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The Observatory at the End of the Universe

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Student Dominic Benzecry
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Unit UG7
Year 3

This building is a celebration of the relationship between humanity and space that has persevered throughout the entirety of human history; a relationship that began by simply gazing at the stars. This is done through referencing the technologies and experiences from the astronomical past of humans, combined with the aesthetic optimism of the science fiction books of yesteryear. At the heart of the building sits a highly experiential space that seeks to both frame and track views of the night sky. The space is controlled by a series of human scale counterweights and gear mechanisms that encourage collaboration.

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