INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

The three tentative design objectives for my capstone project are focused on empowering the community and creating a safe space for all, challenging the conventional lifestyle and moving towards a more inclusive, innovative, and growing ecosystem, and understanding how fluid spaces can empower communities.

Creating a fluid space, or a space that is multifunctional and adaptable to different uses can also be a key strategy for promoting community well-being, growth, and innovation. This type of space can provide opportunities for people to come together and engage in a range of activities, such as socializing, learning, and creativity. It can also be more sustainable, as it can be adapted to changing needs and uses over time, reducing the need for constant redevelopment.

Finally, transforming old structures or left-out spaces into fluid spaces can be a way to revitalize communities and create inclusive, sustainable spaces. This can involve repurposing abandoned buildings or underused spaces, such as old factories or warehouses, into multi-functional community centres or co-working spaces. By doing so, these spaces can be transformed into vibrant hubs of activity and engagement. providing opportunities for people to come together and thrive.

Overall, my goal is to create a capstone project that empowers the community and creates a safe, inclusive, and innovative space for all to enjoy. By incorporating elements of sustainable, participatory, human-centred and universal design, I hope to achieve my design objectives and create a space that truly reflects the needs and wants of the community.

• Shared

• Adaptable

• Flexible

• Transparency

• Multi-Functional

Fluidity Multifunctional

• To accommodate different preferences, public spaces should have varying levels of engagement, providing a range of interaction options.

• The spaces should be versatile, serving multiple purposes during the day and night to maintain their dynamic nature.

Flexible And Shared

• Public spaces should have a natural feel and allow for personal interpretation and customization by users.

• They should feel free to use the space according to their needs.

• Enhancing public spaces with programming and activations can help, but it should not be the only solution for inclusiveness.

• A space should inherently be inclusive without the need for excessive design changes. Small, unique, and user-friendly features are more effective in promoting inclusiveness.

• Public spaces should permit diverse interactions and interpretations.

Transparency

• Community-led decision-making should be prioritized over academic or professional knowledge. People are the essence of public spaces and their lived experiences are invaluable.

• It is important to know that who manages the place, is it a government, community leader or a people? The management should be both in the hands of public and Government Entity.

• Rules and regulation and the policies should be clarified to all.

•Transparency between the indoor and outdoor spaces will also reduce the exclusiveness of the space.

Inclusivity

• Space that Provides Equal opportunity For all to be empowered and Safe.

• Ease in access and Linked to the city

• Promotes Socialization

• Interactive zones which ensure activity engagement for all age groups.

HOW CAN WE BLEND OUTDOOR SPACES WITH THE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT?

• Zumthor’s design delicately rises from the ruins of a late-Gothic church, respecting the site’s history and preserving its essence.

• “They believe in the inner values of art, its ability to make us think and feel, its spiritual values. This project emerged from the inside out, and from the place,” explained Zumthor at the museum’s opening.

• The Kolumba was indeed intended to be an ode to peace and life (in Latin, columba means dove, a traditional Christian symbol of peace)

KOLUMBA MUSEUM, GERMANY

Architects: Peter Zumthor

Year : 2007

History:

Cologne, a city in Germany, has a haunting history marked by the Nazi regime’s takeover. During this dark period, the city witnessed the forced emigration of Jews and endured a devastating airstrike that reduced it to ruins. However, in the aftermath of the war, the resilient survivors came together to gather the remains of the city’s significant buildings and construct memorials as symbols of remembrance. Among these structures, the St. Kolumba Church held a special place, originally being one of the oldest Romanesque churches. Subsequently, as part of expansion efforts, it was replaced by a Gothic church.