Wonderland in· Pakistan

Abstract

With age, we learn a great many things. Most of what we learn will benefit us in one way or another. A fear of consequences and a fear of the unknown are often things we learn with age and while they keep us safe in most situations, it may also be one of the things we should learn to let go of at times, in order to harness more opportunities. Let us take the example of an iconic book, a journey to Wonderland would never have taken place if Alice hadn't hopped into a burrow with no idea where it lead. This thesis intends to build a facility designed for children, where parents slowly let the children be on their own, to explore on their own, and build independent experiences. In a safe and secure environment, to instill a child-like curiosity with tunnels, bridges, and mazes. Without resorting to only camera tricks and visual illusions, to find a way to captivate visitors. And having them dictate their own journeys within the facility without letting them feel lost. As a book that achieved many of the primary objectives of this thesis, Alice in Wonderland will dictate the design of this facility. The biggest challenge in this respect will be to take inspiration without letting the aesthetic or visual impact of the many adaptations of the book influence the design.