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Constellations Thesis Book by Nesrin Zidan

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Architect’s Vision

“This project represents the architectural product

of a thesis that focuses on subtraction not

addition, subtracting voids and spatial volumes

according to users’ need of functions, circulation

and natural light,” explained Kamal.

“These voids could be excavated in the natural

ground in order to create a concealed and non-distracting

architectural presence above ground, along with

an unlimited flexibility to subtract underground.”

“These excavated sanctuaries announce themselves

from their interior not exterior,” said

Kamal. “In other words, this is a new redefinition

of the modernists’ phrase ‘form follows

function’ into ‘subtraction follows function’.”

Fig. 5.22. Excavation Grid and various circulation loops

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