M.Arch. 2 Student Ruba Radeef '23 Thesis Exhibition

This week on display in the Cowgill lobby, Ruba Radeef’s M.Arch 2 Thesis.

Challenging the traditional view of cities as sprawling landscapes dominated by tall buildings, this thesis project takes inspiration from Rem Koolhaas’ “Delirious New York,” to reimagine the metropolis as a hybrid network of functionalities, neighborhoods, and circulation, arranged within a three-dimensional grid.

The thesis explores specific components such as underutilized spaces within the city, existing voids, streets, and buildings, redesigning these elements to create a unified and sustainable urban environment that aligns with current trends and technologies. The thesis aims to shape cities into vibrant, inclusive, and interconnected spaces that cater to the needs of their communities.

Ruba Radeef graduated from the Virginia Tech School of Architecture with a Master of Architecture in Spring of 2023, her efforts culminating in the thesis shown with the help of faculty members Henri T. de Hahn, Andrew Gipe-Lazarou, Ellen Braaten, and Stefan Al.