Spatial Organization of Modern Community Centers
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2023
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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: In an era of digital encapsulation, the dwindling essence of community interaction and face-to-face socialization is a growing concern. The paradox of hyper-connectivity through digital means leading to real-world social isolation forms the crucible of this examination. This bachelor's thesis delves into the realm of Community Centers as pivotal nexuses of human interaction, scrutinizing their programmatic and spatial organization to decipher the quintessence of design that fosters community engagement, inclusivity, and social well-being. Pivoting around the research question - "Which functions are crucial to a Community Center in order to fulfill local demands?", the inquiry traverses through an extensive review of contemporary Community Center designs, analyzing their spatial narratives, programmatic articulations, and communal inclusivity. Amidst a discernible void in literature documenting the nuanced design and organizational attributes of Community Centers, this thesis ventures to bridge this gap, offering a well-structured insight into the anatomy of Community Center design. Through a comparative evaluation of myriad existing Community Centers, the discourse endeavors to distill design strategies and functional requisites that resonate with local demands and social dynamics. Culminating in a design project, the thesis manifests the gleaned insights into a tangible spatial organization addressing local imperatives and adaptive reuse challenges. This scholarly journey aims not only to contribute a granule of knowledge to the academic field but also to incite further exploration into the realm of community-centric architectural design. Keywords: Community Centers, Spatial Organization, Social Isolation, Digital Encapsulation, Programmatic Design, Community Engagement, Inclusivity, Social Well-being, Architectural Design, Adaptive Reuse