SEIHA OUN
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SEIHA OUN
Seihaoun@gmail.com 503-715-7607 2412 N Gray Street Cornelius, OR 97113
Archiving Nightime Ephemerals The night is an escape from the hectic daytime, and
al art, the art work would set reveal the existence of
historically perceived as leisure time. The night is sur-
night ephemerals. The term noctuary was introduced
real and pervades the reality of daytime. For this rea-
to convey the process of documenting these activities
son, the night activities are considered to be transito-
that’s specifically influenced by the night condition.
ry and often leave behind minimal evidence of their
The building design is twofold; the first function was
presence. The ephemerality of the nighttime activities
to expose the hidden process of graffiti that typically
pertains to a cyclical pattern, and through these recur-
vanishes by the day. Second is to provide the artists a
ring events is where the night time activity develops a
way to communicate their messages with the general
sense of permance to the place.
public.
The project derived from the desire to document the ephemeral quality of the night. Graffiti was the form of night time ephemeral that became the foundation for this exploration. Through the utilization of visu-
South Elevation Differing lighting condition distinguishes the spatial programs of the first and second floor. The upper floors reveals the ephemeral process of graffiti. The ground floor provide a space for documenting these artists works.
Temporary closure through the densed vegetation
Building 1
Temporary closure through the densed vegetation
Underside of the bridge
Path to illegality
The site is located along the Banfield Expressway, recessed within the hillside of the Sullivan Gulch. the site. The location was selected helps the artists communicate their messages across to the community as it’s run parallel to one of the main corridor of East Portland. The linear
First Floor Plan
form of the structures were a respond to extend the visibility of the art
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work for divers passing by.
Second Floor Plan
Site Elevation
Scale : 1/32” - 1’-0” Building 1
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Building 3
Artist feeling discomfort from the ntrusive light thats putting the artists anonymity at risk
Building 2 PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
First Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan Scale : 1/32” - 1’-0” Building 3
Building 2
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Second Floor Plan
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
First Floor Plan
Perspective
Interior of the artist work space and stencil making room. The artists identity is concealed while working behind the canvas, but the silhouette of the artists reveals the artwork in progress.
Perspective
Completed canvas are stored in the Interior archiving room documenting the night time ephemeral
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Keys 1.. Rain garden 2.. Pervious pavements 3. Elevated boardwalk 4. Vegetated infiltrated basin 5. Continuous grass swale 6. Plants defining boundary 7. Rooftop PVpanel
R e t h i n k i n g S h e lt e r | TH e c o m m o n A l l e y The beneficial landscaping program revolves around
ate relationships and acceptance to the neighbor-
the various processes of integration. The first being
hood. Development of responsibility encourages the
the social integration of homeless youth back into
youth to become more self-sustenance, preparing for
society, and second is the integration of native plants
a smoother transition back to society. cultivating skill
back to the urban space. The program assist homeless
sets, and developing responsibility through communi-
youth by providing permanent housings for youths
ty services.
departing from transitional housings, cultivating skill sets, and developing responsibility through community services. The nurturing of the neighborhood appeals offers tangible evidence of youth responsibility. This establishment of positive impression helps cre-
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4 Seeking residents who are concerns with rainwater
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management and who are interested in building a
OutsideIn offers lease on lots to house landscap-
Process
rain garden. The collaborations of OutsideIn and
ing youth to further develope the alley for im-
Development of the Alley
preplanned construction reduces the cost for com-
proved rainwater management.
post delivery, equipment rentals, and construction time.
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12 The increasing concern for improved rainwater
13 The improve green infrastructure created aware-
in other residents. Additional rain garden are con-
management by the neighborhood or community,
ness and collaboration would intiate the motive for
structed, and improved connections between indi-
the city of Portland collaborate and contribute to
the
vidual rain gardens via bioswale.
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completion of bioswales systems.
possibility of an EcoDistrict.
Bioswale & Rain Garden Complete network of individual bioswale and rain garden reduces the possibility of flooding, and reactivates the alley as a common green space.
Private and Public Spaces The development of the learning garden converted the once private spaces to be utilized by the commons. Fences are removed and replaced with plantations to permit linking of bioswales.
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Boundary Conditions Various forms of vegetations are employed to reestablished the loss of private spaces. Plants provides a dual functionality, doubling as both spatial barrier and natural water filtration system
Learning Garden Youth improved and familiarity with the landscaping process becomes stewards for local neighborhoods. Completed renovation of the alley way is transformed into a learning garden where youth provides workshop for students from local schools.
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S o u t h Ea s t P o r t l a n d M u lt i c u lt u r a l c e n t e r Culture and tradition are typically passed down ver-
autobiography for individuals participating. Writing
bally, seldom are they documented through written
classes will offer participant to improve their writing
form. Immigrants and refugees have experienced ma-
ability as they compose their personal autobiography.
jor transition prior to their arrival here. Each individual
Art classrooms will be incorporated to promote inter-
possesses inspiring and remarkable stories to tell. To
generation. Following the completion of the written
encourage cross cultural and develop appreciation for
autobiography, younger generations attending the art
individual members, the facility will provide a gath-
program will reinterpret the written stories through
ering space for group members to elaborate upon
the visual arts or performance arts. This would devel-
their journey and cultural background. Verbally shared
op awareness and appreciation for the different cul-
stories could then be translated and documented in
ture in younger generations, encouraging the preser-
written form. These stories could potentially become
vation of their ethnic and cultural background.
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Storytelling The quickest methods in developing bonds and connections are through shared experiences and common struggles. Immigrants and refugees have experienced a long journey prior to their arrival. The cultural center can offer for individuals of diverse backgrounds to meet and communicate with one another.
Self-Sufficiency Self-sufficiency is significantly important in both the cultural center and the members representing the owrganization. Programs are encouraged to be income generator, to lessen dependency on grants funding to maintain the cultural center. To assist and ensure newcomers experience a smooth transitioning to the new built environment, and preparing members with the appropriate skills for employments. -
Cross Cultural OFFICE RESOURCE CENTER CULTURAL RETAIL RESIDENTIAL
Program Goals Storytelling/common Space
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Promote cross cultural understandings within the diverse ethnic groups to help define commonalities and identify shared values. Through improved understanding of cultural differences and similarities will help facilitate the sense of unity while encouraging the development of a new cultural identity.
Celebration Transcend cultural barriers through displaying and celebration of traditional performance, arts, and sharing of food. Fre-
DAY CARE
300 SF
STAFF KITCHEN
200 SF
CAFETERIA PERFORMANCE STORY TELLING
1300 SF
RESOURCE CENTER
700 SF
quent exposure of the different traditions PUBLIC
would influence individuals to become
RETAIL CULTURAL LIBRARY
more receptive of others cultural values.
EXHIBITION COMPUTER LAB
SEMI-PUBLIC
3700 SF 700 SF 1000 SF 400 SF
CLASSROOM/ WORKSHOP
1600 SF
Cultural Bank Because youth having been born and raised from a different environment from
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their parents. They lack the sensibility to
RESIDENTIAL
3200 SF
CONFERENCE OFFICE
160 SF 270 SF
CIRCULATION RECEPTION
6800 SF 420 SF
MECHANICAL
1300 SF
their cultural roots retained by their parents. The cultural center aspires to reesCIRCULATION
tablish their awareness to native traditions through educations, preservation of
SUPPORTS
traditions crafts, arts, and culinary.
RESTROOM
900 SF
22950 SF TOTAL
Programs The programmatic organization for this scheme is characterized by a retail
and cultural library. Transitional housings are provided for newly arrived
frontage, and cultural back. Rent out of retail spaces are design to help
immigrated, the advantage of incorporating residential units is twofold.
mitigate the maintenance and operational cost of multicultural centers.
Onsite services ensures the residence experience a smooth transition to
The dining/common area will accommodate various cultural uses, from
the new environment. Secondly, additional square footage could be in-
the sharing of different ethnic food, to storytelling, and performance per-
coporated, because residential use is excluded from the total FAR in CM
formed by the youth or cultural related performances. Along the backend
mixed commercial zone.
of the retail spaces are gallery spaces displaying the cultural arts. The upper floors are culturally oriented programs, including the class rooms
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Sustainability Strategy 1.. Perforated Solar Screen 2.. Operable Windows
6. Radiant Floor Heating
3. Porous Surface with overflow drain connected to bioswale
7. Acoustic Ceiling Panels
4. Thermomass Concrete Wall System
8. High Efficient LED & Flourescent Lightings
5. High fly ash content concrete
9. Reclamation of Contaminated site
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SEIHA OUN| ARCH 586 | FALL 2013
MECHANICAL
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Interior Perspective Storytelling/common Space
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BUILDING ENVELOPE SYSTEMS [SPC B.10]
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Old Town/Chinatown District 1.. Night Market 2.. Art Corridor 3. Garden Workshop 4. Cultural Event Space
T r a n s f i g u r i n g O l d T o w n / C h i n at o w n Research Question :
The area of investigation is Portland’s only known
How can architecture be used to help sustain diversity
ethnic district, Chinatown. Historically, this district was
amidst the mono-culturing effects related to urban
identified as the origin of diversity for the city of Port-
re-development?
land. Recent redevelopment of the adjacent downtown area, known as the Pearl District, will inevitably
Consistently, past neighborhood revitalization efforts
pressure Chinatown to engage in redevelopment ef-
have resulted in the mono-culturing of neighborhood.
forts. This thesis aims at exploring architectural solu-
The mono-culturing of neighborhoods has led to so-
tions that might better sustain the multiple, situated
cial exclusion and the complete removal of diverse
communities of Chinatown as it engages in efforts of
community entities from their situated places.
revitalization.
The proposed design intervention introduces a different method for redevelopment that relies on shared urban structure to sustain the diversity of the neighborhood. The proposed augmentation of the city sidewalk is envisioned as a new infrastructure composed of two
Butterfly Roof
IBC container
Water tank
primary components, the permanent infrastructure, and the temporary applications. The permanent infrastructure provides supporting skeletal frames for various applications to fasten to and is composed of self-supporting steel columns with cantilevering beams. Two sets of the cantilevering structures span across the width of the street to produce a singular bay. Constructing the infrastructure as bays allows for the interventions to be incrementally implemented to the existing fabric.
Art & Sculpture display stand
Green Wall
The applications are designed for communities to reconfigure the sidewalk to comply with their specific needs. The individual components are temporarily attached to the permanent infrastructure, allowing for future flexibility. The combinations of applications allow the diversity of the area to be spatially informed.
Bi-fold Wall
Curb Extender
Collapsable Furnitures
Seating w/ Planter
Wheel crank operating roof panel
Garden Bed
Bench
Market Stall
24’ Infrastructure Proposed
16’ - 6” Min Clearance
24’ Infrastructure Proposed
16’ - 6” Min Clearance
13’- 6” 12’
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Vertical Clearance
Vertical Clearance The AASHTO guidance on vertical clearance
The AASHTO guidance on vertical clearance
Type of Roadway Recommended Explanation It must be emphasized that the integrity of the Interstate System for national Type of Roadway Recommended Explanation defense purposesSystem be maintained to meet AASHTO Policy as stated in A Policy on It must be emphasized that the integrity of the Interstate for national Over entire roadway with provision for Design Standards - Interstate System, incorporated by reference in 23 CFR 625. Local Collector Streets 14’ defense purposes be maintained to meet AASHTO Policy as stated A Policy resurfacing On Interstate sections in rural in areas, the clearon height of structures shall be not less Over entire roadway with provision for than 4.9 meters (16 feet) over theCFR entire625. roadway width, including the usable Design Standards - Interstate System, incorporated by reference in 23 Local Collector Streets 14’ Over entire roadway with provision for resurfacing of shoulder. On Interstate in urban On Interstate sections in rural areas, the clearwidth height of structures shallsections be not less areas, the 4.9-meter (16-foot) resurfacing, 14’ may be retained in highly 16’ - 6” Arterial clearance shall apply to a single routing. On other Interstate urban routes, the urbanized areas if there is a 16’ alternate than 4.9 meters (16 feet) over the entire roadway width, including usable route clear height of structures shallthe be not less than 4.3 meters (14 feet). Design Over entire roadway with provision for width of shoulder. On Interstate sections in urban areas, the (16-foot) exceptions must be 4.9-meter approved whenever these criteria are not met. resurfacing, 14’ may be retained in highly
clearance shall apply to a single routing. On other Interstate urban routes, the clear height of structures shall be not less than 4.3 meters (14 feet). Design exceptions must be approved whenever these criteria are not met.
Arterial
16’ - Design 6” of Highways and Streets, AASHTO Source: A policy on Geometric
urbanized areas if there is a 16’ alternate route
Source: A policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO
The implementation of this infrastructure provides a steady, gradual growth for
The programs introduced were focused on identifying potential social intersec-
the district as a whole, so that no single developer must shoulder the cost for
tion to facilitate an interconnected social fabric that avoids a socially tectonic
redevelopment alone. When developers must carry costs individually, buildings
relationship amongst the constituents. These aspirations influenced the design
must be designed to return profits quickly - a process that quickly produces the
of shared gathering spaces that allow the existing and future communities to
problems associated with gentrification. The permanent infrastructure remains
intermingle. This shared sense of place would ultimately strengthen the sense of
simple and nonspecific to the particular intersection. The homogenizing of the
ownership and value of the place.
structure creates visual uniformity to the district, while accentuate the diverse differences of the applications.
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The preliminary investigation involved the mapping of the current constituents. This offers an insight to the proximity and the spatial
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relationship amongst the communities. Through this investigations and personal observations, paths were delineated and identified in this thesis as the corridor to the individual constituents. The over-
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laying of these corridors allows further explorations of the intersections. The map presents the frequency of overlap at each particular node, which was referred to help determine the appropriate design response. The behavior of the concentration/proximity of use was explored and reinterpreted as conceptual blocks. Two elements were explored, the corridors and the intersection. These initial studies explored the visual impact of defined corridors and intersections.
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Ethnic community
Night culture
LGBT
Social Services
Art
C o n s t i t u e n t s Ma p p i n g Time gaps negatively impacts the perception of the urban space due to lack of active storefronts. The gap creates undesirable baren urban environment.
Institutional
Bridging institutional programs to cultural and social services Night Culture
through open workshop. These individuals components were intially looking at the possibility for incoporating and utilizing the inactive storefronts for temporary workshop spaces. These storefronts were typically associated with the night uses and
Businesses
unuse during the day.
Arts
Coupling extended hours of night culture with earlier opening
Cultural
hours of restaurants to provide gradual transition throughout the day.
Social Services
Engaging the transient community through art related programs. The art movement are attractive to all ages, the art program has potential in helping homeless youth integrate back to society.
Timescape Conceptual Model
The majority of night time businesses and activities are associated with the entertainment district. Cultural related activities typically end in the early evening. Supported by the timescape analysis there is a distinguishable time gap when the area remains dormant. This time span of inactivity is caused by the late operThe proposed design intervention introduces a different method for redevelop-
ating hours of night clubs and bars. The entertainment district is commonly ac-
ment that relies on shared urban structure to sustain the diversity of the neigh-
tive following 9pm while the daytime services remain open until 6pm. The idling
New Chinatown was established along 4th Ave. Redesigning this corridor would
urban space within this 3 hours span may invite undesirable or illegal activities to
revive its significance and historical meaning. Activating this corridor would im-
the area. Crimes related to illegal substances have devastated this area. It would
prove the linkage amongst the two existing festival streets located along Flan-
be critical to have a consistently active streetscape to provide more eyes on the
ders and Davis Street. The ethnic community has maintained a prominent pres-
street and discourage unwanted activities taking place in this street.
ence along Davis Festival Street anchored by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and other ethnic-defining restaurants and businesses.
Incorporating a night market would help to diversify the night time activities. This program would extend the cultural entity beyond the evening. This activity cre-
According to the landscape study there is an apparent spatial overlapping of
ates a softer transition from the daytime activities to the night while having the
the entertainment and ethnic culture along Couch Street. This street becomes a
potential of bridging the ethnic with the night culture. Diversifying the existing
complete extension to the night entertainment district. The ephemeral activities
night activities will further contribute to the vibrancy during the night and intro-
occurring along Couch Street have dispersed some of the activities along 4th Ave.
duce a new crowd to the night district.
and are given the opportunity to display their work at the gallery. This program exposes the youth of the art culture and the many benefits of art. The intervention for the art corridor incorporates a public gallery space spanning The art corridor of Chinatown is prominently defined along Everett Street. This
from Broadway to Sixth Ave. The gallery space is shared by the residents of Ev-
corridor is supported by the artists residing in the Everett Loft. The loft is pro-
erett Loft, this permits artists to share their work with the general public. Gallery
grammed as live/work studio spaces housing a range of artists. Residents living
spaces from Sixth Ave to Fifth Ave are dedicated to homeless youth and outside
in these studio spaces are required to participate in at least nine First Thursday
artists. This gallery creates awareness to the homeless youth capabilities as well
event annually.
as starting artists.
The artist corridor is located within a close proximity to the social services. Adja-
Attached to the infrastructure are display panels that are reconfigurable to trans-
cent to Everett Loft, at the intersection of 6th and Everett are two social service
form the walking path along this corridor. This added infrastructure creates a buf-
housing developments. The street is typically shared by the two constituents. The
fer space from the public space, while the curb is extended to provide a second-
current spatial overlap of the two constituents makes this intersection the ide-
ary walking path. Display panels are reconfigured to incorporate both walking
al node to promote relationships. There is potential for implementing programs
paths to create a more dynamic gallery path that’s less linear and direct. When
similar to the P:ear program to help encourage engagement between these two
these paths become overcrowded, a covered canopy and urban furniture across
communities. The P:ear program is an outreach art program dedicated to teach-
the gallery spaces offers additional spaces for gathering.
ing the arts to transient youth. The homeless youth here learn to produce art
There is an abundance of surface parking lots in Old Town/Chinatown. The
benefits. The maturity of the garden would in turn express the growth in the culti-
amount of surface parking lot that exists in this district holds great potential
vators. This cultivation of the land may in turn develop a more positive perception
and possibility for reinvestment. The garden workshop seeks to redevelop one
towards the community.
of these parking sites to accommodate a space for building relationships. The garden workshop is located at a parking lot site beside the Oregon Leather Com-
The infrastructure is designed to support the garden. The roof canopy of the
pany. This site is within the vicinity of the social services and institutional buildings.
structure along Second Ave functions as water catchment system. The rainwater collection system is designed to provide sufficient amount of water throughout
The garden workshop presents a space for institutions and outreach programs to
the dry season. The garden is approximately 2,160 ft2 and will require roughly
engage with the transient community. This provided space would seek to encour-
26,000 gal. of water to endure the 20 weeks of dry season, based on 60 gal. per
age increased engagement towards this particular community. The workshop is
100 ft2 of garden plot. The corridor along Davis Street contains additional vertical
open to any institutions that anticipates engaging this community and is open to
garden panels due to the direct south facing exposure.
the public year round. The garden workshop is a seasonal activity. This garden offers a space for the
When unused during the cooler season, the site becomes a public park for the
transient population to cultivate the land and engage in a productive activity. The
community. Urban furniture is embedded into the wooden platform bounding
gardening process is sought as a therapeutic activity that would yield multiple
the garden space. Gardening beds are converted into benches for public seating.
communities; activities taking place on the festival street are separate from adjacent blocks. Across from the festival street is a fairly active entertainment district. The intersection of Davis and Third Ave is considered as one of the more diver-
How can we introduce a night time venue that draw a more diverse crowd? The
sified and active spaces in Chinatown. The street is actively used here by multi-
introduction of the film night program sought to diversify the night time venue
ple constituents, including the ethnic community, LGBT, night culture, social ser-
for the area. The program is relatively inclusive; this could help to attract a more
vices, and the transient community. This particular intersection bisects the festival
diverse crowd to the area. A diversity of age is introduced and it’s not exclusive to
street, which occasionally closes to accommodate culturally related events. Third
residents or visitors, extending the ethnic cultural presence. The film could com-
Ave is also closed down during the weekend, when the night clubs and bars are
plement the existing night entertainment scene.
most active. These streets regularly close down to host different type of activities, yet not often are these activities related.
The infrastructure is designed to enhance what already exists; it is not the replacement of the festival street. Rather this infrastructure is designed to augment
The intervention acknowledges these frequent closings of the streets as poten-
the activities of the streets. The sides of the canopy are bifolding panels that
tial for redefining the intersection as a space for community interaction, engage-
fold down to allow for projected media to be presented. Urban furniture provides
ment, and gathering. The covered canopy hopes to encourage a different circu-
seating for attendees and the folding down of the panels mimics a more en-
lation patterns to this intersection. Currently, Third Ave acts as a division of these
closed space transforming the street into a communal space.
Process and Final design photograph
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P i c k at h o n E n t r y Gat e D e s i g n The entry gate was a PSU design-build studio collab-
tributed by labor where we needed most. This offered
oration with Pickathon music festival organizers. The
the opportunity to explore every process involved in
initial design process involved exploring the material
erecting the structure. My task included lashing, cate-
property of bamboo and schematic design on the
gorizing the bamboo according to sizes, treat heating
campus of PSU. The structure was erected within a
the bamboo to achieve a glossy finish, and erecting
two week span prior to the opening date.. Students
the bamboo span itself.
hand harvested the bamboos that were generously
Project Team
donated by the bamboo farm. Each connections and
Arch 510 Studio students
splicing of the bamboo were individually lashed or
& additional volunteers
binded by hand. I took the role of a generalist and con-
Trip to Spain The trip involved traveling to three different spaces of various scales. The first initial stay was in Madrid, then moving on to the city of Barcelona, and the trip ended in Girona. The last transition was definitely a stark contrast in scale,. Spain was the first 24 hours city that I had visited. The experience was enlightening, What was most fascinating for me were the rich layers of history associated with the spaces, the age of the city puts in perspective of how young the city iin the US are.
Plaza Mayor
Santa Maria Del Pi
Iglesia De San Felix
The Arab Baths
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Wall of San Felip Neri, The story behind these markings are still debatable and controversial. These markings were bullet holes from the execution of priests and nuns were executed or possibly damaged from a bombing incident that took the lives of innocent people during the Franco period.
Steps in Girona The step had various spatial functions, these functions varies throughout the day. A part from just being a circulation path the locals would use this as gathering space. Restaurants extend their seatings outdoors onto the platform in the evening.
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