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HOW CAN THE RE-DESIGN OF A RIVERSIDE SITE RECONCILE AN OLD URBAN FABRIC AND NEW COMMUNITY? THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF URBAN RIVERSIDE SITE IN HONGKOU DISTRICT, CITY OF SHANGHAI
(2014-04-04)
For hundreds of years, the riverside area of Shanghai was one of the city's most vibrant
places, making it an important part of Shanghai’s history. By following the story of the rivers, the life and culture of Shanghai's ...
Where the Sacred Meets the Everyday: A Pilgrimage in the City
(2016-04-08)
This thesis seeks to provide a sacred space in the city; a pilgrimage for the body, mind and soul. As contemporary life causes a constant search for meaning, identity and authenticity, it is through sacred architecture ...
Territory City
(2016-04-08)
This thesis is an exploration into the power of socially constructed boundaries, both physical and psychological. Subject to interpretation, a single boundary can completely control one person’s actions while being unperceived ...
Go Skateboarding: Sculpting Form and Landscape for Inclusive Connection in Halifax’s Urban Core
(2023-08-15)
In many cities, skateboarding is treated as a nuisance; a lack of understanding surrounding its positive reality inhibits its space within the city and prevents meaningful investment or consideration at the municipal level. ...
Porous Public Space: An Integrated Typology for Urban Housing
(2024-04-05)
In response to the erosion of public space in North American cities, this thesis provides a method of integrating public space in urban housing through typology. Arising from a culture of privatism and a planning strategy ...
Promising Youth: Retroactive Cultural and Public Infrastructures in San Jerónimo
(2024-04-08)
Youth delinquency in Asunción, Paraguay is a prevalent issue that stems from socioeconomic factors, a lack of public space, and a broken penal system. San Jerónimo is a neighbourhood in Asunción whose community deals with ...