Browsing Architecture Dissertations and Theses by Supervisor "47189"
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Aotearoa Sikh architecture : a place for worship
(2013)Very little research about “Sikh Architecture” is currently available. When it comes to identifying Sikh temples, the perception of the majority assumes that Sikh temples are the same as Hindu temples and Islamic Mosques; ... -
Architecture sculptured for the betterment of the elderly
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION How can the application of sustainable design practices enhance the quality of life of senior citizens in retirement facilities in Mauritius? ABSTRACT This study endeavours to address concerns regarding ... -
Arresting momentum : creating a sense of place in a multi-modal transit hub
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: How might the design of a transit interchange inform the experience of movement and promote the use of public transport? ABSTRACT: People are instinctively keen to travel. In the past, communities ... -
Auckland 2070 : AC_2070_SARS-COV-2
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: Can speculative design mitigate the effect of quarantine habitation in a dystopian future? ABSTRACT: The understanding of the origins of science fiction and dystopian worlds come from current-day ... -
Back to basics : rethinking the motives behind Charismatic Church architecture
(2012)RESEARCH QUESTION: Should the architecture of church be utilitarian in nature or is there a deeper value to be found in an uplifting building tailored to the needs of a community? This research project looks at the ... -
Barangay Hall : vernacular identity in post-disaster community rebuilding
(2016)The 2012 Typhoon Bopha devastated the Mindanao region in the Philippines; in particular is in Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Compostela Valley- a community that was fully wiped away as a result of the debris flow from the ... -
Beyond the built: Exploring architecture’s role as a modality for contemplation and personal restoration
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture embody space, nature and contemplation within the urban environment? As our surroundings and way of life become increasingly urbanised, how can architecture contribute as a ... -
Beyond the red fence
(2015)The Auckland waterfront was historically an industrially dominated zone which discouraged unfettered public access beyond the red fence onto the working wharves. With the sporadic development of a now recreational city ... -
Blurring the lines [:How can blurring the lines between theatre and performance create an alternative multipurpose performance space(s) which revitalises dormant urban spaces within the Aotea Quarter?]
(2016)The Aotea Quarter has been identified by the Auckland City Council as the cultural heart of Auckland. The Quarter currently lacks necessities, such as adequate connections between major public squares, and a current lack ... -
Breathing life back into the mundane : the adaptive reuse of Dunedin’s industrial heritage
(2014)“...it is again no question of expediency or feeling whether we shall preserve the buildings of past times or not. We have no right whatever to touch them. They are not ours. They belong partly to those who built them, and ... -
Bridging to the Deep Blue: Rebalancing surf culture
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can aspects of surfing inform an architectural design, that balances surfing culture, with the environmental needs of a surfing location? ABSTRACT: Through surfing, the ancient Hawaiian natives ... -
Castle on edge : adaptive reuse of Cargill’s Castle and its site
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can adaptive reuse in architecture restore life to a forgotten heritage building to satisfy the needs of the community? ABSTRACT: Over the years, a heritage building can be disregarded and over ... -
Catching a breath: Empowering holistic wellbeing within a suburban community
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can a communal hub provide for the physical, mental and spiritual needs of a suburban community? ABSTRACT: Currently, many suburban communities are overwhelmed by the effects of rapid population ... -
Christians in community
(2010)How could a community of Christians live within an urban setting and engage effectively with the lives of those around them? How might such an establishment be informed by the kind of Christian-living encouraged and ... -
Correcting the middle ground: Developing an architectural response to encourage the rehabilitation of individuals that have been recently released from prison
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: To what degree can the development of an architectural response encourage the rehabilitation of individuals who have recently been released from prison? ABSTRACT: Incarceration and architecture are ... -
Critical placemaking : critical regionalism in an increasingly globalised world
(2014)Critical regionalism is a progressive approach to design that seeks to mitigate the impact of globalisation on regional identity. It is a strategy used to intercede between the global and local languages of architecture. ... -
Dirty laundry: The adaptive reuse of an existing building
(2010)Whilst both adaptive reuse and sustainability are important architectural strategies in their own right, greater potential lies in their combined application, facilitating an architectural solution with the benefits of ... -
en.er.gize : adaptive reuse of an existing building
(2013)The research project investigates the sustainable adaptive reuse strategies to re-energize existing buildings as an alternative to demolition and replacement. Giving existing buildings a new life helps keep a trace of our ... -
Fluctuation space : how might a mega-event venue be programmed more intensively for long-term viability and social sustainability?
(2014)With the growth in complexity of global sporting events, the priority driving the design of dwelling places for such festivals is shifting from an aesthetic focus driven by programmatics to a legacy focus driven by pragmatics. ... -
Gateway : passenger experience and the airport terminal
(2013)Today, the design of airports - and their success - is conventionally measured by its efficiency; by its ability to manage the arrival and departure of planes on time for the minimum of passenger effort. Airports such as ...
