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The old brick building, a testament to historical solidity, now breathes anew as student housing, offering challenges turned opportunities through its dense facade and muted interiors. In contrast, the steel and glass structure, with its morning light and open vistas, evolves into a sanctuary for families, children, and the elderly, promoting a sense of openness and interconnectivity. This architectural duality harmonizes to form a living, dynamic tableau that captures the multiplicity of human experiences, enabled by horizontal and vertical incisions that carve out communal and private spheres. The groundwork of the thesis is the concept of gathering — initiating with the public's allure into the retail and amenity spaces on the lower levels, ascending to the private residences above, and culminating in the shared terraces that bridge different age groups and backgrounds. 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