Panchal Arya Bipinkumar

AR3029

**Towards a Critical Project and a Project of Critique: S.R. Crown Hall** In the architectural galaxy, Crown Hall by Mies van der Rohe stands as a minimalist icon, championing modernism's ideals of clarity and simplicity. Yet, critiques reveal its duality: celebrated for openness and flexibility, yet constrained by its rigid symmetry and hidden basement spaces. This project explores breaking its monumental feel through strategic interventions—bridges, ramps, and reimagined workshops—to balance form and function. By addressing flaws in context and user interaction, the transformation honours both Mies's vision and the evolving needs of architecture, blending tradition with innovation. A new hope emerges, redefining universality in architectural practice.