This thesis challenges the assumption that heritage architecture must preserve both its physical fabric, spatial order, and programmatic use, an approach that often results in static and underused spaces. Using the courtyard as a testing ground, the project redefines the protected void as a negotiable spatial field capable of supporting evolving forms of occupation. A lightweight, modular system of architectural elements transforms the courtyard into a reconfigurable framework that can be rearranged without permanent alteration. These shifting configurations support diverse programs over time, proposing an alternative approach to preservation that maintains physical integrity while enabling active, flexible, and collective use.
