architecture as a recreational escap

Abstract

The word escape is a noun which is defined as: "Literal flight and steps taken to change or mask an unsatisfactory condition/ There is a close link between recreation and the feeling of finding an escape. Human beings often resort to recreation to escape their stressful and mundane reality. This thesis caters to people who resort to the element of play as a form of escape. Architecture as a recreational escape underscores the importance of re-establishing the lost connection between people and their built environment, devoid of any form of productivity or monetary gain. It delves within the mundane static built environment and reimagines it as an immersive space which offers a recreational escape for an individual solely for their entertainment and relaxation. Inspired by the cinematic narrative of the movie "The Maze Runner" this thesis aims to create a gameplay upon which the built environment of the building will be created. The architectural space would be designed to be explored and not used. The challenges would be presented to the user through exploration of pathways hindered by various obstacles. Each level of exploration being anchored in the various phases of life to remind the users ofthe element of "play", which is always forgotten in this transient life. For the design strategy various body movements are to be studied and abstracted. Their abstraction isimplemented to create the ludic space.