Reparametrize Ateliers' "RE-CODING Post-War Syria," an investigative architectural project unveiled at the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture in Shenzhen, China, from 21 December 2019 to March 2020, employs data visualization techniques to analyze the impact of conflict on the urban fabric and spatial structures of Damascus. This project aims to reactivate collective memory and explore future possibilities through the lens of direct experiences, structuring a multi-sensory journey through devastated neighborhoods. High-resolution photographic documentation forms the visual foundation, augmented by a curated timeline of conflict evolution, detailed animations, and interviews with local inhabitants, revealing adaptive mechanisms and shifts in lifestyle. Employing rigorous documentation standards and data visualization methodologies, including location-based analysis, population density mapping, and infrastructural changes documented via 3D scanning and point cloud technologies, the project seeks to convey the scale of destruction and the potential for regeneration. Projection mapping acts as a narrative medium, drawing visitors into immersive virtual reality tours utilizing VR equipment to explore the context behind the imagery and understand the complex challenges faced by the community. "RE-CODING Post-War Syria" presents a rigorous analysis of conflict's impact on the built environment, establishing a discourse on the potential for architectural and social recovery, while exploring human resilience through data-driven visualization and narrative engagement.
