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Technical Studies: DRAFT 05/12/12

Posted by rebecca in Abstracts on December 5, 2012

Feedback Welcomed! (I realised its still a bit open in terms of the topic, and so needs narrowing down in this respect)_

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‘The technical studies document working in conjunction with the main design project focuses on the exploration of both concrete and rubber as a building material. The extensive use of labour intensive [...]

Abstract Progress_04/12/12

Posted by rebecca in Abstracts on December 5, 2012

Design Abstract_feedback welcomed!

‘Reactivating Brasília: [What will Brasília be like as a city in 2050?]

Lucio Costa’s utopian modernist vision for Brasília (1956-1960) was a grand scheme for an exciting time of political change within Brazil. The rebuilding of Brazil’s capital city represented the ambitions and aspirations of a generation moving forward; however it was [...]