Project goals

Emergance of a doubt

To raise doubts by encouraging people to participate with an architecture built on ambiguities

Architect as an activist Architecture and the knowledge of architects as a hidden tool in the conversation

Upon conducting an analysis of the categories of interest, two primary objectives for the project were identified.

The overarching goal is to explore the potential of architecture to interact with people, specifically examining how architectural tools can engage users in interaction and deepen the comprehension of their experience. This includes investigating whether architecture can operate on a subconscious level, evoking associations and prompting a thought process. Architecture shapes physical and symbolic boundaries, influencing individual and social trajectories. Therefore, we seek to assess the extent to which architecture affects individuals and whether it has enough agency to engage with them on a subconscious level, prompting reflection rather than delivering a concrete message.

It is my contention that the present circumstances in my country can be attributed to a lack of critical thinking skills among the populace. I believe this is a result of historical events, living condi- tions, and types of regimes and authorities that have emphasized the immediate physical concerns necessary for survival, leaving little time for reflection. However, I maintain that the habit of reflection and the ability to think critically can be cultivated through a gradual and unobtrusive process. In light of the current limitations on active protest in Russia, the tools of spatial practices, as opposed to overt influence, are more suitable than ever.

My objective is to restore the social mission of architecture and architects in authoritarian countries, creating a tool that permits architects to serve the public good directly with their hands. It is worth noting that defining the public good may prove challenging. In this project, we do not seek to convey a particular message to the public; rather, we hope to establish a starting point for fostering reflection on what individuals require for a better life.