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Symbolism Hides Truth
- An Architectural Manifesto

In the short film, the topic of symbolism in architecture is brought into question. Set against the background of how architectural practice and education are predisposed to assigning symbolic meanings to architecture, the short film thus warns of the dangers in over-complicating reality by over-attaching symbolism to architecture through using grids as an example.

Architectural Tectonics
Structure as Space

RHYTHM
- Structure as Space

Dwelling the Truss: The structural narrative revolves around rhythm. Through the space of being demarcated into half by varying the frequency and sizes of columns, two zones are created with their own distinct spatial qualities. Due to the different ceiling heights caused by the sloping floor slab, the diagonal members of the trusses create a rhythmic framing of space as one traverses through it. By having versatile spaces, different scales of exhibitions are able to take place. creation of implied and physical spatial boundaries within the trusses that form the space give a rhythm in movement. Users are also able to differentiate spatial zonings by identifying the spaces marked by the varying frequency of columns in the spaces.

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