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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 4
Executive Summary 5
Table of Contents 6
1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1. Objective 7
1.2. Motivation 7
1.3. Background 7
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2. SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS 8
2.1. Geographic and Strategic Importance 8
2.2. Historical and Cultural Context 8
2.3. Infrastructure and Accessibility 8
2.4. Synergy with Existing and Planned Developments 9
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9
3.1. Site Specifications 9
3.2. Building Classification and Compliance 9
3.3. Construction Types and Material Specifications 10
3.4. Compliance with Fire-Resistance Requirements 10
4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND GOALS 11
4.1 Overview 11
4.2 Detailed Journey Through Stages 11
4.3 Comparative Analysis and Narrative Framework 11
4.4 Goals and Aspirations 13
5. DESIGN APPROACH AND DETAILS 13
5.1. Design Philosophy and Inspiration 13
5.2. Architectural Concept and Narrative Expression 14
5.3. Form Evolution and Spatial Programming 16
6. DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS OF THE MUSEUM 17
6.1. The Core 17
6.2 The Shards 19
6.3. Integration and Evolution of Design and Structure 21
6.4. Design and Translation of Stages into Spaces 21
7. OUTCOMES 26
7.1. Educational Impact 26
7.2 Cultural Contribution 26
7.3 Architectural Innovation 26
8. CONCLUSION 26
References 27