
effettivo: Ronca)
3. BIM for the management of building facilities: FRANCESCO GALLI (tutor
effettivo: Ronca)
4. BIM for the management of building energy performance: FRANCESCO
MUSSO (tutor effettivo: Ronca)
5. BIM for the management of building safety: GIULIA PEDRINI (tutor
effettivo: Ronca)
6. BIM for the management of building maintenance: MATTEO RIZZI (tutor
This document is a thesis submitted in 2014 to the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. It examines the relationship between UNESCO, the State Party of Ukraine, and the city of L'viv regarding the preservation of L'viv as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The thesis will explore L'viv's nomination process to become a World Heritage site, the subsequent requirements and reports from UNESCO, and the political issues that have arisen between L'viv and the capital city of Kiev. It will also address the need for greater public education in L'viv about the preservation of the historic sites. The thesis utilizes documents from UNESCO and Ukraine, as well as interviews with L'viv city officials
Master thesis Architecture: research on Wuxi's industrial heritage (China): w...Marco Bencivenga
The thesis is a part of an on-going academic research promoted by the cooperation between Interdepartmental Research Center Urban/Eco (University Federico II of Naples, Italy) and the School of design (Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China). The thesis argues about the evolution of the historical city centre of Wuxi, hand in hand with the industrial development, to understand the conversion process and necessary strategies required to install new architectural programme within the existing industrial sites, recognizing their unique conditions. Embracing multi-scaled approach, the thesis proposes new landscape chances of uses by putting the remains of industrial cores in a network that constitutes a clustering of art, history, leisure and entertainment. Among them, more attention is given to Taibaodun area, main industrial core of Wuxi, and Maoxin site, the former industrial site of Taibaodun area.
The document proposes the Chair Oneergo Tech Recliner, a reclining chair with integrated technology for personal use and public spaces. It features adjustable zero-gravity positions, a touch screen interface for controls and entertainment, and a sleek modern design to save space. accompanying stasis rooms are also proposed, which would provide private spaces to fully experience the chair and its control of ambient conditions like temperature, lighting and sound.
Exploring Cultural Heritage and Value creation - A Case Study of DR’s Cultura...Miriam Lerkenfeld
Written by Tobias Golodnoff / Miriam Lerkenfeld
The objective of the research is to give a theoretical understanding of the value created when digitising a cultural heritage.
This research is grounded in a case study of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation’s Cultural Heritage Project. The project deals with the digitisation of an analogue radio and television collection of more than 500.000 hours of content, and with the work being done after digitisation ensuring archive content in collaboration with other public cultural institutions and the research community becomes available to the public. The project group is an inter-organisational team combining expertise from many places within the organisation.
When establishing a project of this kind, some aspects have significance on the value creation. Findings are, that flexibility is key, and hence, the use of resources within the budget should not be too specific, because it is unpredictable where cost can be cut, or where extra resources will be needed. Also, a scanning process is essential for defining the objectives of future tasks, and focus should not be to solve one problem, but exploring challenges that can be useful for different scenarios.
In addition, findings are that collaboration is a good tool for diffusing digitised cultural heritage, and these collaborations should have a variable, decentralised structure, in order to facilitate different needs and objectives. Another emphasis should be put on the openness towards collaboration partners, so shared value can be created and utilised - benefiting not just the organisations, but society in general. Conclusively, the overall goal when digitising the cultural heritage is always to make it accessible for the users. The conclusion leads to four principle guidelines which are: use is value, transparent boxes, open source collective, flexible frameworks, and project economy.
Finally, a vision is presented, a society where public service is substituted for public resources, constructing a all-encompassing cultural production system with fluid borders and autonomous projects based on a set of clearly defined objectives.
Urban renewal quiapo sta cruz district thesis 2011 aiaAleli Arafol
The document provides information on two barangays located in District III of Manila. Barangay 306 has 20 blocks, 2 plazas, 1 church and 15 streets, while Barangay 384 has 16 blocks, 11 streets and 1 mosque. Together the barangays cover an area of 95,164.58 square meters, which is 16% of District III. The document then discusses the history and development of the area, including the influence of different religions, its role as a trading center, and current land uses and urban renewal plans. Figures and tables provide additional data on population, land area breakdown, and inventory of informal/formal vendors.
The document discusses four case studies on the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and structures based on different schools of thought. It focuses on the restoration of the Bhaudaji Lad Museum in Mumbai and the adaptive reuse of traditional pol houses in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The pol houses showcase the rich culture and traditions of the past but now face issues due to modernization. The case study proposes sensitively adapting the structures for new uses while preserving original fabric to promote heritage conservation and generate funds for maintenance. This allows the buildings to be sustainably reused in a way that benefits both inhabitants and preservation of cultural heritage.
This document summarizes Tan Wei Sheng's portfolio for the Culture and Civilization module. It includes 4 projects:
1) A culture journal on Vietnam comprising its ancient history, culture, and civilization.
2) A runway show featuring traditional Roman attire and a model of a Roman mansion.
3) A set of postcards showcasing street foods from different areas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4) The postcards are presented in packaging made from cardboard with a green theme and feature black and white imagery with color photos of the foods.
This section summarizes the development of New Khmer Architecture in Cambodia during the 1960s. It describes how modernist architectural styles emerged under Prince Norodom Sihanouk's Sangkum regime as a way to modernize Cambodia while maintaining Khmer cultural influences. Key architects like Vann Molyvann designed buildings that incorporated modern concrete structures with references to traditional Khmer forms like pagodas. Many significant government and university buildings were constructed during this period, which represented a "golden age" of Cambodian arts and culture. However, most New Khmer Architecture was later destroyed during the Khmer Rouge regime, with only ruins remaining. The section explores how the modernist past is remembered nostalgically today and questions
The document provides an introduction to St. Petersburg, Russia, including its history, culture, and controversies surrounding development. It discusses how residents cherish the city's unique character but also appreciate investment that modernizes infrastructure. There is a fear that development could lose something special and uniquely St. Petersburg. The counter-culture has deep roots in underground art and music. Today, conservatism expresses resistance to flashy consumerism, though some see it as a new form of radicalism.
This document outlines directions for valuing, preserving, and promoting Romania's national heritage. It discusses Romania's natural beauty, historic cities, monuments, and influential figures. The directions include developing environmental education, investing in nature preservation, maintaining historic buildings and places of interest, promoting Romanian culture internationally through publications and events, and informing citizens and tourists about the importance of preserving national heritage for future generations. The overall aim is to properly maintain and promote Romania's diverse natural and cultural assets.
The document provides a history of architecture and urban planning from prehistoric to modern times. Some key points discussed include:
- Early cities in civilizations like the Indus Valley had planned streets laid out in a grid pattern with hierarchies of streets and residential privacy.
- The Greeks developed orthogonal urban layouts with Hippodamus seen as the first town planner. Greek cities had regular plans.
- The Romans established a standardized scheme with a central forum, gridded streets, and infrastructure like aqueducts. This influenced many European cities.
- In the Renaissance, ideal cities like Sforzinda were designed but often not fully realized. The Enlightenment saw more planned cities and colonies.
-
The document discusses Frank Gehry's approach to architecture and some of his most famous works. It provides background on Gehry and describes how he views each building as a sculptural object that responds to its context. Some of his most iconic buildings highlighted include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, which is clad in titanium, glass and limestone with curved and folded exterior walls, and the Dancing House in Prague, inspired by dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
The document discusses the transformation of several urban areas in Europe from the 18th century to present day. It notes that in the 19th century, many areas were seen as unsanitary and industrial, but they have since undergone regeneration efforts focusing on culture, housing, offices, and tourism. Some key similarities across places included a focus on attracting new audiences and diversifying local economies. The document suggests that historic environments often became central to regeneration agendas because of an underlying attachment between communities and places, even when under threat of change. It notes examples where communities mobilized to preserve buildings and argues this "love of the past" can anchor society. However, it also lists challenges to preserving historic character, such as pressures from local
BOOKLET FOR DESIGN STUDIO 3 FINAL PROJECT - VISITOR INTERPRETATIVE CENTERJia Jun Chok
A booklet that summarized the spatial experience inside my building, a visitor interpretative center designed for Bukit CIna, a old graveyard that transform into a multi-purpose park.
Which my concept focus on "COMMEMORATION" of the past, present and future of Bukit Cina, of Melaka.
Please do inform me if you are interested in, understand or download the project, and i would like to brief you more. Thank you.
Por Alfredo Brillenbourg, Diretor do Urban Think Tank.
Workshop Inserção do Transporte Sustentável no Morar Carioca, 10 e 11 de outubro 2011, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
The document discusses the cultural heritage of Bhuj, India. It describes the various intangible cultural traditions that have been passed down for generations, including handicrafts, architecture, languages, and festivals. However, it notes that some traditions are under threat from globalization and modernization. The document advocates for an approach that promotes continuity of cultural traditions and community participation to safeguard the living cultural heritage of Bhuj.
Keevin Kewis presents on the NMAI Artist Leadership Program for museums and cultural arts organizations. The program aims to rebuild cultural confidence in local indigenous artists and enable them to think more broadly about their art through community art projects. It also aims to give artists access to museum collections and present them as authorities on their own art. The program works to break down stereotypes, mentor young artists, and use art for community healing. The $25,000 contracts available through the program would support local artists in sharing their cultural knowledge and value through art in their own voice and languages. The program provides transformative opportunities for artists and helps ensure the survival of community cultural heritage.
Brief survey of chinese Buddhist art tang periodŞhįvąńí Ģønðğę
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), Buddhism reached its height in China. The Tang emperors presided over a period of growth, prosperity, and cultural achievements. Tang armies provided safer travel along the Silk Road, maintaining the flow of goods and ideas between China, Central Asia, India, and Persia. Buddhist art flourished, seen in architecture like the Nine Pinnacle Pagoda and Nanchang Temple, paintings like those of the Yan brothers, and sculptures like the Vairocana Buddha at Longmen Grottoes, known for their grace, realism, and innovation. Metalwork and other decorative arts also advanced during this productive period of Chinese history.
The document summarizes Charles Lu's debut collection for Arushi Couture called "Inara", which was inspired by his experiences in Dubai and its modern architecture. The collection featured dresses, jumpsuits, and gowns predominantly made of silk with metal, pearl, and embroidery details reflecting Art Deco influences.
Presentation of our first prize awarded Europan 11 competition entry at the contemporary art center in Vilnius by Egle Suminskaite. The three prize-winning teams with Lithuanian team members were asked by the Lithuanian Foundation of Architecture to present their projects 'at home' in Vilnius. A full video (in Lithuanian) of the presentations and more pictures are published on their website (www.archfondas.lt). Thanks for watching! Please contact us for more information about us and/or our project.
This document is a thesis submitted in 2014 to the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. It examines the relationship between UNESCO, the State Party of Ukraine, and the city of L'viv regarding the preservation of L'viv as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The thesis will explore L'viv's nomination process to become a World Heritage site, the subsequent requirements and reports from UNESCO, and the political issues that have arisen between L'viv and the capital city of Kiev. It will also address the need for greater public education in L'viv about the preservation of the historic sites. The thesis utilizes documents from UNESCO and Ukraine, as well as interviews with L'viv city officials
Master thesis Architecture: research on Wuxi's industrial heritage (China): w...Marco Bencivenga
The thesis is a part of an on-going academic research promoted by the cooperation between Interdepartmental Research Center Urban/Eco (University Federico II of Naples, Italy) and the School of design (Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China). The thesis argues about the evolution of the historical city centre of Wuxi, hand in hand with the industrial development, to understand the conversion process and necessary strategies required to install new architectural programme within the existing industrial sites, recognizing their unique conditions. Embracing multi-scaled approach, the thesis proposes new landscape chances of uses by putting the remains of industrial cores in a network that constitutes a clustering of art, history, leisure and entertainment. Among them, more attention is given to Taibaodun area, main industrial core of Wuxi, and Maoxin site, the former industrial site of Taibaodun area.
The document proposes the Chair Oneergo Tech Recliner, a reclining chair with integrated technology for personal use and public spaces. It features adjustable zero-gravity positions, a touch screen interface for controls and entertainment, and a sleek modern design to save space. accompanying stasis rooms are also proposed, which would provide private spaces to fully experience the chair and its control of ambient conditions like temperature, lighting and sound.
Exploring Cultural Heritage and Value creation - A Case Study of DR’s Cultura...Miriam Lerkenfeld
Written by Tobias Golodnoff / Miriam Lerkenfeld
The objective of the research is to give a theoretical understanding of the value created when digitising a cultural heritage.
This research is grounded in a case study of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation’s Cultural Heritage Project. The project deals with the digitisation of an analogue radio and television collection of more than 500.000 hours of content, and with the work being done after digitisation ensuring archive content in collaboration with other public cultural institutions and the research community becomes available to the public. The project group is an inter-organisational team combining expertise from many places within the organisation.
When establishing a project of this kind, some aspects have significance on the value creation. Findings are, that flexibility is key, and hence, the use of resources within the budget should not be too specific, because it is unpredictable where cost can be cut, or where extra resources will be needed. Also, a scanning process is essential for defining the objectives of future tasks, and focus should not be to solve one problem, but exploring challenges that can be useful for different scenarios.
In addition, findings are that collaboration is a good tool for diffusing digitised cultural heritage, and these collaborations should have a variable, decentralised structure, in order to facilitate different needs and objectives. Another emphasis should be put on the openness towards collaboration partners, so shared value can be created and utilised - benefiting not just the organisations, but society in general. Conclusively, the overall goal when digitising the cultural heritage is always to make it accessible for the users. The conclusion leads to four principle guidelines which are: use is value, transparent boxes, open source collective, flexible frameworks, and project economy.
Finally, a vision is presented, a society where public service is substituted for public resources, constructing a all-encompassing cultural production system with fluid borders and autonomous projects based on a set of clearly defined objectives.
Urban renewal quiapo sta cruz district thesis 2011 aiaAleli Arafol
The document provides information on two barangays located in District III of Manila. Barangay 306 has 20 blocks, 2 plazas, 1 church and 15 streets, while Barangay 384 has 16 blocks, 11 streets and 1 mosque. Together the barangays cover an area of 95,164.58 square meters, which is 16% of District III. The document then discusses the history and development of the area, including the influence of different religions, its role as a trading center, and current land uses and urban renewal plans. Figures and tables provide additional data on population, land area breakdown, and inventory of informal/formal vendors.
The document discusses four case studies on the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and structures based on different schools of thought. It focuses on the restoration of the Bhaudaji Lad Museum in Mumbai and the adaptive reuse of traditional pol houses in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The pol houses showcase the rich culture and traditions of the past but now face issues due to modernization. The case study proposes sensitively adapting the structures for new uses while preserving original fabric to promote heritage conservation and generate funds for maintenance. This allows the buildings to be sustainably reused in a way that benefits both inhabitants and preservation of cultural heritage.
This document summarizes Tan Wei Sheng's portfolio for the Culture and Civilization module. It includes 4 projects:
1) A culture journal on Vietnam comprising its ancient history, culture, and civilization.
2) A runway show featuring traditional Roman attire and a model of a Roman mansion.
3) A set of postcards showcasing street foods from different areas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4) The postcards are presented in packaging made from cardboard with a green theme and feature black and white imagery with color photos of the foods.
This section summarizes the development of New Khmer Architecture in Cambodia during the 1960s. It describes how modernist architectural styles emerged under Prince Norodom Sihanouk's Sangkum regime as a way to modernize Cambodia while maintaining Khmer cultural influences. Key architects like Vann Molyvann designed buildings that incorporated modern concrete structures with references to traditional Khmer forms like pagodas. Many significant government and university buildings were constructed during this period, which represented a "golden age" of Cambodian arts and culture. However, most New Khmer Architecture was later destroyed during the Khmer Rouge regime, with only ruins remaining. The section explores how the modernist past is remembered nostalgically today and questions
The document provides an introduction to St. Petersburg, Russia, including its history, culture, and controversies surrounding development. It discusses how residents cherish the city's unique character but also appreciate investment that modernizes infrastructure. There is a fear that development could lose something special and uniquely St. Petersburg. The counter-culture has deep roots in underground art and music. Today, conservatism expresses resistance to flashy consumerism, though some see it as a new form of radicalism.
This document outlines directions for valuing, preserving, and promoting Romania's national heritage. It discusses Romania's natural beauty, historic cities, monuments, and influential figures. The directions include developing environmental education, investing in nature preservation, maintaining historic buildings and places of interest, promoting Romanian culture internationally through publications and events, and informing citizens and tourists about the importance of preserving national heritage for future generations. The overall aim is to properly maintain and promote Romania's diverse natural and cultural assets.
The document provides a history of architecture and urban planning from prehistoric to modern times. Some key points discussed include:
- Early cities in civilizations like the Indus Valley had planned streets laid out in a grid pattern with hierarchies of streets and residential privacy.
- The Greeks developed orthogonal urban layouts with Hippodamus seen as the first town planner. Greek cities had regular plans.
- The Romans established a standardized scheme with a central forum, gridded streets, and infrastructure like aqueducts. This influenced many European cities.
- In the Renaissance, ideal cities like Sforzinda were designed but often not fully realized. The Enlightenment saw more planned cities and colonies.
-
The document discusses Frank Gehry's approach to architecture and some of his most famous works. It provides background on Gehry and describes how he views each building as a sculptural object that responds to its context. Some of his most iconic buildings highlighted include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, which is clad in titanium, glass and limestone with curved and folded exterior walls, and the Dancing House in Prague, inspired by dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
The document discusses the transformation of several urban areas in Europe from the 18th century to present day. It notes that in the 19th century, many areas were seen as unsanitary and industrial, but they have since undergone regeneration efforts focusing on culture, housing, offices, and tourism. Some key similarities across places included a focus on attracting new audiences and diversifying local economies. The document suggests that historic environments often became central to regeneration agendas because of an underlying attachment between communities and places, even when under threat of change. It notes examples where communities mobilized to preserve buildings and argues this "love of the past" can anchor society. However, it also lists challenges to preserving historic character, such as pressures from local
BOOKLET FOR DESIGN STUDIO 3 FINAL PROJECT - VISITOR INTERPRETATIVE CENTERJia Jun Chok
A booklet that summarized the spatial experience inside my building, a visitor interpretative center designed for Bukit CIna, a old graveyard that transform into a multi-purpose park.
Which my concept focus on "COMMEMORATION" of the past, present and future of Bukit Cina, of Melaka.
Please do inform me if you are interested in, understand or download the project, and i would like to brief you more. Thank you.
Por Alfredo Brillenbourg, Diretor do Urban Think Tank.
Workshop Inserção do Transporte Sustentável no Morar Carioca, 10 e 11 de outubro 2011, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
The document discusses the cultural heritage of Bhuj, India. It describes the various intangible cultural traditions that have been passed down for generations, including handicrafts, architecture, languages, and festivals. However, it notes that some traditions are under threat from globalization and modernization. The document advocates for an approach that promotes continuity of cultural traditions and community participation to safeguard the living cultural heritage of Bhuj.
Keevin Kewis presents on the NMAI Artist Leadership Program for museums and cultural arts organizations. The program aims to rebuild cultural confidence in local indigenous artists and enable them to think more broadly about their art through community art projects. It also aims to give artists access to museum collections and present them as authorities on their own art. The program works to break down stereotypes, mentor young artists, and use art for community healing. The $25,000 contracts available through the program would support local artists in sharing their cultural knowledge and value through art in their own voice and languages. The program provides transformative opportunities for artists and helps ensure the survival of community cultural heritage.
Brief survey of chinese Buddhist art tang periodŞhįvąńí Ģønðğę
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), Buddhism reached its height in China. The Tang emperors presided over a period of growth, prosperity, and cultural achievements. Tang armies provided safer travel along the Silk Road, maintaining the flow of goods and ideas between China, Central Asia, India, and Persia. Buddhist art flourished, seen in architecture like the Nine Pinnacle Pagoda and Nanchang Temple, paintings like those of the Yan brothers, and sculptures like the Vairocana Buddha at Longmen Grottoes, known for their grace, realism, and innovation. Metalwork and other decorative arts also advanced during this productive period of Chinese history.
The document summarizes Charles Lu's debut collection for Arushi Couture called "Inara", which was inspired by his experiences in Dubai and its modern architecture. The collection featured dresses, jumpsuits, and gowns predominantly made of silk with metal, pearl, and embroidery details reflecting Art Deco influences.
Presentation of our first prize awarded Europan 11 competition entry at the contemporary art center in Vilnius by Egle Suminskaite. The three prize-winning teams with Lithuanian team members were asked by the Lithuanian Foundation of Architecture to present their projects 'at home' in Vilnius. A full video (in Lithuanian) of the presentations and more pictures are published on their website (www.archfondas.lt). Thanks for watching! Please contact us for more information about us and/or our project.
This document is a newsletter from the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority that provides information about cultural events and historical sites in Cairo for the month of May 2012. It discusses several medieval Islamic houses located in historic Cairo that are open for visits, including Beit El Suheimy, Beit Zeinab Khatoun, Beit El Sit Wassila, and the Gayer Anderson Museum. It also mentions the renovation of Cairo International Airport's Terminal 2 set to be completed in 2013 and several cultural festivals taking place in May, such as the Cairo Mediterranean Literary Festival and a Lazytown stage production for children.
The document is a portfolio application letter for an architecture fellowship at the American Academy in Rome, in which the applicant proposes a project called "Roman Intermundium: A Piramide for Piranesi" that would involve creating a virtual model based on Giovanni Battista Piranesi's etchings of Rome and using webcam inputs to trace sunlight in the Pantheon, with the goal of exploring parametric architecture and non-linear spaces. The applicant has included examples of past work and academic research in the portfolio and believes the fellowship would support further architectural investigation.
The document discusses architect Bernard Tschumi's theory of applying violence and fragmentation to architectural space and design as a way to subvert expectations and allow for change. It examines how Tschumi used cinematic techniques like montage in his Manhattan Transcripts drawings to break down and reassemble spaces. The goal was to represent architecture as a series of interconnected events rather than a singular linear progression.
The document describes the National Museum of Modern Literature designed by David Chipperfield Architects in Marbach, Germany. The museum is located on a hilltop overlooking the Neckar River valley, adjacent to the existing National Schiller Museum. Chipperfield's design includes a pavilion structure atop the hill that serves as the entrance, with exhibition galleries located below in a concrete base structure. The galleries provide environmentally controlled spaces to house the museum's collection of 20th century literature manuscripts.
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect born in 1907 who is considered one of the most influential architects in modern architecture. He is best known for his designs of Brazil's planned capital city Brasilia in the 1950s, which featured bold curved designs using reinforced concrete. Throughout his career, Niemeyer was inspired by abstract forms and sensual curves, creating buildings with open floor plans and exposed structures that blended volumes and empty space. Some of his most notable works include the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum, the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre in Spain, and many civic buildings in Brasilia characterized by his signature curved style.
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
International Upcycling Research Network advisory board meeting 4Kyungeun Sung
Slides used for the International Upcycling Research Network advisory board 4 (last one). The project is based at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
1. Cultural Palimpsest: Making Past Present for
TATE
a new Cambodian Cultural Identity
PROJECT SCOPE:
To design a new arts center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for a Marion In-
stitute program called Cambodian Living Arts (CLA). The organization’s
mission is to “support the revival of Cambodian traditional art forms
and to inspire contemporary artistic expression.” They envision a future
of Cambodia in which its Arts will be the “international signature” of the
nation. I am compelled by the story of this organization and I am honored
to participate in their mission.
The charge for CLA, also my architectural endeavor, is about a renewed
Khmer identity which celebrates the splendor of Cambodia’s artistic heri-
tage which has presently been overshadowed by atrocities suffered in
the past. The LIVING ARTS INCUBATOR is about architecture as a device
for sociological and cultural renewal. The building should be a layered
expression of tradition and modernity that starts to define a new Cambo-
dian cultural identity.
LIVING ARTS INCUBATOR
SITE
2. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
TATE
THRIVING IN AN ORDERED-SOUTHEAST ASIAN-CHAOTIC KIND OF WAY. INFORMAL AND OPPORTUNISTIC TO
WESTERN EYES. PAVED AREAS STREETSIDE OF STOREFRONTS BECOME POP-UP NOODLE BARS, MACHIN-
ERY SHOPS, MOTORCYCLE WASHES, MOTO/AUTO PARKING, BECOME CELEBRATION GALA HALLS, MARKET
PLACE, LOITERING LUNCH RETREAT, BECOME MOTORCYCLE EXPRESS LANES IN HIGH TRAFFIC. ALL AT ONCE,
ALL TOGETHER.
SO ARE THE INHABITED SPACES PROTECTED FROM THE STREET. LIVINGROOM-BEDROOM, CORRIDOR-MINI-
MART, REHEARSAL SPACE – LIVING SPACE. MACHINES AND ROOMS, MATERIALS AND ENERGY ARE CYCLED,
RECYCLED, REUSED, RECONFIGURED AND IRREVERENTLY AMENDED. CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE BECOMES
PAVILION SHELTER FOR 15 SQUATTER FAMILIES WHO HAVE PIECED TOGETHER A LIFE AND A LIVELIHOOD.
STREETS ARE THE TRUE PUBLIC SPACES – MICROCOSMS REBUILDING COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES AF-
TER THE HORRORS OF THE WAR AND GENOCIDE. AS WELL, THE FEW FORMAL PUBLIC SPACES – ALONG THE
RIVERFRONT, THE MALL NEAR THE PALACE, THE STADIUM – BECOME INTENSELY ACTIVATED BEFORE AND
AFTER THE WORK DAY BY THRONGS OF PEOPLE. MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN DO AEROBICS TO THE SUNSET OVER-
LOOKING A STEPPED PRECIPICE AT THE STADIUM. ADOLESCENTS GATHER ROUND TO VOLLEY A FEATHERED
SHUTTLECOCK WITH FANCY BACK-KICKS. OUT OF PLACE AFRICANS, DROPPED IN TO PLAY ON THE CAMBO-
DIAN SOCCER TEAM, PRACTICE IN THE RED DIRT OF THE SHADOW OF THE STADIUM. FAMILIES HUDDLE ON
SMALL MATS TO CHOW ON STREET MEAT IN THE WAFT OF RIVER BREEZES.
NEW YORK
TO ZOOM OUT, THE CITY IS BEING RECONFIGURED AT A LARGER SCALE BY EXTERNAL INVESTORS, USUALLY
KOREAN, MAYBE CANADIAN. IGNORING THE INFRASTRUCTURAL STRESSES INHERENT WITH NEW DEVELOP-
PHNOM PENH
MENT THEY ARE EVEN FILLING IN THE NATURAL LAKES TO MAKE LAND FOR NEW LUXURY HIGHRISES. THE
MANY LAKES, FEW OF WHICH REMAIN, HAVE BEEN DRAINAGE POINTS FOR THE HEAVY RAINS DURING THE
WET SEASON. NEW AREAS THAT NEVER USED TO FLOOD ARE NOW DOING SO. HOW WILL THEY DEAL WITH
THIS ECOLOGICAL DEMAND?
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE 60’S ARE EMBLEMATIC OF ONE OF PHNOM PENH’S MODERN GOLDEN AGES. PAR-
IS-TRAINED ARCHITECT, VANN MOLYVANN, BUILT MORE THAN 100 BUILDINGS BETWEEN THE YEARS 1957
AND 1971. A TROPICAL TWIST ON INTERNATIONAL STYLE, THEY FEATURE ICONIC FORMS, POROUS FACADES POPULATION AREA
FOR NATURAL VENTILATION AND NATURAL LIGHT. A HORRENDOUS CONTRAST ARE THE NEW MIRRORED
Phnom Penh 2,010,000 13,877 sq mi
BLUE-GLASS FACADES AND CHROME HANDRAILED GREEK IMITATIONS POPPING UP IN PARTS OF THE CITY.
THEY LACK STYLE, TASTE AND SENSITIVITY TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND ARE IGNORANT OF CAMBODIA’S AR-
CHITECTURAL HERITAGE. Albany 298,130 21.4 sq mi
SADLY CAMBODIANS ARE EXPERIENCING A DISCONNECT WITH THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE. PAST ATROCITIES New York City 8,391,881 305 sq mi
HAVE VANDALIZED THEIR SOCIETY AND PSYCHE. THE YOUTH ARE LEFT TO PICK UP THE SCATTERED PIEC-
ES. EASILY INFLUENCED AND/OR POORLY EDUCATED, THOSE WITH MONEY ARE BUILDING DISGUSTING AND Cambodia 14,805,358 69,900 sq mi
GARISH HOT PINK MALIBU BEACH BARBIE HOMES. URBAN DEVELOPMENTS ARE INDICATIVE OF CURRENT
TRENDS, AND IF CAMBODIANS ARE NOT SOON ENOUGH EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED BY THEIR ROOTS AND New York State 19,541,453 54,475 sq mi
DEEPER IDENTITY, THEIR CULTURAL FOUNDATION, THEY WILL SOON BE SWEPT AWAY BEYOND RETREAT – THE
RICHES OF THEIR CULTURE HIJACKED AND THEIR SOUTHEAST ASIAN BUDDHIST SWEETNESS DILUTED.
SITE
4. HISTORY AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TATE
STAGES OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
images from Phnom Penh Urban Development and Patrimony
1890 1910 1937 1958 1968 1994
1372
Lady Penh finds four
1866
Norodom I moves the
1870s
French colonialists build
1920s
Phnom Penh is known as
1960s
The Golden Age of Phnom
1970s
The population of the
1975
April 17, the city falls to
1979
The Vietnamese, a ltradi-
1980s
A period of reconstruc-
PRESENT
Phnom Penh is a bustling
bronze and one stone capital of Cambodia to the village into a city. the “Pearl of Asia.” Penh. Art, cinema and city expands to absorb the Khmer Rouge. It is tional rival of Cambdians, tion begins. The city city of profitable informal-
Buddha in the Mekong Phnom Penh, making it architecture flourish. refugees from the coun- immediately evacuated drive out the Khmer attracts foreign investors ity and resourcefulness.
River. She erects Wat the permanent seat of trysides affected by the and a very dark period Rouge from the city. and aid. Yet, this generation’s lack
Phnom. government. Vietnam War. By 1975 in Cambodia’s history of knowledge of their
the population reaches 2 begins. roots is a dangerous
million. handicap. Their city and
culture is at threat of
hijacking.
Counter Clockwise from top left:
Royal Palace
Central Market
Chaktomuk Theater
Falling of Phnom Penh
Unfinished highrise development
HOW CAN CAMBODIA RECAPTURE AND
Boeng Kak Lake being filled in BUILD UPON ITS RICH HERITAGE?
5. ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC EVENTS
TATE
CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS
externally rented rehearsal spaces
performance at National Museum
BOPHANA CENTRE
2 film screening areas, seating for 20 each
ground floor exhibition
resource center
FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER
gallery 1, 2500 SF
NATIONAL MUSEUM (CLA) gallery 2, 1300 SF
cinema, seating for 200
library
cafe
bookshop
FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER classrooms
JAVA ARTS
cafe/gallery 2 levels, 1200 SF
BOPHANA CENTRE commercial gallery 300 SF
JAVA ARTS
META HOUSE META HOUSE
exhibition foyer, 40 SF
ground flr gallery, 800 SF
patio film screening, 600 SF
cafe
SOVANNA PHUM SOVANNA PHUM
outdoor theater, 1200 SF seating for 50
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main arts organizations
and venues of interest
other arts related
locations
HOW CAN THIS NEW LIVING ARTS CENTER
SITE
COMPLIMENT AND REINFORCE EXISTING CULTURAL ENTITIES?
6. URBAN CATALYST IN AN EMERGING
TATE
CULTURAL DISTRICT 1
FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER
gallery 1, 2500 SF
gallery 2, 1300 SF
cinema, seating for 200
library
cafe
bookshop
The proposed site is located in a bud-
classrooms
ding cultural district that is already
populated by cultural organizations.
The French Cultural Center and Bo-
phana Centre regularly screen films
and host lectures or art exhibition
openings. If these entities including
the Living Arts Incubator perform in
CAMBODIA FILM COMISSION synchronicity, the area can develop
into a cultural district encouraging
BOPHANA CENTRE, AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVE more arts-related urban activity. The
2 film screening areas, seating for 20 each district can be a model for arts-driven
ground floor exhibition uban development, a counterpoint to
database resource center the new breed of culturally and eco-
logically insensitive development pop-
ping up around the city funded by ex-
ternal investors.
CINEMA & CULTURAL DIFFUSION DEPARTMENT
LIVING ARTS INCUBATOR
CAN ARTS BE A DRIVER FOR THE
SITE
URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY?
7. CLA EXISTING FACILITIES
TATE
STUDIO CLA
office 150 SF
studio 225 SF
recording room 150 SF
REHEARSAL SPACE IN
THE WHITE BUILDING
studio 300 SF
Instrument storage 100 SF
Classes with percussive instruments
Monday through Friday, mornings
CLA MAIN OFFICES
Reception 400 SF
Meeting Room 200 SF
Kitchen 300 SF
Rehearsal Space 675 SF
Admin Offices 2000 SF
Rentable Offices
Storage
Lavatories
THE MISSION
of Cambodian Living Arts is to support the revival SCHOOL ON SOTHEAROS BLVD.
of Cambodian traditional art forms and to inspire large classroom 1800 SF
contemporary artistic epxression. dance rehearsal
Sunday mornings and afternoons
The organization envisons Cambodia in the year 2020 as a
country experiencing a cultural renaissance so dynamic that
PROGRAM
the arts have become Cambodia’s international signature. The
LIVING ARTS INCUBATOR will support CLA along phases of
development through to the realization of its vision. HOW CAN THE LIVING ARTS CENTER ACOMMODATE
EXISTING AS WELL AS PROJECT PROGRAM OF CLA?
8. PROGRAM FOR THE LIVING ARTS INCUBATOR
TATE
BLACK BOX
rehearsal and small performance theater
CLA ADMIN
open offices
meeting room
storage
SERVICES
rentable offices
meeting rooms
training facilities
recording studio
PUBLIC
reception
resource center
library
cafe
communication
shop
PROGRAM
HOW CAN THE PROGRAM FACILITATE THE MISSION OF CLA?