Re-imagining Spaces: Science Museum

Abstract

Science is a field which focuses on interest, exploration and curiosity. It is going through an evolutionary phase which is a prime source for the achievement of new technologies and further innovative ideas. When we talk about physical sciences it focuses more on the physical aspects of science, physics, chemistry, and dynamics while natural science focuses on nature, evolution. Architecture and technology is in the phase of advancement, new innovative techniques are being designed and discovered, technology has moved towards the virtual world and spaces. That is only deaiing with the mind's eye. Physically experiencing such virtual spaces wiere one can experience its surrounding and get to know more about the field. Multi-sensory feel is required to experience spaces that are in motion breaking the conventional norms of static architecture. Educational institutes in Pakistan are only restricted to formal mean of learning. Ratio of student's inclination towards science is more as compare to other fields Arts, Economics. Students are getting bored by the stereotypical ways of learning, restricting them to text books and theories are blocking their imaginative and creative side of minds. Spaces and Architecture should be built to improve the learning experience of students. Students of Pakistan are becoming influenced by discoveries and inventions in the field of science. They have this inner desire for exploration and experience new technology artifacts and spaces. Lack of such a platform is restricting them from their field of interest and is creating a stereotypical notion of science in the public's mind. Science museum for students could act as a bench mark for the rest cities of the country. Plugging in such built structure with experienced based spaces will assist the students to explore their choice of interest in the field. The building focuses on informal educational platform for the local institutes in developing their interest in science, exploring how it can be fun and act as live learning experience for science education. The built structure itself will become an active tool for Science education. By integrating architecture, nature, and technology, the building demonstrates principles of dynamics and show case innovative means of technology and stimulates curiosity in our natural surroundings. Theoretical application of architectural elements is incorporated in the design for the achievement of the built structure. Programs like interactive exhibits, Space gallery; Planetarium, library, conference rcom and workshops are included catering the students .interest.