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Location: Tsvrimi, Svaneti, Georgia
Desription: In the contemporary world, where rapid changes and new challenges constantly arise, it has become increasingly vital to identify and investigate the underlying causes of these transformations.Every day, the volume of information about cosmic explosions, new research, and events occurring beyond Earth increases. The most significant evolution in our world is taking place where the human eye is least able to observe and perceive—space, where humanity has the least ability to exert influence. Given the specific problem at hand, this project envisions an observatory dedicated to the research and analysis of space debris. Due to the functional and architectural specificity of the structure, selecting an appropriate site has required the fulfillment of several crucial components: light pollution, elevation above sea level, population density in the area, seismic resilience of the terrain, and solar insolation. The building is divided into three primary functional zones, interconnected by logical links through various rooms: Observatory, Planetarium,Temporary Housing for Scientists. The Observatory will primarily serve the scientific and research sectors, featuring spaces for telescope placement, laboratories, information analysis areas, workspaces, rooms for technical maintenance of the telescope, administrative offices, and conference halls. The next functional zone is the Planetarium, which is mainly aimed at visitors and will help popularize the building among both local residents and tourists. The third primary function involves temporary housing for scientists and other essential personnel, necessitated by the specific location and comfort requirements of the building. The concept of the building stems from two main directions. The first is rooted in the principles of the research material and object itself. In aerospace engineering, the origami principle is often utilized, and it is on this principle that the assembly of rocket components is based. Origami is also commonly used in architecture. The terrain of Svaneti interestingly aligns with origami-derived patterns, representing the second aspect of the concept. Given that the main purpose of the observatory is to observe and monitor those rocket objects whose creation and operation are heavily influenced by origami techniques, the core concept and form generation will be based on this art and the shapes it produces. The interaction between the project and its environment requires the building to develop both horizontally across the space and vertically in height. The structure will be situated on the highest point of the area and distributed between its elevated and sloping terrain according to its functional zones. Since the architecture of Svaneti is primarily characterized by strict, circular forms, integrating these principles into the project is essential to ensure that the building does not deviate from the surrounding context. However, it is noteworthy and significant that, given the modern function of the building and its specific planning forms and elements, it is not advisable to fully immerse the structure within the surrounding context; rather, it should be emphasized and highlighted.
