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As the fall term begins, Graduate Thesis at SCI-Arc serves as a critical juncture, linking the outgoing visions of our graduates with the fresh perspectives of incoming students. Over the course of the weekend, our thesis students will have the opportunity to articulate, propose, and defend their work to the SCI-Arc community and beyond. This event brings together a diverse group of guest critics from both within and outside the discipline, alongside 19 faculty thesis advisors, to engage in thoughtful reflection and rigorous debate on the provocations and possibilities presented by 75 students. Their projects will remain on display in the halls of SCI-Arc for an extended week as part of the 2024 Graduate Thesis Exhibit.

“The impact of Graduate Thesis Weekend at SCI-Arc is a transformative experience, where the intense scrutiny and vibrant exchange of ideas profoundly elevate the work of students, pushing them to innovate and redefine the boundaries of architectural practice,” says Elena Manferdini, Graduate Programs Chair. “Graduate thesis is the pulse of what matters today, serving as a critical juncture where emerging architectural concepts and pressing contemporary issues converge”.

“This year’s graduate thesis projects are centered around three key themes: matter, form, and new technological narratives,” says Jackilin Hah Bloom, Graduate Thesis Coordinator. “Our students have deeply engaged with the design process, embracing experimentation and crafting their own unique workflows—whether analog, digital, or a blend of both. Each project stands as a distinct exploration, and together, they establish a conversation that resonates with the challenges and opportunities of today and the future of architecture.”

Special thanks to all the constituents at SCI-Arc who help to make all Graduate Thesis events happen.

DIRECTOR/CEO

Hernán Díaz Alonso

VICE DIRECTOR/CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

John Enright

GRADUATE PROGRAMS CHAIR

Elena Manferdini

GRADUATE THESIS COORDINATOR

Jackilin Hah Bloom

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Jack Freedman

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Hyun Jun Han Oskar Maly

HISTORY + THEORY ADVISORS

John Cooper Erik Ghenoiu

DESIGN ADVISORS

Matthew Au Jackilin Hah Bloom Jennifer Chen Hernán Díaz Alonso David Eskenazi David Freeland Soomeen Hahm Damjan Jovanovic Zeina Koreitem Elena Manferdini Rachael McCall Eric Owen Moss Anna Neimark Casey Rehm David Ruy William Virgil Andrew Zago
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Mengxi Xu

Advisor: Soomeen HahmM.Arch 2
Project Partner: Yifan Zhang

NoMAD

 

One artwork worth noting is The Other Side of Life: Tolstoy, created by Ilya Repin in 1912. Completed two years after Tolstoy's death, this painting serves as Repin's tribute to the great writer. Repin depicted Tolstoy as "a messenger of God," expressing his deep respect and commemoration for the author. However, this great work, this painting commemorating their friendship, was not exhibited publicly in Russia for a long time, was placed in a warehouse, and gradually forgotten.

This story is where our journey begins. NoMAD is dedicated to connecting art with everyday life. Through its mobile museum machines, it integrates more artworks into people's daily routines, immersing them deeply in the world of art.

NoMAD machines help major museums showcase long-stored collections by autonomously planning routes, retrieving artworks, and organizing city-wide or community exhibitions. Equipped with advanced technology, they offer immersive experiences that surpass traditional museum limitations. Additionally, NoMAD machines establish Freeport museums at major ports globally, collecting and exhibiting unseen artworks due to tax constraints, providing diverse art exhibitions to a global audience.

These machines are not just transport tools but play crucial roles in bringing stored collections back into the public eye. With intelligent curation systems, they analyze data, generate suitable exhibition plans, and adapt to different venues with flexible structures, enabling large-scale exhibitions in various spaces.

The Freeport museums established by NoMAD machines create an unprecedented art exhibition model, overcoming geographical and economic limitations. Leveraging ports' unique status, they reduce taxes, attract rare artworks, and tailor exhibitions to different cities and cultures. This dynamic global network allows artworks to circulate between multiple cities, providing diverse art experiences worldwide.

In summary, NoMAD machines bring long-stored collections back to the public, offering a fresh perspective and interactive experiences while promoting the global exchange of art through an innovative exhibition model.

 

 

 

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