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The project explores the complexity of the human psyche through the effects of mundane and monotonous factory working environments. It investigates how our current repetitive lifestyles within a capitalist system neglect our creative, conflicted and complex minds, pushing the majority into true insanity and disassociation. This chaotic downfall is explored through the narrative of a disobedient lace factory, initially representative of logic and order. Over a 10-hour working day, the factory descends into a reckless carnivalesque, transforming from a rigid industrial centre to a lawless free-for-all. It embodies the extraordinary, encompassing hedonism, greed, chaos and leisure. Although a highly bizarre narrative, this is not far from reality with increasing numbers of exploited workers across the globe from textile workers in Leicester, to salarymen in Japan.
Student Biography I’m Sila, a third-year student from London. I believe that architecture is so much more than just designing buildings. I take much of my inspiration from reading philosophy, history, politics and art, always making sure I explore these aspects around the brief before delving in the architectural side of the project. While these facets have informed my architectural style and understanding, they have taught me so much outside of architecture which has greatly benefited my growth throughout the degree. So whether it is climate change, human injustices, or just a poetic narrative, I believe that architecture can be used to narrate a story.
I’m Sila, a third-year student from London. I believe that architecture is so much more than just designing buildings. I take much of my inspiration from reading philosophy, history, politics and art, always making sure I explore these aspects around the brief before delving in the architectural side of the project. While these facets have informed my architectural style and understanding, they have taught me so much outside of architecture which has greatly benefited my growth throughout the degree. So whether it is climate change, human injustices, or just a poetic narrative, I believe that architecture can be used to narrate a story.
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