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Resolution as Scale: From Pixel to Monolith

Instructor: Jia Zhou Zhu

Beyond the Shore

Rising sea levels and coastal instability invalidate static, land-based architecture. This thesis proposes an adaptive, amphibious system: a continuous architectural interface deployed along sinuous shorelines. Drawing from submarine interiors—optimized for pressure, enclosure, and operational continuity—the project develops a framework of nested, layered, and interdependent spatial assemblies. These are transformed into hybrid programs combining residential, commercial, […]