This thesis was developed during the 2nd semester of the second year of a Master Degree in MSc. in Architecture and Design, Aalborg University.
ABSTRACT
The concept behind Space Metamorphosis was born several years ago during an open competition during which the main idea started to grow in our minds. This project’s aim is to push further the theoretical approach of the concept but mostly to apply it concretely to a site with its context, users, climate and other constraints. The project being ambitious and experimental, this report contains an important part of research and theory regarding the prior studies and possible physical realization of the concept. We believe that the development and notion of Space Metamorphosis has the potential to address problems related to urban sprawl and overuse of resources, while creating an attractive platform for working and living spaces. Space Metamorphosis is a cycle of space transformations which occurs as a result of function changes according to a given time interval based on place, people and resources. The sustainable approach of the project highlights the necessity of using resources efficiently. By developing the principle of overlapping functions the project’s ambition is to decrease the amount of building’s embodied energy and minimize the amount of waste energy, therefore maximizing the potential of both built spaces and used resources while offering great quality of life to its users.
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