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CONVENTION CENTERFOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN STATES

Contemporary architecture in

historic centers

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Dominican Museum of

African SlavesThe objective of the project was to create a museum in the Dominican Republic paying tribute to the lives of the African slaves and the abuse suffered during this era. The concept of the project was based on the idea that characteristics of the building would provoke similar feelings to those felt during the slave trade thus recounting the story by way of observation throughout the museum. The spatial quality allows spectators to identify with the story as various aspects of the Atlantic slave trade are depicted throughout the architectural design.

The route inside the museum is characterized by volumes known as “voids” that penetrate the building vertically and consequently divert the observers. Additionally, the design on the on windows were inspired by the chains used to tie the slaves, and create a phenomenological effect on the spectators. Other features of the museum include the simultaneity of the the two stairs placed at the opposite ends of the building, where the user has the option to experience the museum from exterior stairs which lead to the last level, or the interior stairs

characteristics of the building work perceptions and create pragmatic effects on the observers.

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The “Dominican Museum of African Slaves” is characterized by its interesting morphology, multi-directional spaces, dynamism in its route, use of phenomenology in the atmosphere, and the transmission of emotions to the spectators.

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The concept was to create an emblematic and iconic building in San Juan, Puerto Rico for use as a convention center as well as branch

developing a building that was directly related to the identity of Puerto Rico and born of contextual parameters and urban characteristics.

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A mesh like experimentation was

molded to its context and the axes projected from its urban layout.

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Contemporary architecture in historic centers

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The project is based on developing an art school in the historical zone of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in what is often referred to as the

is considered one of the greatest treasures, and tourist

within Santa Barbara, an abandoned and neglected

Design Parameters: elements that help create relationship with the context.

This project is an architectural renewal which seeks to revitalize the neighborhood while transforming several properties considered abandoned and out of

into a school of art and design. The proposed school aims to achieve a balance between the history of the colonial city and the innovation of a contemporary project.

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