SYRIA’S CIVIL WAR

• Syria is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest.

• The ongoing Syrian Civil War was inspired by the Arab Spring revolutions. It began in 2011 as a chain of supposedly peaceful protests, followed by an alleged crackdown by the Syrian Army.

RUINED CIVILIZATION

PAST

NOW

DAMAGED HISTORICAL SITES

LARGE NUMBERS OF REFUGEES

Over 5.4 million people have fled Syria since 2011, seeking safety in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and beyond. Millions more are displaced inside Syria and, as war continues, hope is fading fast.

13.1 million

people in need in Syria

PROBLEMS

Background 

CONCEPT 1

Hell is a funnel-like sunken building, an island floating in the middle, as a paradise. On the ground are ruins and bleakness, on the island are nature and peace. Ethereal and lofty paradise, showing Syrians' extremely desire and treasure of peace.

CONCEPT 2

A teardrop-like architecture represents the scared prayer room which is submerged in water to create a peaceful atmosphere. The freestones represents the ruins damaged by Civil War as a museum to engrave the past history and devastating losses.The leaking lights represent hope in the war, though fain but still worth striving for it.

Rendering 1

Rendering 1

Rendering 2

CONCEPT 3 (SELECTED)

Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Middle Eastern music. In some of these musical traditions, it is the only wind instrument used. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments still in use.

KIDS

YOUNG

MIDDLE-AGED

THE ELDERLY

TOURSITS

• Need more interactivity and enjoyment.

• Like closer contact and observation with the architecture.

• Eager for free open space for activities and communication.

• remember historical and informative events.

• Would like a quiet place for meditation or reflection .

• Wish place to mourn the dead relatives and friends.

• Recall and grave the historical memory.

• A place to express their painful feelings and thoughts.

• A place introduce the history and memory.

• More interaction to offer a deep understanding and express sorry.

Group Needs

 SONIFEROUS PRINCIPLE

Prototypes in common life: The airflow flows through a narrower gap at high speed, causing turbulence then phonate.

1. Steep changes in pipe diameter cause chimney effect

2. Different internal barriers form different air-flow routes.

3.The length of chamber influences the length of air-flow route.

4. The changes of air vents control the direction of sounds.

Factors

Materials

Direction

Chamber Size

Flow

Speed

Acoustic Absorptivity

Position of Holes

Flow

Density

Sound Pressure Level

Reflection Coefficient

Reverberation Time

Resonant Frequency

Nature

INTERACTION PROCESS

SITE PALN

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The site is located at Damascus, the capital city of Syria. Damascus has a wealth of historical sites dating back to many different periods of the city's history.

The museum is a sunken architecture, located in cultural scenic zone to create a path connecting two famous scenic spots Azm Palace and  Umayyad Mosque.

1F PLAN

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The first floor is constructed by freestones and  a small lake. People can play or rest on rocks, or even walk across them. After the visit of Umayyad Mosque, tourists can visit the museum and leave at the exit which exactly leads to the next scenic spot, Azm palace.

Lobby

-1F PLAN

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The negative first floor functions pray room. The pray room is under the water. When lights pass through the water,  sacred atmosphere will be created. 

-2F PLAN

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The negative second floor functions as exhibition room and tomb. The double-height exhibition room is dark, only exhibits are illuminated to make people immerse in the  environment and focus on watching, listening and feeling

SECTION

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The negative second floor functions as exhibition room and tomb. The double-height exhibition room is dark, only exhibits are illuminated to make people immerse in the  environment and focus on watching, listening and feeling

Glittter

Interactive Device Design

Katcher

Interaction Design