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326_Zoe Russian Moreno: Ka' Poy Yepü

326_Zoe Russian Moreno: Ka' Poy Yepü

Maria Flores
students

Submission #326 | Zoe Russian Moreno: Ka' Poy Yepü — “Canaima National Park - Venezuela, is one of the largest natural reserves on the planet and possess definitive characters that differentiate it from other natural reservoirs. It’s soil dates back to the Precambrian period, between 1.5 million to 2 billion years old; which makes it one of the most ancient rock formations in the world's geochronology. These unique formations called “Tepuis” are a kind of table-top mountains with 90-degree vertical walls.”

299_Daniel Avilan: Occupy Vitkov; The Czech National Brewery

299_Daniel Avilan: Occupy Vitkov; The Czech National Brewery

Maria Flores
students

Submission #299 | Daniel Avilan: Occupy Vitkov; The Czech National Brewery — “The National Monument at Vitkov in Prague was once built to celebrate Czech statehood. However, both the Nazis’ and the Soviet Army took possession of the monument in order to propagate their regime. After the war, the monument was once again taken back by the Czech people and used as a museum. The isolated and unused monument remains an unpleasant reminder of the history the Czech people have faced.”

263_Andrew Shea: Post Industrial Appalachia

263_Andrew Shea: Post Industrial Appalachia

Maria Flores
students

Submission #263 | Andrew Shea: Post Industrial Appalachia — “This project introduces a new interpretive and educational facility on the river’s edge. Here, visitors would learn about the history of the town, the surrounding region, and the environment. The program includes space for a library, exhibitions, theater, classrooms, and offices.”

146_Yanyi Ho: To-gather

146_Yanyi Ho: To-gather

Maria Flores
students

Submission #146 | Yanyi Ho: To-gather — "Nestled among the now abandoned compounds of the Arsenale, to-gather is a point of interaction in Venice, which seeks to revive the locals’ interest in creating and innovating, a value that the Venetians are proud to possess. The project is developed through three main concerns: firstly, site selection is guided by the locals’ familiarity to forms and spaces in order to create a facility that is relatable and recognizable.

88_Bryant Lau: Collaborative Tower

88_Bryant Lau: Collaborative Tower

Maria Flores
students

Bryant Lau: Collaborative Tower — "As the world population continues to grow, skyscrapers inevitably become a necessity - its height ever increasing in order to meet housing demands. As the tower goes higher, it severs itself further away from the ground levels, resulting in a clear sense of detachment."

53_Andre Lim: Continuum

53_Andre Lim: Continuum

Maria Flores
students

Andre Lim: Continuum — This project aims to rediscover the idea of a roof, its construction techniques, materiality and overarching purpose. Relooking at the university’s existing cafeteria serves as a good medium to push the boundaries of what a roof has to offer.