James Ladd Molina

While the project goal of this proposal is highly commendable, the cultural framing is powerful and promotes holistic development that goes beyond academics. It is high time that you could have included clauses for community involvement and ownership, presented cultural resonance, and a better…

Ar. Abhishek Rao

Dear Gabriela, I like the way you have maintained the warm colour tone across spaces and the way graphics are presented. The approach to explore the design through physical model is also appreciated.

Yixuan Liu

This proposal holds considerable thought and social touchstones, with strong technical reasons, environmental awareness, and inclusive community engagement. It offers a solid foundation for pedagogical development, quite literally "from the ground up" and through its metaphorical potential. What…

Yixuan Liu

This project has both emotional resonance and conceptual sophistication, working through the cyclical existence between destruction and regeneration. This proposal focuses on the residue of a disaster. Not as a destination, but as the ongoing pathway forward. The design is a playable space for…

Yixuan Liu

This project presents a compelling conceptual response to the idea of urban refuge, using the metaphor of an “island” to propose an immersive architectural experience within one of the world’s most densely populated cities. The notion that an island is not only a geographical entity but also a…