ON AXIS
 

The project On Axis introduces the new axis and grid system to the existing site as a tool to disrupt the symmetrical plan and negative connotative meaning of institutional architecture.
 

Based on the historical background of Kew asylum, one of the most key original design intentions is to create a welcoming and harmonious atmosphere to the asylum including the natural lighting, landscape, and cross ventilation, which was not manifested in the Kew asylum. Leading to the idea to create the new axis and grid system to achieve what was forgotten in the past and educate what once there.
 

Through a series of deconstruction, re-adaptation and reorientation of existing fragments, the architecture unfolds to the surroundings and public. The architecture is aligned to the new axis and grid due to different purpose, which spontaneously disrupted the original symmetrical plan and alienation inherent of institutional architecture.

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