VR EXPERIENCE CENTER 

Set within the historic fabric of Talas, a settlement shaped by centuries of layered civilizations, this project establishes a strong dialogue between local basalt stone—a symbol of permanence—and the digital “Age of Speed,” which represents constant transformation and acceleration. Rather than opposing these two conditions, the design seeks to merge the timeless with the instantaneous, creating a hybrid architectural language. 

The building is formed through a strategic mass-stacking and terracing approach, responding sensitively to Talas’s topography and traditional urban silhouette. This cascading configuration not only maximizes daylight and natural ventilation, but also creates a gradual transition between public and private realms, echoing the stepped morphology of the historic settlement. 

At the heart of the project lies the VR Experience Zone, a high-tech core that functions as both an educational and social catalyst. Here, medical students can engage in immersive virtual surgery simulations, while local residents and young users experience advanced gaming and digital interaction beyond physical constraints. This zone acts as a bridge between heritage and future, redefining how technology can be integrated into a historically rich context. 

Ultimately, the project proposes a hybrid residential and experiential environment, where the tactile, heavy presence of stone grounds the building in Talas’s cultural memory, while virtual reality introduces dynamism, innovation, and forward-looking potential. The result is an architecture that does not merely exist in Talas, but contributes to its ongoing narrative, connecting past, present, and future through space.