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Lordship Africa, Volunteer
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Working as a volunteer on an architectural project in Uganda and doing part of this study in Kenya. Used this project as a base for my Final thesis on University of Technology Eindhoven. Piece of this research was published on International architectural conference in Instanbul 2014 ISVS - 7. After my student years, I was finally able to combine two of my biggest passions - humanitarian help and art. Architecture does not have to mean fancy buildings for those who are able to pay them. Looking back to human basic needs, the main purpose of indigenous architecture is the shelter. Using this way of thinking in my architectural approach and combining it with current possibilities and technologies of developed world, new perspective of architecture opened in front of my eyes. I have created four elements which are part of my designs and derived from the previous approach: NATURE - architecture is a new element in nature and therefore should respect its environment and minimalize negative impact on it; by using theory of biomimicry nature can also serve as a great inspiration in many ways not just in architecture PEOPLE - architecture is ment for people therefore should be its priority funcion, ergonomic use and the appearance people can be proud of GENIUS LOCI - architecture should respect surrounding culture, architecture and be inspired by it COLOURS - in architecture, colours are one of the most powerful tool which shape its appearance; what is more, many times some colours can characterize specific culture
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