“A tropical home”: Myanmar and reinterpretation of traditional architecture to contemporary cultural center in Bagan

Abstract

This architectural design research study is about the understanding of the architectural tradition by means of chosen geometrical framework, or ‘Taxis’ in the Greek language, spatial compositions, sensuality experiences, local materials and construction techniques. The objective is to see the possibilities of reinterpreting analytical drawings of Ananda Temple, Thatbyinyu Temple and a Burmese traditional house in order to synthesis the analyses upon the contemporary architectural design process. Literature Reviews and Case Studies have been done upon the theory, practice, and philosophy of contemporary architects whose design processes are reflected on the history, human experience, and memory of the site. The site, surrounded by the historical landscape of Bagan heritage zone, is chosen to be a testing ground for the reinterpretation design process for the Bagan Cultural Center.