THE PORTAL Cyber-Physical Science & Technology Museum Gateway to What Is Next

Abstract

In this thesis the architectural design of a Cyber-Physical Science and Technology Museum is presented. It serves as a direct portal for global technological advancement into Pakistan. As the world undergoes a rapid shift toward digital and physical ecosystems, there remains a critical knowledge delay in Pakistan. This project aims to fill that void by providing a space for the public to come together and experience and interact with the new cyber-physical phenomena in real-time. The main focus of the intervention is a state-of-the-art Museum of Future Technologies which aims to educate and inspire public. And to provide a platform where new experiments and prototypes can be form. Algorithmic and computational design tools such as Grasshopper and Rhino are used to extend the limits of the building form in the architecture. The museum's geometry, which is made up of circular, elliptical and polygonal geometries, which provide users a 360-degree view and create immersive walkthrough exhibitions. The 'form-as-purpose' design philosophy ensures the building becomes a 'physical statement' that embodies the technological changes that it is designed to teach. The museum is the outward appearance of the project, while it is backed by a high-performance Research and Development (R&D) and Fabrication wing. These labs are critical to the project's work. It is the place where global knowledge is converted into local prototypes. The project will also feature state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery and incubation spaces, providing a full ecosystem for the development of new ideas. This collaboration of public education and private innovation is aimed at creating a new generation of Pakistani startups that will create an environment of excitement and eagerness to explore the cyber-physical frontier