Dialogue of Ages - Architectural Configurations for Social Inclusion Part 2 Dissertation 2026 Ema Irina Hîncu Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism | Romania This dissertation addresses the demographic aging crisis by critiquing traditional, segregated care models and proposing a paradigm shift towards intergenerational architecture. The core aim of this research is to utilize the built environment as an active instrument for restoring social cohesion.The work's originality lies in its mixed methodology, merging sociological analysis with participatory design. By directly engaging the primary beneficiaries—seniors, children, and young adults—the study translates their subconscious needs into objective architectural parameters.To define this new spatial ecosystem, the thesis structures a rigorous set of design principles across three fundamental tiers. First, a barrier-free morphology establishes intuitive navigation systems to restore user autonomy. Second, environmental calibration ensures sensory and bioclimatic comfort tailored to extreme ages. Finally, relational architecture utilizes transitional spaces as catalysts for spontaneous interaction, dissolving the clinical character of standard care facilities.These theoretical outcomes are directly applied in a comprehensive architectural proposal. The practical intervention demonstrates how physical space can mediate intergenerational complementarity on a real scale. By adapting to a challenging topography, utilizing active material coding, and integrating inclusive shared spaces, the project organically reconnects diverse age groups.Ultimately, the research concludes that architecture transcends its function as mere shelter. It provides a coherent, adaptable operational framework capable of healing generational fractures, proving that inclusive, well-calibrated design is essential for shaping resilient and equitable communities. Tutor(s) Matei Eugen Stoean